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The whole time I was growing up, my mother told
me that when I had my own place I could have as
many dogs as I wanted, but not
in her house.
Well, the first thing that I did when I
graduated from college in 1968 was buy a dog, a
Dalmatian.
He was my constant companion, and I loved him
so. This was back in the days when you could
take a dog everywhere...and I did!
Obedience classes led to trial competition and
eventually a Utility Dog title. |
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on his conformation led to the breed ring and an
owner-handled champion.
Then came
Puppies. More titles. High in Trials. A win at
Westminster. Lots of friends all over the country.
Then, I had always wanted to have a West Highland White
Terrier. My first, Frasher, was a gift from my husband -
and a Champion-To-Be. Learning about grooming. Puppies.
Winning from the Bred-by Exhibitor class competition.
Best of Breed wins. Best in Show. Working and
performance titles in Agility, Rally and Earth Dog.
Now, we have a pack of Westies – that have recently been
joined by some
Norwich Terriers.
In 2004, the American Kennel Club presented me with a
bronze medallion honoring my 25 years of judging for
them. I am licensed by the American Kennel Club as an
obedience trial judge able to judge all classes. Also,
the American Kennel Club has approved me to judge
Westies and Dalmatians and recently granted me a
provisional license for Bulldogs and
Boston Terriers, all-breed Junior Showmanship, Rally and
registered my kennel name, MARDOT.
Helping people and their pets is a joy. Breeding
outstanding, typey, healthy companion dogs with a stable
temperament is a passion.
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