I show almost all breeds and cover mostly the Midwest. I started showing dogs when I was 15 years old (1978 – you do the math) while I was working at a breeding/boarding kennel. The first breed I showed was a bloodhound. Then I acquired my own purebred dog, a Doberman pinscher. He was also my first heart dog. I was hooked!
Always a lover of all animals I pursued a career in wildlife. I am currently working as a Wildlife Biologist with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. I have continued to show purebred dogs in conformation, obedience, agility, and field events even though I have that full-time job. My husband and I have been breeding German wirehaired pointers for over 20 years and have enjoyed the breed immensely. We’ve bred only 7 litters in that time but have achieved many conformation champion titles as well as Master Hunters, Senior Hunters, obedience titles and agility titles.
We live in a rural area with over 50 acres and a small kennel with indoor-outdoor heated runs. Over the years I’ve shown many different breeds and at least one breed from every group. I take only a few dogs at a time to condition, train and show in conformation shows. This allows me to devote as much time to each dog as they need to become comfortable with me, the ring, the show setting, judges, etc.
I’m studying to obtain my Veterinary Technician License right now and hope to be done with that in a couple of years.
