About Zahara Zahara is located in the small city of Wenatchee, WA; right in the middle of the state. Phone: (509) 881-5453 Email: ashley@zaharakennels.com (preferred) Zahara: This kennel name has a double meaning. To me, Zahara represents the endurance, intelligence, and stamina that both Beagles and Australian Shepherds possess. It's also a twist on our location. Wenatchee is considered a desert, and Zahara is derived from the Sahara desert. This vast, rugged, and powerful landscape is an inspiration and holds many of the qualities that I hope to instill in my breeding program. About: I'm Ashley Burger and I have had dogs my whole life. I first became competitive in the dog scene when a big, loving Beagle came waltzing into my heart on my 13th Birthday. Shiloh, an over standard dork of a dog, decided to humor me and we both participated, quite successfully, in 4H. After a few successes with Shiloh in obedience I caught the bug. I then realized my passion was in the conformation ring. I got Conner, my first show dog, in the summer of 2003. My plan was to get a dog to show and have fun with... little did I know I'd end up dedicating myself completely to these little hounds. In mid 2004 I got my first Australian Shepherd from Thornapple Aussies in Michigan. He is a fabulous, intelligent, perceptive dog. Aussies and Beagles match surprisingly well and after doing some thinking and goal setting, Zahara Kennels was born. We at Zahara strive for perfection in both structure and temperament. I feel that a dog can't do what he was bred for without correct conformation and the attitude to put all the right pieces to work. Thanks for stopping by and keep coming back to see what new accomplishments our treasured dogs have wracked up!