I've been a dog lover my entire life and an AKC fancier, exhibitor and breeder since 1960; also a judge since 1984.

Standard Poodles were my breed for 25 years; West Highland Whites for 11 of those last years; Portuguese Water Dogs since 1985; and Norwegian Lundehunds also since 2005.

The highlight of my judging career was doing all classes and breed at the PWDCA national specialty several years ago.  I'll never forget the many impressive, typey and sound dogs I was able to greet and judge that week.