I have been involved with purebred dogs since my family purchased a boarding and grooming kennel in the early 1970s. We have bred Afghan Hounds, Standard and Miniature Poodles under the Swiftwind prefix for over 50 years. Over the years we have owned and bred many top producing and top winning dogs both in conformation and performance.
I am currently Secretary/Treasurer for The Afghan Hound of BC, Field Coordinator/Vice President for The Vancouver Island Coursing Association, life member/2nd Vice President of The Tyee Kennel Club and long time member of The Afghan Hound Club of Canada, The Canadian Dog Judges Association and The Canadian Kennel Club.
I live on Vancouver Island with my wonderful husband, Ross and two zany Afghan Hounds. I am now licensed to judge the Hound group, the Working Group, the Herding Group and on permit for the Sporting Group.
For me, form follows function and that is how I assess dogs. I have judge numerous Specialties and All Breed show throughout Canada and the USA.
