About the Breeder...

I breed dogs because they add depth to my life and, in my 50's, they make me supremely happy. In my breeding program, I strive to improve the breed.

I breed Cairn Terriers and Bichon Frises, who are alike in that they both shed very little and are a good choice for people with allergies or chronic sinus problems (like me).

I began breeding in 2004, shortly after I bought a house with a big back yard in a small town outside Lawton, Oklahoma. 

I have been involved with Bichons since 1993 and I have been involved with Cairn Terriers since 2003.  I had both as pets before I decided to begin breeding.

To keep myself educated and informed as a breeder, I subscribe to canine magazines and use the internet to research the breed. In addition, I talk and share information with other breeders.

I do not show my dogs in conformation or obedience at this time. However, when I retire from school teaching, I do plan to take part in those activities. 

I am not active in any competitive or social activities with my breed of dogs other than breeding. I am a Special Education school teacher and my days are consumed with teaching and Special Education paperwork. I handle about 20 IEP case files a year which keep me very very busy. During the summer, I teach high school English classess to those students who did not earn their English credits during the school year.

I do require companion dogs to be neutered or spayed. I ask all puppy customers to sign a puppy contract which states that they will have their puppy/dog neutered or spayed at or around the age of six months. They are required to send me proof of the spaying or neutering or pay a $200 fine.

I provide a health guarantee with my puppies of one year, from the time they are born to their first birthday. The health guarantee states that the puppy and its parents are free of any diseases or congential defects - to the best of my knowledge - at the time of sale. I also ask the puppy customer to please notify me if their puppy is diagnosed with such a condition so I can take the necessary steps to prevent it from reoccuring, such as spaying or neutering the parents.

At this time, I do not do health screening tests on my breeding dogs. My Cairns originated from experienced breeders who had been breeding Cairns for more than ten years. I trust their integrity and know that they would not knowingly breed a potential carrier of any disease or defect.

My dogs live inside at night then go outside during the day and evening to play in the backyard with their breed family. Each dog sleeps in their own pet crate at night in my laundry room.

I have eleven dogs but only seven are used for breeding purposes. I have one Cairn stud and two Cairn dams and two Bichon studs and two Bichon dams. The other five dogs are pets: one Cairn is retired, one Westie is retired, one Bichon girl I keep as a pet, and my standard poodle which was a rescue. Of my breeding stock since 2004, I have spayed and rehomed four female Cairns and one Westie female because they either weren't suitable for breeding or they weren't happy in their situation.

My breeding dogs are registered with AKC, the American Kennel Club.