The first kelpie in my life belonged to family friends.  He was a beautiful black dog called Rasty who became my best friend from the day we met.  Rasty and I went on many adventures in the countryside.  He never left my side, somehow knowing that he was to protect me.  I was only about 10 at the time.

I did not have a kelpie of my own until I was an adult and she was a red working kelpie called Skippa.  She was a wonderful companion for over 15 years and competed in Obedience trials until she was 10.  Skippa was gentle and patient with children and totally part of the family.  After her death I needed time to get over it and ended up being 8 years without a kelpie.

I decided that I would like to show my next kelpie and thanks to Nelda & Sharon Morris of Morkerbook Kennels, Morkerbook Blazen Dare (Kari) came into my life in 2006.  Kari and I blundered our way through the first few months of showing, both of us on a steep learning curve.  Eventually we settled down and she earned her title at 13 months of age.  She has started obedience training too but we will not concentrate on that until her showing days are over.  Kari has a lovely nature and is very sociable with people and other dogs.  She is definitely part of our family and copes very well with city living.

  The first litter for Kusco Kelpies has arrived safely (see photos and litters pages) and I feel so privileged to be involved with this wonderful breed.