Barbara Metcalfe and her husband Roy began breeding Dachshunds when Metadale Kennels was formed in the early 60's. With with their daughter Suzanne they have bred many Champion Dachshunds of different varieties under the Metadale prefix.
This year they have the top dog in Longhaired Dachshunds Ch.Metadale Macquarie and a young dog Metadale Major Decision who has just won his second CC and Group 2 at the Midland Counties Championship Show. In the mid 60's Shih Tzus were added to the Kennel and shown with considerable success Ch Metadale Mungo Jerrie winning 14 cc's. They later imported from the USA the Shih Tzu puppy Wingates Dangerous Liason who was campaigned to his English Championship.
They have also shown with considerable success at Championship Show level Afghan Hounds, Whippets, French Bulldogs, Gordon Setters and Pointers.
They have had extensive judging experience of many breeds since the mid 60's and both Roy and Barbara have judging appointments booked until Crufts 2012. They have judged in 13 countries under KC, FCI, and AKC regulations.
The family has always been involved with the administration of breed clubs and have been officials of the local Canine Society for many years.
