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 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 was a member of the BCARC in 2005 where I was honored with the position of Show Chairman the first
year in the club.
I recently joined the NSDTRC-USA and look forward to helping out with local club events.
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!
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. By showing my first toller to a Reserve Best In Show
and Best Puppy in show this created a bit of a addiction for me in the world of conformation. I went on to handle many
of my and co-owned tollers to their Swedish, Canadian and American Championships; including winning awards at some of the
biggest shows in the world!
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.
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.
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 couple of handlers who have tought me may things about
the sport. Thank-you Cynthia Seeling and Beth Hilborn for your mentorship! In the past few years I've enjoying helping
out my handling mentors when they need me and enjoy 'working' as a assistant when time permits.
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 years of showing I'm proud to say I have achieved owning the first
BIS female duck toller and first Reserve Best In Show toller! I have also had the privledge to own and bred some
very gorgeous puppies who won Best Puppy In Show and Best Puppy in Specialty Show awards.
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 that a 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 are my passion.
