Welcome To The
Chekia Canine Family
and Avondell Leopardettes
Chekia was officially established in 1971
to represent what is still a very small family of
Judiciously Bred, Lovingly Raised, and Naturally Reared
Collies and Shetland Sheepdogs.
.Over the years, we have come to love, train, show,
and enjoy many dogs, including American Eskimos, Maltese,
and Yorkshire Terriers.
We have also been involved in Rescue for over three decades.
Avondell, established in 1993, is a TICA registered cattery
representing home raised and champion bred
Bengal & Cashmere Bengal (semi long coated) Cats
Currently we are working on the development of
a new breed we call the Snow Leopardette.
This website is a celebration of individual dogs, cats,
and breeds we love ,
and have loved over the past many years,,
It is also an informational source for all who share a love
and respect for purebred and non purebred dogs and cats..
Enjoy your visit!
Terry Thistlethwaite
Some Of Our Sites Are In The Re-Building Process
Your Patience Is Appreciated
You're listening to
"God'a Pretty Things"
by the
Wathchtower Society
(*In California, U.S.* )
Visit our Collie family here
Meet our foundation sire,
Ch Websterhill Hannibal VC .
(top right), his daughter
O-V-Ch Chekia
Goodness Gracious,
and her grandson
Int Ch Chekia
Dances With Rainbows
(bottom right)
Puppy
Rory
is his
grand
son.
See our little Sheltie family.
Int. Ch. Chekia Cinderglo London
was a young nine years old
when he and Sarah became
parents to their beautiful
quintuplets. Their son
Tavish is pictured above.
Our International Champion
Chekia The Kingdom Promise VCX
is pictured here with the big smile
on her face. She and The Caption
are proudly presenting
their quadruplet boys,
Luke, Matthew,
JohnJohn and Mark.
Meet Maltese Service Dog
Trinket, Martha Rose
Toy Poodle, Birkin
Yorkie,
and our
extended
family,
past
and
present
Come see our kitties!
Avondell Bengals was
founded in 1993 and
became a grand champion
producing cattery despite
it's small numbers
and infrequent
breediing
program.
In recent years, the small program has been
maintained with a concentration on the
semi long coated or "Cashmere" Bengal. Today we
are working with several breeders in other areas
to to develop a new breed, resembling a small
Snow Leopard,
and called the
Snow Leopardette.
Watch our cat
pages for
more
information and
breeder
referral.
Browse this section for articles and
information on all aspects
of pets and pet ownership.
New features are
added regularly,
so come back
often.
For the simple
love of dogs,
reptuable
breeders
established
the concept
of rescue.
Chekia has
been an active part of
that effort since it's
inception. Pictured are
just a few of the dogs
rescued, rehabilitated,
and rehomed by Chekia Dog Rescue.
Come on in to the
store and find items
of clothing, kitchen
ware, office
products, and
more featuring
many breeds
of dogs,
our cats,
and
more. .
Initially designed to help defray the costs
involved with Rescue, the Gift Shop
has become an ever growing
on line store featuring
unique designs and
even custom images
for others.
We love showcasing
our talented dogs and
cats in the photo
images, and they
in turn enjoy
just showing off!
The generations long tradition
of wholesome family values
and the joy of pet ownership
represented by the
Weatherwax Lassie Dogs
is a celebration of ideals with
which The Chekia Family
is proud to be associated.
It is therefore an honor to
receive and display the
Bob and Laddie Web Award
on this web site, and to
encourage visitors to click on
the link and spend some time
with Bob, Laddie, and the
generations of Lassie Dogs
known and loved by all.
