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 WELCOME
I was first introduced to Gordon Setters in 1986, when I was given a pup for my birthday. 'Max' life was short, and soon after we lost him, his breeder offered us an older English Setter to help fill the gap............ In 1991 the enjoyment and love of these two breeds was taken a step further and into the show ring, and a few years later, in 1999, an English Pointer joined our kennels.
2001 brought about a relocation and a change of lifestyle and kennel name. Azzaro was born, named after BIS, BISS Ch Fleckwood Azzaro, my first homebred Gordon Setter, - successfully handled in the show ring by our good friend and supporter, Kim Atkinson.
I had previously shown and bred under the banner of Fleckwood Kennels.
TEAM AZZARO: Kim, Ernie, and Karen with Neko, at Dog Of The Year November 2008
Azzaro is situated on 5 acres in Ohau, a small village 1hr 15mins north of Wellington, and 45mins south of Palmerston North.
As well as having a spacious facility for our own dogs, a resource consent allows us to offer a Boarding Facility for a limited number of dogs.
Our lives are also shared with Birman Cats, bred under the prefix of ANQUILLA, and our two special mates, Mia (Bullmastiff X) and Chance (Bull Terrier X), who came home with me when I was Centre Manager and Animal Welfare Inspector for our local SPCA. There was just no-one who could look after them as well as I could!!!
We also have a miniature horse, Frankie, who loves giving the dogs their daily workout, running up and down the fence line with them, and our Goats, Molly and Chelsea.
I have made some wonderful friends through my involvement with Dogs, and am grateful for the encouragement and support many have given me over the years, and in particular my Husband Ernie who is always there as my number one Supporter.
I am very grateful to my good friends from Australia who have entrusted me with their lovely dogs sent to me over the years.
Without this support Azzaro would not be where it is today, thank you!
Karen Leslie
last updated 25 June 2009
  
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