It all started many years ago when I was watching a American TV program which featured a Shar-Pei.  Well it was love at first sight and nothing has changed since then.

As the breed was basically unheard of here in South Africa, I had to look elsewhere for acquiring a Shar-Pei.  In 1990 I imported my first Shar-Pei, Cinnamon, Empress and Lucrezia from Khambaliq Kennels in Italy . They were the first Shar-Pei to be registered with the Kennel Union of Southern Africa (KUSA) and, under the Waggitail affix, I was the first Shar-Pei breeder to be registered with KUSA.

Since those early beginnings, my involvement in owning, showing and breeding Shar-Pei has gone from strength to strength.  To maintain and improve the high standards of my breeding program I regularly import dogs from America.   Proof that my breeding program is successful can be found in the fact that Waggitail Shar-Pei regularly achieve a Utility-group placing at shows.   History was made on 30 March 2002,  when USA/SA Ch.Good Fortune Goto Guy at Waggitail was the first Shar-Pei in South Africa to win a Best in Show at the Transvaal Midlands Kennel Club Championship Show, under Canadian judges Mr. T Burke and Mr. J Kearley.  By doing so, he put the breed 'on the map' in South Africa.

I am a member of the Cape Utility Dog Club and is also currently serving on the committee as the Club secretary.  As a registered Learner judge, I am busy going through the lengthy process of becoming a KUSA approved Utility-group judge. 

At Waggitail Kennel I strive to breed Shar-Pei that not only do well at shows, but also make excellent family pets with excellent, loving temperaments.  Anybody looking for a Shar-Pei puppy or just wanting more information is welcome to contact me.