We have had the privileged of being involved with dogs for the past 35 years and during this time have travelled throughout South Africa to show our dogs. Although owning many breeds, our first love has to be the Great Dane. My love started when I was introduced to Nellie Ennals and her Bringtonhill Great Danes at the East of England Show. I was 5 years old and it was love at first sight and I vowed this would be the breed for me. I had to wait until 1976 and now living in South Africa to acquire my first Great Dane. All our Danes have been special, but some achievements standout such as Caldhame Thunder Down Unda (Thomas) bred by Richard and Jenny Dempsey. This very special Great Dane went on to win the Top Working Dog in 1988 and 5th overall, out of all seven groups. He also won the Challenge of the Champions at the Exhibition of the World of Cats and Dogs in 2000 and during his career won 6 Best in Shows.
These days we are involved with our local Tretower Dog School. This year we are hoping to achieve a Canine Good Citizen Silver Medal with our young dog Oliver
(Tretower Olivers Twist) and a Gold Medal with his mother Darcey (Tretower Strictly Darcey).