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Breeders: Lois Grier, Ted Grier & Jana Deaton
Owners: Lois Grier, Ted Grier & Jana Deaton
Lessees (2018) : Marcel Bourgon, Lois Grier & Cheryl Kabarchuck
Handlers: Connie Krohn & Aaron Andrish (Jan-Apr)
How did you first get started?
I fell in love with our Soft-coated Wheaten puppy and went looking for a quality show dog. My three kids were going off to college, so it was just something I just wanted to do. With no show experience no one would talk to me, so I changed directions and ended up with a wonderful foundation Kerry that turned out to be the best girl I could possibly start with, Xavier’s grandmother.
What is the most important thing to remember when training for the show ring?
That it takes time to be successful. You have to put in a lot of time learning as much as you can about your breed, the breed standard and the skills it takes to prepare and present your dog to its best. You must watch, learn and practise, practise, practise. If you really work at it, dreams can come true.
What was your most memorable moment in 2018?
This was not a normal show year for me since I didn’t show the first half of the year, but I will always remember watching Xavier live on facebook win his first BIS in Canada from Michael Leonard.
Do you have any advice for newcomers to the sport?
Find a good mentor to work with and learn from. We seem to be short on experienced people willing to share their knowledge and bring new people into the sport. It would be good to remember what it was like to be the newbie. |