June 2009
January 2009 below
I have been involved with German Shepherds for over 30 years, owning my 1st German Shepherd in 1975.
I gained my love for the breed when I was a child. I used to walk all the neighborhood dogs, then I started walking with two German Shepherds & their owner ,being too young to walk them alone, it was then I became hooked for life on the breed!
I bought a puppy from Barbara Threlfall, Cumnorhurst breeding, (my dear Heidi) in 1975, she loved obedience work & was very keen.
I was introduced to breeding by Barbara Threlfall & learn't so much from her. My working lines in my German Shepherds go back to this breeding. My Ginny & Inga were also Cumnorhurst breeding, both fantastic laid back temperament & greatly missed.
Over the years I have generally enjoyed working my dogs in obedience competitions, club competitions,enjoying quite a few rosettes & trophy's. I Qualified C.D ex in working trials,with 2nd prize at my 3rd Championship trial, my 4th working trial overall, with my wonderful longcoat sable Kiera(Kesyra Gypsi ) from Katrina Stevens in 1992.Sadly Kiera died just before her 14th birthday. I had great fun, but time didn't allow me to continue further than U.D. Kiera was one of my greatest loves, we spent so much time together training & having fun, a beautiful dog.
All my German Shepherds had faultless temperaments with my children while they were growing up & all their friends. Now years gone by, are gentle with the grandchildren .
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In more recent years, I acquired my 1st Whippet, Barmoll Briony of Ashvillebur, our dear little "Saffie", bred by Molly McConkey.
I had thought whippets were small enough for lap cuddles, a very affectionate gentle breed, less hair, less mud (we have very wet fields here in the winter!)
I only intended to have one or two!!
They are the dearest little dogs, so so endearing & our numbers quickly grew, we now have 3 generations. Since they have come into our lives, we could not imagine life without them.
They have an extremely affectionate gentle nature, our grandchildren love them to cuddle up with, this was a special treat!!
Very much Adored.
I have had little time for showing Whippets. However although only shown a few times, the Whippets have done well & have been placed 2nd & 3rd at Whippet club shows.