As a Canadian Kennel Club breeder I have been actively involved with tollers and manchesters since 2002.

I have been a active member of the NSDTR club of Canada since 2003. As a active member I have been working on the board as the BC director since January 2005. As the BC director for the NSDTR Club of Canada for 2005/06 I have held many events to help raise funds for our 2007 National specialty, including successful fundraising picnics, walks, potlucks and silent auctions. In 2006 as a active board member I introduced the idea of a ROM program. I am currently taking a break from the board of directors at the NSDTRCC but still enjoy helping out with the local toller community.

I have been a member of the BCARC since 2005 where I was honored with the position of Show Chairman the first year in the club. I am also a member of the BCATC where I have been a voting member since late 2004.

I have enjoyed animals since a young child, grooming and training all my “pets” to at least a CD level since I could walk. However, it wasn’t until late 2002 that I became part of the “purebred” world. From the day I met “Blaze” and “Noel” I was permanently addicted to the Toller and Mancehster breeds. Since then I have became a active breeder, having bred my first litter in 2005. The offspring from my kennel are becoming active members in their communities world wide and enjoying the wonderful world of dog sports!

As a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and Standard Manchester Terrier owner I have taken a liking for conformation and have become very active and successful in the sport. 

I enjoy being with my fur kids and trying new things so we have dipped our toes in other venues and hope when time permits to work more in the venues such as flyball, agility, tracking and field again in the future.

Currently I am a part time student at UCFV training in biology. In my spare time I am a pet groomer, trainer and handler.

In 2001 I became a professional pet groomer at Petsmart. Petsmart was wonderful to send me off to school in Seattle to learn everything about the art of pet grooming. Although, I enjoyed grooming and still do I had to take a extended break from Petsmart due to a injury that doesn't alow me to lift heavy animals.

At the end of 2002 I decided to "get into" the world of pure bred dogs. In 2003 I purchased my first NSDTR and SMT. I handled my show dogs in conformation for two years before making the commitment to working with the proffessionals.

Between 2005-2006 I worked as a assistant for a variety of handlers who have tought me may things about the sport. 

In 2005 I took on my first toller clients, as well as a few German Pinschers and have enjoyed the professional side of conformation to it's fullest.

In my spare time I dogsit peoples wonderful companions. The canines enjoy living the farm life at camp Tollchester during their holidays, watching the ducks in the wetlands, and protecting the yard from beavers!

Breeding is my exhilaration. Over the past few years breeding has introduced me to a lot of wonderful people. I have taken pleasure in the mentorship of many great people, including owners and breeders. 

I breed to improve the breeds I am passionate about. I am proud to say excessive amount of time and research goes into every breeding at Tollchester Kennels.

To sum up my past, present and future my life has "gone to the dogs".  My dogs and kennel are my passion.