Lynnlea Shetland Sheepdogs

Raymond and Dorothy K. Christiansen

Homer Glen Illinois 60491

The Story Of Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals that had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Author Unknown

Link Here To See A Beautiful Rendition Of The Rainbow Bridge Story

CHAMPION LYNNLEA'S THE FIRESTARTER

�Charlie�

May 10 1989-April 5 2004

(Ch. Lynnlea's Parade Dress x Lynnlea's Prairie Fire)

 A multiple Best In Specialty Show winner, Charlie is the dam of 2 champions. 

Lynnlea's Prairie Fire

�Emily�
(Ch.Tull E Ho Flash Fire x Lynnlea's Savannah--9 pts)

Emily is the dam of three champions and the granddam/great-granddam of several more. She lived to be 16.5 years  and leaves many winning descendants. She was behind every dog we currently have at Lynnlea.

Ch. Lynnlea Forever Amber CD

�Amy�

(Ch. Barwoods Gent'l Persuasion x Westwood Lea Piper of Ashford CD)

Amy went BOB at the 1983 ASSA Nationalfrom the Veteran class, after having just finished her championship.

Ch. Lynnlea's Promises to Keep CD

�Bridger�
(Ch. Lynnlea's Rhinestone Cowboy CD ex Ch. Ashford Promises Promises CD) 

Ch. Ashford Promises, Promises CD

�Cissy�

Our first homebred Champion
(Ch. Barwoods Enchantor CD x Westwood Lea Piper of Ashford CD)

Ch. Lynnlea's Fortune Hunter

�Jackie�

. Group winner
(Ch. Lynnlea's Rhinestone Cowboy CD x Lynnlea's Summer Breeze)

Ch. Barwood Ashford Vanity Fair CD

�Becky�
(Ch. Barwoods Bold Venture CD x Ch. Merri Lon Antigua)

Ch. Lynnlea's Rhinestone Cowboy CD

�Stony�
(Ch. Barwoods Gent'l Persuasion x Ch. Barwoodf Ashford Vanity Fair CD)

Ch. Lynnlea Paris Original

�Cher�

(Ch. Midas Citation of Sundial ROM ex Webb's Lynnlea Sunday Best)

 Her win made her sire a ROM

 Ch. Lynnlea's Parade Dress

�Perry�

(Barwoods Formal Attire ROM x Ch. Lynnlea Forever Amber CD)

 Sire of 4 Champions

Lynnlea's Sweeter Than Wine CD

�Ginger�

(Ch. Tull E Ho Impresario x Lynnlea's Dandelion Wine)

Ginger is the girl who  got us involved in  rescue. 

Lynnlea's CJ Sparkle UDX OA OAJ Can. CD

(Ch. Madega Glenhart Grand Prix ROM x Ch. Lynnlea's The Firestarter)

CJ lived with owner/trainer 
Darlene Bouchard in Bradley, IL.

U-AGII, U-CDX Lynnlea's Amazing Grace Am./Can. CDX , OA, MXJ, HT, HCT

Gracie left for Rainbow Bridge in August 2004. She is greatly missed by Mama Michelle and best buddy Ginger.

(Ch. Barwoods Entrepreneur ROM ex  Lynnlea's St. Tropez Tan)

Gracie was owned and trained by
Michelle Duckett of Moline, IL