I began showing in Junior Showmanship in 1975. I have judged Junior Showmanship since the Mid 1980's. I worked for many prof. handlers over the years including: George Rood, Houston Clark,& Bobbie Barlow. I have prof. handled breeds from every group. I have breed and produced champions of whom I finished mostly myself, from: Boxers, Dobes, Min. Pins, English Setter,Boston Terriers, and Dalmatians. I have bred and owned Boxers since 1975 and also currently own 3 Shiba Inu's, a whippet and a Boston Terrier. I am the President of The Greater Cincinnati Boxer Club, Inc. and a life member, I am also a longstanding member of The American Boxer Club, Inc. and have had membership in many all breed clubs & other specialty clubs over the years.