My husband and I have had Welsh springer spaniels since 1975 and have been breeding under our Statesman prefix since 1979.   We have bred many champions, group winners and placers, and a multiple best in show winner.  Many of our dogs have done well at national specialties and in performance events.    I have been hunting with my husband since the early 1970's.   I believe that sporting breeds should be structurally and mentally sound enough to hunt for a full day throughout the hunting season.   

I have been judging since 1998 and am currently approved for sixteen sporting breeds.   I have judged specialties for many of my approved breeds.   In early 2010 I had the privilege of judging Weimaraner and Welsh springer spaniel specialties in Australia and at the Auckland (NZ) Spaniel Club specialty.

Our website includes much information about our standards for breeding, training, and showing in the conformation, performance and field arenas:  www.statesmanwss.com