Joanne Pepin

Joanne Pépin is a lifelong creator, writer, and Master Cynologist in dog Breeding. With more than fifty years devoted to the world of Rough Collies & Shetland Sheepdogs. Founder of Levallon Kennel in 1974, she has spent her life breeding, grooming, teaching, and celebrating the Collie’s timeless beauty and gentle spirit. Her work includes international mentoring, educational writing, and a widely read French‑language book on ethical dog breeding. She has taught Breeder 101 courses, spoken at conferences across Europe, and guided generations of new breeders with warmth, clarity, and deep experience. Today, Joanne brings her creativity to Mailbox Clubs through The Only Collie Club, a nostalgic monthly mail experience filled with stories, art, vintage Collie history, handmade treasures, and chapters from her upcoming novel, In the Line of Champion, now on editor's desk