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About Us
I came from a horse riding background like many of fellow dog exhibitors. My father put me on a pony at the age of three and as they say 'the rest is history'. My childhood, teenage and young adult years were filled with pony clubs, eventing, showing and breeding horses.....I lived and breathed them as did my younger sister. My first pony 'Zorba' ... bought for me when I was 10. Zorba lived out his life with our family and passed away at age 35. Self preservation kicked in after I had my daughter and after a series of 'not too nice' falls I decided that my horse riding days were over, it was around this time I became friends with a dog exhibitor and so it began..... I had always had dogs, and had in fact trialled my German Shepherd bitch to her CD title. I began going to shows with my friend, helping her with her dogs and watching what went on. I decided that I would like to 'have a go' at this dog showing 'hobby' so began looking for a suitable dog. I knew I wanted a dog that was excellent with children and other animals, was intelligent and easy to train and would be able to fit in with our busy and often noisy household. I had also decided that I didn't mind a bit of grooming and therefore a long coated breed would be suitable.... I loved the glamour of the long coated breeds in the showring. At this point I had never actually set eyes on a Beardie and in fact came upon one by accident when I was on holiday in Queensland. After meeting him, I decided that this was the breed I had been looking for and I set about finding out as much as I could about the Bearded Collie. After devouring every bit of information I could find, I was lucky enough to purchase a male puppy from the well reknowned kennels of Joan and David Smith 'Burnhardt' in Victoria. Toby (Ch Burnhardt Logans Legend) joined our family in 1996, and I was hooked. I am so grateful for the advice, support and guidance that Joan and Dave have extended to me over the years, but more importantly I am so grateful for their friendship. Needless to say, nowadays showing and breeding Bearded Collies is not so much a 'hobby' as a 'way of life'. So why do I show my dogs? Showing my dogs against competition allows me to compare my dogs with others and confirms to me that I am on the 'right track' with my breeding program. This is important. Many dogs look good at home and only when they are compared with other good dogs can you see if they are in fact equal or better. Comparison is the material of which dogs shows are made. It also gives me a chance to 'showcase' my dogs to other breeders who may be interested in certain 'lines'. Our first much awaited litter arrived at Edinglen in May 2004. Out of this litter came our Multi Best in Show winning bitch Aust Grand Ch Edinglen Fascination (Charlotte). She is more than I could ever have imagined and has been extremely successful in the showring, taking out numerous awards from a young age. Edinglen Kennels welcomed it's second litter of Bearded Collies in July 2008. A litter of 6 beautiful babies, 4 girls and 2 boys. We have kept a brown girl - who is now Aust Ch Edinglen Unforgettable (Ruby), a multi Best in Group winner and Runner Up in Show winner at 17 months of age. I am an active member of the following clubs:
The biggest thank you goes to my fabulous partner, Tim. Although Tim is not a 'dog' person he is very involved in the day to day care of the beardies and takes great pride in our achievements. He has also built me a fabulous kennel complex complete with grooming room and an exercise yard and more recently a very flash whelping box! The beardies have certainly taken to Tim, Sophie especially, and she is his constant shadow. It is his encouragement and support that enables me to pursue my passion, and we are all so lucky to have him in our lives. Edinglen Bearded Collies are situated at Sandford, which is near Hobart in Tasmania. Our home is on 7 acres and the beardies have great fun chasing the bunnies (and our chickens when we're not watching!!!) _________________________________________________________________________ The 'people' behind Edinglen (my family)
L-R: Matt, Tim, me, Sarah, Steve, Yaz and in front Alex Michele Cooper Sandford, TAS, Australia Phone : 03 6248 8393 Email : beardedcollies@edinglen.com |
