Ndolge Kennels (pronounced Indulge) was established in 1985 and is owned by Tracey and Jay Sharpe.  Tracey was born in a family that had showed and bred dogs for many years so it was inevitable that the showing/breeding bug was passed on.  Tracey's family began breeding Labradors and Curly Coated Retrievers in the earoly 70's and added English Springer Spaniels in 1975.  These breedings were under the "Gecane" prefix which now is home to Australia's Top Winning Staffordshire Bull Terriers.

During Tracey's childhood years she spent her time practicing and competing in Junior Handler Competitions.  All those years of advice from her parents and influential handlers at the time paid off with Scott (her brother) being a team to be reckoned with.  Between them they were successful in handling competition in both Queensland and New South Wales.  One of Tracey's finest memories was winning the Junior Handler competition in 1981 at the Sydney Royal under two of Australia's finest handlers Mr Guy Spagnolo (Driftway Labradors) and Norma Hamilton (Quailmoor Irish Setters).  At that Royal Scott also won his respective age group.

Junior Handlers is an area that Tracey has always been interested in and she is now qualified to judge Junior Handlers.  Recent judging commitments include the South Australian PAL final in 2000 and Toowoomba Royal Show 2002.

Tracey's first show dog was a Dalmatian bitch named "Tigammona Black Spirit"  Tracey partnered Brooke to many top wins during her puppyhood.  Tragically Brook was taken from this world at ten months of age.

The foundation bitch at Ndolge was a Dalmatian named Australian Champion Charpen Avril Charm - "Ellie-May".  Ellie-May produced two litters for Ndolge with top winning progeny in Australia and New Zealand.  Ellie-May produced Australian Champion Ndolge Royal Destiny for Ricochez Kennels.  Whitney was a multi Best in Group winner and top producer herself, producing MBIS/SBIS Australian Champion Ricochez Willow who is one of the Top Winning Dalmatians of her time.

After the passing of Ellie-May, Tracey decided to return to the Gundog world and purchased the real love of her life an English Springer Spaniel. Enter an energetic Black and white puppy into a busy teenage world.  "Australian Champion Oakspur Xtra Special" - Kirra.  Kirra was born in 1990 out of Australian Champion Cleavehill Morning Post (Imp UK).  Kirra was successful in the show ring being one of only two black and white springers being shown at the time, but her most success came as a mother.  Kirra had two litters but the second litter was the most successful producing One Grand Champion, two champions and mult best in show and group winners.  Kirra left us in 2003 but her legacy lives on in her children and grand children residing at Ndolge and thorughout the world.

Australian Champion Equity Master Plan - "Fletcher" came to live at Ndolge in 1993 and was very successful in the show ring and as a stud dog.  Fletcher won Puppy in Show at the ESSAQ Inaugural Show and Best of Breed at the 1997 Brisbane Royal Show as well as many other Royal Reserve Challenges and Specialty Class in Shows along the way.  Fletcher left us in 2005 but has passed on his wonderful temperament to all his off spring.

From "Kirra" mated to "Fletcher" came Multi Best in Show Australian Grand Champion Ndolge Bite the Bullet.  "Brady" is a black and white dog with an abundance of personality.  Brady was a multi best in show winner with his first at 11 months of age.  Brady was the first black and white grand champion.  Brady is now retired and spends his days lazing around at the farm.  Also from this litter was Australian Champion Ndolge Almost a Saint who is also a multi best in group winner and is owned by Lee and Steve Duke (Springhaven Kennels - Queensland).

In 1998 we were lucky enough to have the opportunity to purchase a liver and white puppy from one of New Zealand's Top Kennels "Espaneire" where a lifelong friendship emerged.  Off the plane arrived Australian Champion Espaneire Out of the Box (imp NZ).  "Keellee" sire is NZ Ch Bowswood Brown Bogue (Imp UK).  Keellee has top English bloodlines of both sides of her pedigree and that came through with the success of her showing and breeding careers.  Keellee won 7 Baby in Groups out of 9 outings and did not stop there continuing to win many top awards at both all breed and specialty shows.

In the year 2000 we decided to mate Keellee to the top winning all breeds and specialty Best In Show winner Grand Ch Alhambra Oliver Reed.  Keellee produced two top winners in that litter being Grand Ch Ndolge Collectors Item and Aust Ch Ndolge Ounce OBounce.  Both these springers are Best in Group Winners and Royal Challenge winners with "Collectors Item" being a Multi Best in Show winner, Specialty Best and Reserve in Show winner and Multi Royal Best of Breed winner and Royal Runner up in Group winner.

At that time we also had Fairsky Murder OnthMoor - "Flynn" who was out of Brady.  Flynn was a Specialty Best in Show winner before travelling to New Zealand to live.

In 2004 we introduced a new breed Labradors to Ndolge being Gertrude Mary aka SBIS Ch Cambewarra Paper Bark.  Gertie is Jay's pride and joy and not only is a specialty Best in Show winner but a wonderful companion.

We also have "Albert" - Sunford English Knight, "Bonnie" Aust Ch Ndolge Thief of Hearts who is a specialty class in show winner, "Nat"  Sandicam Wild Women Do who is a great producer and best friend of our youngest son "Olliver", "Bart" Ndolge Think Big who is the new kid on the block and has been successful in his limited showing with 2 Baby in Shows, 3 Baby in Groups and Opposite Sex Baby in Show at the ESSANSW 2008.  All our dogs have their own pages....

At Ndolge we also have an Irish Setter "Tucker" Winterlea Rising Fast (imp NZ).  Tucker is taking time out to grow up. 

We also share our home with 6 Thoroughbred Race Horses, nine sheep and one stud ram - George and don't forget the one chicken and one Goose (thanks to Tucker).  Hope you enjoy our site and continue to return to check out the updates.

Jay and Tracey