I have been involved in showing my dogs for over 13 years and came (like many other dog people) from many years of exhibiting horses.  I quickly found that I was addicted to the competitive side of showing - but more than anything else - I enjoy spending time with my dogs & all my fantastic friends.  We have a terrific time travelling around Tassie and the Mainland - cheering on each other, helping to handle each others dogs, sharing a glass of bubbly...and commiserating when the judge was quite obviously blind that day!

We are very fortunate to live only 15 minutes out of Hobart  & only 3 minutes from the beautiful Seven Mile Beach on 3 acres. I began dog showing with my first Golden Retriever, "Lucy". I have been very lucky to have owned some fabulous Goldies over the years.  Please take the time to check out Murphy & Matilda's pages - they are two very special dogs, recognised at both Specialty Breed & All Breeds level as great examples of their breed.  I have also exhibited an Australian Terrier & Nellie our Mini Wire Dachshund.  After many years admiring the Lhasa Apso - and being thoroughly terrified of the coats,  I decided to take the plunge and am now thoroughly entranced by the breed and have enjoyed many successes with Lewis the Lhasa! I look forward to many years of enjoyment from him both in and out of the showring.   We have recently added to our clan with Bubbles (who certainly lives up to her name) and now our VERY FIRST homebred Lhasa, Archie!

I want to thank my Best Friend Michele Cooper of Edinglen Bearded Collies.  Without her knowlege, persistence, encouragement and bloody-minded dedication I wouldn't have achieved half of the terrific results I have so far.  I certainly wouldn't be enjoying my showing like I am now. Thanks for not judging me when I pop the champagne at 10am!!

Please have a look at our dogs - both past and present.  All are much loved and important to us and have provided us with some of the happiest memories and experiences! 

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