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and my website www.Saranactollers.com. I like the intimate rela- tionship that I establish with my potential buyers.
Do I think “Breeders’ Showcases” as a special event at an organi- zation’s site will give breeders the recognition they deserve? Breeders Showcase will definitely give them the exposure needed.
What can AKC do: a pet peeve I have as a breeder who does control their genetics. It takes two signatures from bitch co-owners to register /sign off a litter but only one (primary) for a stud. Usually at times the the primary stud owner is a pet person. They can breed and register a litter with no knowledge of what goes into breeding. This can result in a lesser quality litter from lack of experience but carries your kennel name!
Tips or tricks for fellow breeders? Trust your instincts and ask questions.
I mostly show my own dogs but have used handlers when I have multiple dogs in the ring.
The most amusing thing at a dog show? That is a hard one, perhaps at a show in New York in the fall. Pouring rain, beautifully groomed Toller. They wear my raincoat and are carried to the ring. I look like a drowned rat but they are impeccable! We were awarded the win—FYI, Tollers look great wet!
SUSAN BACHMAN & TERESA (PETE) SCHREEDER
Ryba Kennel was established in 1984 by Susan Bachman and Robbie Ryse, Teresa (Pete) Schreeder joined in 1987 as their handler.
Who were our mentors? Highly valued early mentors Carolyn Erickson and Roland Taub of Landlyn Australian terriers and Alice and Harold Wilcox of Halice Australian Terriers provided our excellent quality foundation dogs.
The best thing about being a breeder? Our commitment as breeders is improving the quality and health of the breed and plac- ing dogs in loving homes.
Do we work outside of the home? Working as a Physical Thera- pist locally Teresa has the latitude to take time off for dog functions. Sue is retired.
Am I involved with a breed club and all-breed club and held positions within the club(s)? We belong to the Australian Terrier Club of America and have been board members, Trust board mem- bers and past Treasure as well as Health Chair and Futurity Chair. We also belong to the Northern California Terrier Association working as Treasure and Board members.
How did I come up with my kennel name and is it registered with AKC? Ryba Kennel is a registered AKC kennel name, RY for Robbie Ryse and BA for Susan Bachman.
We co-breed and co-own dogs with people nationally and inter- nationally. We have leasing rights to imported bitches we have brought from Australia and have sold dogs and used frozen semen from international sources.
Australian terriers are not always easy to place because the pub- lic has a limited awareness of the breed. We use the Australian Ter- rier Club of America website and the Golden Gate Kennel Club Bench show to educate the public about our breed. At the show they are able meet and pet dogs. We hand out breed information fly- ers. Wealso receive referrals from other Australian Terrier breeders and owners.
Any hint or trick I can share with fellow breeders? When start- ing out as a breeder, always start with the best representatives of the breed, and you will save yourself many generations of breeding, trying to establish quality dogs.
Do I show my own dogs? We always show our own dogs and strive to present them in the best possible way. We have been very successful.
The funniest thing at a dog show: early on we had a friend show a dog for us, she had not shown before and when asked by the judge to take the dog around in a small circle, she walked the dog in a two foot circle around the judge. When she had completed her “small Circle” the judge then said in an exaggerated voice “A little larger if you don’t mind.”
GAIL BERTRAND
We are Bill and Gail Bertrand owners of Reigingpoms We have been involved with Pomeranians since 2006. From the first dog show we attended our hearts were captured watching the Pomera- nians show. After that we found our amazing first show Pom Mimi and Pomeranians have been our breed ever since.
Who were my mentors? No mentors.
The best thing about being a breeder? Breeding dogs takes time, patience, and a great willingness to learn about the breed, to recog- nize the faults and weakness in your dogs in your line and how to correct them. AQ good breeder is i=one who studies, reads, watches and learns from other longtime breeders, and who breed responsibly and carefully. But to be honest the best thing about being a breeder to surrounded by fur babies that love you unconditionally and the joy they bring into our lives.
The hardest part of being a dog breeder is when it’s time to say goodbye to our loving fur babies.
Do I work outside of the home? We are entrepreneurs and own and operate several businesses outside of our Pomeranians.
Is my family involved? Absolutely we are a team we work togeth- er in every aspect as to caring and loving our all our fur babies.
Am I involved with a breed club or all-breed club and held posi- tions within the club(s)? No.
How did I come up with my kennel name and is it registered with AKC? Well of course we felt like our first show Pomeranian was a God sent. Mimi was her name and she was our first show Pom and she was a sight to watch in the show ring one day while watch- ing her in the ring someone said she is just reigning over all the male Poms this year and bingo the light went off and that was the start of ReigningPoms.
Do I co-breed and co-own with others? We have had the privi- lege and honor to collaboratively breed and co-own Pomeranians with other breeders with whom we admire and respect which many may have competed successfully in the show ring.
Is my breed easy to place? We are a small hobby breeder which means we rarely have puppies for sale nor do we offer stud service on our males.
Do I show my own dogs? No, we did not exhibit our own dogs. We have had the privilege to have some great handlers on the other end of our Pomeranians leads.
The most amusing thing I’ve ever witnessed at a dog show? That would be this past year at the Pomeranian nationals, Our girl puppy won WB and after the line up to receive the ribbon she broke loose from her handler and ran around the ring for one last hey look at me I did it. That brought everyone there to tears from laughing so hard. That will be a good memory for a long time.
AMY BIERI
My journey began with a rescue back in 1993. Once I discovered I loved the Boxer breed so much, I decided to start breeding Box- ers in 1998. I joined our local Boxer club, and began competing in obedience. I worked my way into conformation.
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