David and I both are very involved in dog shows as our hobby.  I do the grooming, training and showing.  He does all the trip planning, loading and setting up. We don’t breed often, but were honored in 1997 by receiving The Golden Retriever Review’s “Breeder of the Year” award.   One of my biggest thrills was finishing “Player” (BISS Grand Ch. Tempo’s U’ve Got What Gets Me, SDHF) completely from the Bred-By-Exhibitor Class.     

Since 1986 we’ve been active members in good standing of The Golden Retriever Club of America and The Dallas-Fort Worth Metro Golden Retriever Club.  In l992, we were on the Show Committee that hosted The GRCA National Specialty in Plano, TX.  David served as Treasurer of the National and I was RSVP Chair.  David has also served on the Nominating Committee and By-Laws Committee of  the GRCA.  We’ve both held offices   and been Board Members of our local club, chaired several committees, and are the club’s representatives to the Texas Combined Specialty Association.

As much as I love showing dogs, and as rewarding as it is to put a championship on a dog in honor of its quality, I get just as much pleasure from hearing from owners of puppies we’ve placed in companion homes telling us all about their new best friend and how much they are loved.  It’s such a thrill to hear about obedience, agility, tracking, and field training…and to hear that their 15-year-old is alive and still going and still wagging that tail…well, that’s the ultimate!

Happy tails for all of you, and thanks for visiting!