Luci and John are both respected Judges and have trained many dogs over their combined 110 years experience. Together they have bred 27 champions and 2 Grand Champions. Their respected positions as Judges has provided a multitude of judging appointments both within Australia as well as internationally in India , Malaysia and Singapore.
John has been involved in Terriers for forty years as well as training gundogs in the field. John holds a number of judging licenses for conformation which include the Working Group, Gundogs, Terriers and Utility.
Luci is a member of the World Canine Freestyle Organisation and has taught Dog Dancing, Canine Freestyle and Heelwork to Music. Luci holds her Judging licenses for the Obedience ring including Novice, Open, UD, Gundog Obedience and Tracking. For the last 39 years, Luci has been a professional dog trainer and has trained 4 Australian Obedience Champions gaining titles such as CD, CDX, UD, TD and TDX. Luci competed in the Pro Stars Competition in which she was placed 3rd in the World.
Today Luci no longer holds classes but is available for private lessons on request.
Her main interest is in breeding and showing her Parson Russell Terriers. She is also the president of Dingo Sanctuary Bargo which keeps and breeds a small colony of pure Dingos for the purpose of public education.
Parson Russell Terriers
John and Lucille Ellem together with Christan Trainor are breeders of the Parson Russell Terrier. Our breeding prefix is Madalar Parsons … read more
Shows and Events
Some very proud moments and photos … see more