I have been an animal person all of my life.  My mother was a Dalmatian breeder many years ago.  We then had a Doberman and a Shih-tzu while we became very active in horses.  I rode competively in the endurance arena while training in the discipline of Dressage.  Ten years ago I purchased a Dalmatian from a Dalmatian breeder who I started to show.  I was hooked!  We currently have several champions and many Dalmatians.  Life has been very good!