WELCOME TO NISTAR

Nistar is situated in Uralla, an historic little town located in the beautiful New England area on the Northern Tablelands of NSW, approximately half way between Sydney and Brisbane. Uralla is an Aboriginal word meaning Ceremonial Meeting Place. It is also known as Thunderbolt Country, after the bushranger Captain Thunderbolt. After living in Sydney all my life, I moved up here in 1999, and could never go back to the hustle & bustle of the city. The dogs love the moderate climate here, and always have beautiful coats.

My introduction to Goldens was in 1976, when a puppy (Karrell Authentic), was purchased for my then boyfriend. He was from the first litter bred by Jann Trout. We took him to shows, and did quite well with him. Unfortunately, as things go, we split up, but my mother showed German Shepherds so I started going to shows with her, and wanted to get more involved as well.

Nistar was established in 1979, when I acquired my first dog. My foundation bitch (Miaura Topflight) was purchased in 1981, she had her first litter in 1983, and since then I have gone from strength to strength.

Rueberry Figero (Boris) and Rueberry Fantacy Of Laytoncroft (Jenny) were imported from the UK in 1985, Jenny being in whelp upon arrival. She was the first Golden to be imported to Australia in whelp, and a litter of seven were born in quarantine.

All my Goldie’s are my pets first, and show dogs second. Because of our location, we don't get to many shows, so the dogs enjoy being "just dogs" & are usually a bit on the feral side. They are also my kids, as I don't have any of the human kind!

I have been a member of The Golden Retriever Club of NSW Inc since 1981, The Golden Retriever Club of Victoria Inc since 1983, & rejoined The Golden Retriever Club of Queensland Inc in 2008.

Nistar is a small kennel striving for the best in type, temperament and soundness. I have bred/owned dogs that have excelled and been titled in the show, obedience, agility and retrieving trial rings, but most importantly, loving and happy pets.

Until recently, I have concentrated mainly on selective English and Australian lines, but have now introduced some American blood, and bred my first nearly all American litter in August, 2007. I have some exciting litters planned for the future, hoping to successfully combine all three lines.

Pups are available occasionally, as I only breed to keep something to go on with. All my adults hold certificates for hips, elbows, eyes and hearts.

ALL PET PUPPIES ARE REGISTERED ON THE LIMITED REGISTER.

I sometimes have an older dog or pup that has retired or not suitable for showing looking for a loving pet home.

I ship interstate/overseas, and genuine enquiries are always welcome.