Our Story
The adventure started in 2001 with our first GSMD Burley, featured at the top of the Home Page, from breeders Lisa and Rex Peters. I did not show or breed him, but his incredible spirit and working ability was evident in the Agility, Obedience, Herding, Drafting and Rally rings. I continue to show our Swissies in all of these sports, with a particular emphasis on agility and drafting. I am a GSMD draft judge.
In 2004 Cathy Cooper, my mentor and friend, produced myfoundation bitch, Sophia. Sophia's first litter was whelped January 2008 and she went on to produce 27 puppies. Over 55 litters later, I am completely in love with this incredible endeavor. I could not breed without the guidance and support of our reproductive specialty veterinarians, Drs. Kara Kolster and Mary Ontiveros, their amazing support staff, and many others in the Swissy community. Thank you!
I served on the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America Board of Directors for six years, four of those as President. i also served as the GSMDCA AKC Delegate for six years. I am currently the treasurer of the Chesapeake & Potomac Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club. Happily retired from my profession as an educator, I live on four acres in Ashland, Virginia, where the dogs love to romp and play. My two grown children live in California with their dogs Jasper, Ribz and Sage. Featured left is Dicey from my very first litter.