With much thanks and love, Jemma (Kirbyholme Jemas Instyle C.D.) came into my life from the lovely family at Kirbyholme Kennels on the Sunshine Coast, Qld. I was fortunate enough to see her at 7 days old and she just fitted into my hand. The love blossomed. With help and guidance from Cora at Kirbyholme, we set off training and gained her first leg in a novice sweepstakes at 18 months. Three trials later, we had our Companion Dog Title.

Cora had another litter on the ground, I was seeking another male dog for the place and had asked her to keep me in mind. She had replied that she had a bitch left in the litter. We took the drive and Kirbyholme Skyes Dalimit came bounding around the corner to attack my shoelaces. It seemed I had my second dog. A few more years have gone by and from my humble beginnings, I have found a style and type of dog I love. It is with great anticipation with the first litter to be bred soon from my homebread girl, Mystiqview Fire Inth Sky I hope to develop a breeding program based on temperament, structure and style.

My passion is obedience and competition sports. Although I do not compete in agility due to injuries, it is a sport which captures the heart and soul. My aim at Mystiqview Border Collies is to breed dogs of sound conformation and excellent working ability. Since catching the "obedience bug" I have attended training and behavioural seminars when ever I can. There is nothing like seeing an animal and their owner working as a team.

Mystiqview Border Collies was founded at Samford Valley on Brisbane's northside with five acres of rolling hills and a large dam where the dogs just love to play and swim. We are now located at Wishart on Brisbane's Southside and share ourselves with Yautjatrail Siberian Huskies. Proving the border collie a versatile breed to move from open spaces and live in suburbia.

A couple of years ago, an old bushy had taught me to plait leather. Today, at Mystiqview quality hand-plaited leather leads are made to order. Colours available subject to kangaroo hide availability from the Narangba tannery. Leads feature a quality brass or nickel buckle, nylon core for added strength and one coat of oil added to prevent rot in the leather.