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Beyond the Ring is a small family-run Border Collie kennel situated in Wezembeek-Oppem (B).

The name ‘Beyond the Ring’ refers to where I live but also to the very nature of Border Collies. Not only can they excel in the show ring, they prove astounding and wonderful dogs in many other disciplines such as agility hoopers, maintrailing, obedience or dog dancing in which they form intense and fulfilling bonds with their master. Needless to say they are also lovely family dogs.

Since early childhood, dogs have always been part of my life. But out of all the breeds I have come across, the Border Collie combined the many qualities which matched our lifestyle. The more I read about them and spoke to people I knew owned one, the more interested I became. My first Border Collie, Indy, was the brightest dog I have ever come across. She was an extremely fast learner, had personality, was friendly and very obedient. Two years later, Indy had her first litter and we kept Oddy. Sadly though, Indy passed away just before her 13th birthday in 2022. I miss her tremendously.

Oddy is a beautiful dog, very affectionate and loves being around people. She has great show potential and has done extremely well in the show ring winning Champion show titles in Belgium, Germany, The Netherlands, Luxemburg and Hungary. She is also FCI international champion and Crufts qualified for life.

Along came Pow in 2016. Pow is Oddy’s daughter and is full of life. She loves everyone and every dog she sees. She’s a pleasure to have around.She is Belgian show champion as well as FCI International champion and Crufts qualified for life.

Pow had her last litter in 2023 and as the first pup appeared I was amazed at how much he looked like Indy, his great-grandmother. He had to be a ‘keeper’. He’s a really sweet and calm puppy. He has a wonderful coat and I plan to introduce him to the show ring in the near future.

In 2019 Samba (Eyes of the World Song for Susan) came into my life. She is beautiful, I love her to bits. She is extremely obedient and is a pleasure to have around.

I have successfully followed and passed the ‘Initiation course and exam to LOSH breeding’ organised by the Société Royale St Hubert . I have also successfully followed and passed the 4B (obedience) dog instructor course and exam organised by the Société Royale St Hubert and teach in different puppy schools.

Puppies are born and raised within our home and are part of our daily life. As such, particular care is always given to their socialisation.
I strongly encourage new owners to continue this process of socialisation by attending puppy school as soon as they acquire their new pup.

All puppies are vaccinated, micro-chipped and wormed before they leave us and have a European vaccination booklet/Passport.
New owners receive a ‘puppy manual’ to help them prepare the arrival of their puppy.

Puppies will hold a LOSH (Livre des Origines St Hubert) pedigree.

Please do not hesitate to contact me should you wish further information.

Susan