Penita Kennels was established in 1974. We live in Tasmania in the historic town of Longford. Our aim is to breed Classic English type Springers. We have exhibited Rough Coated Collies, Shetland Sheepdogs, and even a German shepherd. In the early days of our marriage we had a Collie. We decided to get another dog for company for the Collie and purchased our first Cocker Spaniel. After several years of showing Cocker Spaniels, American Cocker Spaniels and a Clumber Spaniel, we ventured into Springer Spaniels.

In the early 1980's we exhibited Aust & NZ CH Wongan Sweet N Lovely for David & Stephanie Rickard . The first Springer that we owned was Aust CH Wongan Pippit. "Birdie" was sired by Ch Wongan Intonator out of Ch Wongan Clan Bramble. Birdie was a multi class in show winner and also won Best of Breed at the Royal Melbourne Show in 1984.

Birdie was the mother of our multi Best in Show winning Aust Grand CH & NZ CH Penita Ontop Otheworld. "Caddy" has had an incredible show career, winning his first Best in Show award at 16 months and has been a most consistent winner for us.