Kurt's involvement in purebred dogs began in 1974 with the purchase of his first Golden Retriever. After owning a couple of Goldens, and training and participating in obedience, he purchased his first Flat-Coated Retriever in 1985. Since then he has bred, owned and handled in excess of 20 AKC Champions, and many of which have or held titles in field, obedience and agility. His Flat-Coats have won multiple national specialties in Canada and have won multiple supported entries in both the U.S. and Canada.  

Kurt currently shares his home with his wife, two sons, 5 Flat-Coated Retrievers, 2 English Cocker Spaniels and a Golden Retriever

Approved to judge Flat-Coats, Goldens, Labrador and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers as well as Junior Showmanship