I've always been an animal lover and growing up our family always had dogs and horses. My father, being an avid hunter, had sporting dogs of some sort. When I was a teenager, I begged my dad to buy me a horse, got interested in horse showing and enjoyed barrel racing at local shows.

Due to living situation and job requirements, I hadn't had a dog for many years. So in 2001, I was ready to get a dog again and a good friend of mine suggested I come to the West Palm Beach show to see all types of breeds. My first time at a show and I loved seeing all the dogs. I came around the corner and here were these fuffy, happy, bouncing dogs. It was like a magnet and I couldn't leave ring side. I got my first Havanese pet 4 months later. Then over the next few years, I kept going to the shows to watch and acquired two more Havanese. Then in 2005 I had my first litter and throught I would give dog shows a try. In 2008 I finished my first Champion which I finished in Bred By Exhibitor. Now in 2010, I have been able to breed and finish three Havanese to their championship and on my way for two more. I enjoy showing my own dogs but on occasion have used a professional handler.

I love the Havanese breed and will always breed for health, temperment and to improve on the pedigree.

Accomplishments: Member of Havanese Club of America, Committee Leader of 2010 and 2011 Havanese National Registration and Welcome Committee, Member of the HCA PR Committe, Volunteer with Havanese Rescue Inc., Member of Central Carolina Havanese Club, Member and Recording Secretary of Tropical Havanese Club. Finished two dogs from Breed By Exhibitor, Finished Four Champions from my breeding program.

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