From being a small girl I helped my dad on the farm and particularly at lambing time – kicking off my school shoes and donning my wellies as soon as I got home from school.  The best times were when dad’s collie dogs had puppies – I took my role very seriously, helping wean them and playing with them – I just thought it was fun – little did I know dad was “using” me to socialise them and help them to be confident happy puppies! I learned lot in those formative years – not just puppies but lambs and calves too – were they warm enough? Had they eaten well? Looking for signs of illness or just good wellbeing.

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As a teenager, trying to “decide” on a career path I was told “do typing love, you’ll always have work” – so grudgingly I embarked on a career in administration – I loved the “people” side of it but always felt I wasn’t in the right “job”.  I had been abit of a hobby breeder for a number of years before we moved to Whinney Brow but after being here a year I was made redundant – Bingo! This was the push I needed to do what I really wanted to do! I started building my reputation as an ethical, responsible, committed breeder.  I’ve never worked as hard in my whole life but I’ve also never been happier!! Yes there’s blood, sweat and tears (with every litter!) but the pride I have and the warm glow I have when I see excited families with their new puppies – that I made happen – it’s a feeling I can’t beat! 

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I never take for granted how lucky we are – living in this beautiful place, doing what we love to do – come and be part of the next chapter with me! 

A little guilty pleasure of mine is Robbie Williams!! I’ve seen him in concert many times.  I can be found often cleaning out or bathing dogs with my ear buds in “singing” away – I say “singing” because my husband Adrian has been known to ask who’s strangling the cat!! Rude!