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What breed/s do you currently own:

I currently own several dogs in several
different breeds, the main being
Alaskan Malamutes with whom we’ve
been very successful in Ireland, UK
and Europe. We also own a Rottweiler,
English Pointers and our newest venture
Bracco Italianos.

Tell me about your Interests/Past times:
My interests have always been evolved
around Dogs and not much more. In High
School I was part of the Hockey, Netball
and Football team and our teams were
very successful in all. Another interest
of mine is Horse Riding. My family has
always owned horses we used to have
13 at one point but now we just have my
Horse Patch who is Half Cob and Half
Sport Horse. On the occasion I also love
drawing and making my own songs as
I am always listening to music as it’s their traits and what it’s like to show
always helped me through things. them. Not forgetting to be able to travel
around Europe as much as I do with my
What have you been doing during mum and friends. As well as the dogs I
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lockdown, both in relation to dogs and also love the socialisation side of it for
your other interests, have you tried out my dogs and myself being able to mix
any new skills?: and meet so many people worldwide.
During the start of lockdown I didn’t do The thing I miss most about shows is
much around the house except have a being able to handle all the dogs and
movie marathon and some work with running around until I can’t run anymore.
the dogs. Now that things have eased
I have started my own business, done What is your favourite or most
more work with the dogs as now mine memorable experience from your time
also have the opportunity to socialise involved in dogs (just one!!): $ K
with new dogs. It’s hard to pick just one memorable
experience from all my years in showing
What do you love most about dog but if it had to be one I’d have to say I’d
shows/ what are you missing most pick Crufts 2017 my biggest win to date
about them at the moment: and being able to run in the main ring,
The thing I love most about Dog Shows the year I won the Crufts International
is the dogs of course! No surprise there, Junior Handling Final with the English
it’s the best thing about them for me, Pointer ‘Busty Babs.’
being able to handle so many breeds
at the shows and learning the ins and Who inspires you most and why (both in
outs of new breeds. How they work, and out of the dog world):

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