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"I’ve never been able to pass a dog without stopping, so having one at home always felt inevitable for me. Once we had the land and the lifestyle, we started looking for the right dog. My partner enjoys going out after ducks, so I Googled 'best duck retrieving dog New Zealand' and that's how we found him, a Toller (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever)".

A.C.E. Dog Training Ltd, and Glenfyre Kennels

Glynfyre Kennels owner and dog trainer, Jan Voss, has been breeding dogs for more than three decades. She was the breeder that Silver Fern Farms staff member Hannah Marsden chose when she adopted her Toller, Harvey. Jan’s journey began with English Springer Spaniels, and subsequently, she developed a love for Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers.

"I've been involved in dog sports for 21 years, starting when I was just ten years old. It's safe to say that having dogs is in my blood. Over the last six and a half years, I've bred three litters. My current team is composed of dogs I've imported, rescued, purchased, or bred myself. Many New Zealand Mushers (someone who rides in a sled behind a team of sled dogs) operate with Pure Bred Siberian Husky Teams or a mix of rehomed or rescued dogs such as Alaskan Huskies and pointer/hound type dogs, sometimes with a touch of Siberian Husky."  

“Having a cat that relies on me for wellbeing, happiness, and overall health means I’m responsible for ensuring that what I’m feeding is nutritious and safe,” says Justin. His colleague, Dave, agrees and says that one of the most effective ways to guarantee this is to choose pet food made from New Zealand ingredients. It’s what they both chose for their beloved felines, Sparkles and Wilbur.