I came from a horse riding background like many of my 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 children 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 so began my love affair with this wonderful breed. 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, best in Specialty 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. Charlotte has now retired from the showring and in her first litter produced our stunning Edinglen Enchanting (AI) and proves that quality breeds quality!

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), winner of the TASMANIAN CONTEST OF CHAMPIONS FOR 2011, and also a multi Best in Group winner and Runner Up in Show winner at 17 months of age. This litter also produced Aust Ch Edinglen Mirage - successfully campaigned in NSW by Raelene and Steve Dudley, and Edinglen Inspiration CD, trained to perfection by Barry Gray.

May 2010 saw Edinglen welcome its third litter. Sired by our Monte (Aust Ch Galagold Ami Thfull Monte) and out of Aust Ch Stylyn Charitee. A litter of 9 bouncing babies! From this litter we have placed a stunning boy in a home where we have access to him for stud duties. All of the puppies have now joined their new families where they will bring years of unconditional love, companionship and their special 'beardie' charisma!

June 2011 we welcomed our very special singleton litter - a stunning bitch puppy out of our Gr Ch Edinglen Fascination (Charlotte) and sired by Ch Ramsgrove Revolution PT -Imp Uk (Chad). Edinglen Enchanting (AI) made her show debut in September and took out Best Baby in Show....we knew when we mated Charlotte to Chad we would get something really special....we weren't wrong! With a huge personality and movement to match we are excited to see what the future brings for this very special girl.

December 2011 sees us move from Tasmania to Yass in NSW! Having secured a promotion in Canberra, we jumped at the opportunity to broaden our horizons, both professionally and with the dogs and here we are!  

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2012 will be a year of new beginnings, new experiences and great opportunities!

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