Whilst still new to the world of beagles (about 7 years), I have been around dogs and dog shows my whole life, with a relative being a registered breeder for 25+ years.  I remember getting up in what seemed to be the wee hours of the morning when I was much younger, but always worth it to go to a show!

I purchased my first beagle in April, 2001 (Maddy) as my partner's family had a beagle and he was adamant that if we were going to get a dog (we lived in a unit at the time) then it would have to be a beagle.  So a phone call to the Beagle Club Of Victoria led me to my first(born) beagle, Maddy (Corawonga Bailey Heart).  Maddy went to a few shows as a Minor but she wasn't really show material, so instead we took up Obedience and Agility.  In our first year at Keilor Obedience Dog Training Centre, Maddy took me to Best Female Handler 2002!  What a thrill, especially with a beagle.

When I got Maddy, I immersed myself in all things 'beagley', and found a pet beagle email list to which I joined.  This is where I met the breeder of my second Beagle, Tyson.  After getting to know Suzanne on the list, and realising that Maddy needed a friend (not to mention we had just bought a house so had more room!), Suzanne agreed to sell me pick male puppy from the litter.  As it turned out, he was the only male in the litter... Ok... well if you want to be technical he was the only pup IN the litter, much to our initial dismay. However, it proved to be a fitting name, as he was now officially known as Brynler Only The Lonely!

With fingers crossed, I was hoping that I would be able to show Tyson so off to shows we went, garnishing some very nice ribbons, winning all class in groups along the way.  Then,up in Albury in October 2004 Tyson gained his final points (with a Runner Up to Best In Group) to become Australian Champion Brynler Only The Lonely - the first Champion for Brynler Beagles, but only by 24 hours!  His full sister from the repeat mating, became Australian Champion Brynler Ruby Tuesday the very next day.  Two champions in two days... not bad at all.

(Tuesday has since gone on to win BISS at the Beagle Club of Victoria 2005, under UK Beagle Specialist Mrs B Roderick, with 100+ entries!!!)

After all this excitement, I decided to rest myself and Tyson for a while, and get Maddy out into the Obedience Trialling ring.  At only our second Trial we gained our Encouragement pass, which was very exciting.  We have only competed in another 2 trials in Novice (one at Keilor, sitting on a pass when tragedy struck another exhibitor and the trial was cancelled). Each time we have only missed the grade by mere points, but my slack training methods and nerves are to blame, as Maddy is more than capable of passing Novice.

In June 2006, Suzanne and myself travelled to the USA to see the 2006 Beagle National.  What a wonderful time we had, meeting lots of wonderful Beagle people we had only spoken to by email.  Some for many, many years!!  It was the greatest trip, and it surpassed ALL of our expectations.  We never wanted to leave!

Now, in September 2006, I have a new girl on the scene, Australian Champion Jansline Cosmopolitan - Georgia (or Georgia Brown when she's naughty). 

**UPDATE** Georgia titled at barely 15 months, and we feel that the best is yet to come from this girl.  With her sassy show attitude, sound construction, soft expression and true movement,  you just can't help but want to show her off!  I feel very honored to own this bitch, and delighted that she will be the foundation of Beaglyn Beagles... what a start!

** UPDATE **  Tyson wins Open Dog & Reserve Challenge at 2007 Royal Melbourne Show. 

                      Georgia wins Intermediate Bitch at 2007 Royal Melbourne Show.

** UPDATE ** Maddy has now gained her C.C.D. (Community Companion Dog) title, and can now be called Corawonga Bailey Heart CCD.  Hopefully we can have the same success in the Novice ring.

I would like to thank Suzanne Parkinson (Brynler Beagles) and Sue and Steve (Jansline Kennels), for entrusting me with their beagles, and better mentors in beagles and life, one could not ask for!

Watch this space as the story continues......

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