
Mrs. Chris Walkowicz
1396 - 265th St.
Sherrard, IL 61281
(309) 754-8723
Email: walkoway.dogbooks@mchsi.com
Chris Walkowicz began showing and breeding German Shepherd Dogs in 1965, adding Bearded Collies in 1977. She was instrumental in founding the GSDC of the Quad Cities. Nearly 50 "Walkoway" Beardies and Shepherds have finished their Championships, with about 75 performance titles. Chris and her husband, Ed, are the breeders of the only Ch/OTCh/UDX Beardie.
Chris is an award-winning author of many books and articles on dog-related subjects. Her awards include Dog Writer Association of America Best Book, Book of the Month Club selection, National League of American Pen Women Best Non-Fiction Book and a Top Reference Book choice from the National Library Association.
She is a President Emeritus of the Dog Writers Association of America and is the Judges Education chair for the BCCA. No longer showing dogs, she began judging in 1995.
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