My story is like so many of us who at some point lost a valuable pet companion and began searching for just the right one to fill the empty place left behind. It was 1985 when I was first introduced to Shih Tzu. At that time, Shih Tzu here in Wisconsin were not as widely bred nor widely known. I came to find out, through my newspaper gleanings, that a Shih Tzu Club existed in the Milwaukee area and was about to hold a Sanction B Match open to anyone (now holds it's own AKC licensed Shih Tzu Club of SE Wisconsin Shih Tzu Specialty Show). I enthusiastically went to the event, exhibited and immediately applied for membership. I knew from the beginning that this breed was the right one for me and my family. It provided a wonderful opportunity to have fun in the sport of showing purebred dogs. From that point on, I was interested in the breed's quality, history and related events. More specifically, I enjoyed conformation exhibiting and found it to be a challenge. A challenge to which I would make a commitment.
I am a firm believer that careful planning, breed knowledge, is key to any successful breeder/exhibitor. There is so much more to be learned about our breed via exhibiting them. I joined the American Shih Tzu Club in 1989. I have included pictures and information below of many of the wonderful more highly prized Best in Show Shih Tzu I've bred. Additionally, I have had the pleasure of owning other wonderful Shih Tzu bred by terrific breeder fanciers, sponsored them to their championships. The opportunity to carefully select the sires and dams, attend to every litter, take time away on the weekends to exhibit my Tzu, has been afforded to me by my family and friends over the years. I want to thank my husband, Paul and daughter, Emily for their support, help and just plain tolerance! I would also like to thank my Shih Tzu friends and fellow fancier breeders who were there for me when I needed them! And, yes, I still need them. Fine memories surface from attending the Chicagoland Specialty Show, the ASTC National Specialty Show, SE WI Specialty Show every year and the Twin Cities Area Specialty Show when I can spend more time away. |
