I
have been involved with shelties since 1978 having gotten my first as a pet
when my son was born. I was hooked enough to get another two years later
and a third, finally show quality dog a year after that. I started
actively showing and breeding in 1982. I am a member of the CKC, the CSSA and the SSCBC,
for which I now serve as President as well as Director of the Lower Mainland and
Vancouver Island Zone. I have also been a
member of the all breed club locally (Alberni Valley Kennel Club) since 1985,
having held the office of the President as well as the office of
Secretary/Treasurer and for which I now serve as Treasurer. My
home has been honored with:
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BIS Multi
Group Ch. Marpointe
Simply Delicious (#5 Shetland Sheepdog in Canada 2007)
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Multi BB Ch. Marpointe's The
Believer (2007)
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Multi BB Ch.
Marpointe's Lady Elizabeth
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BPIS Multi-Group Ch.
Marpointe's Sheba's Pride, JA (#3 sheltie puppy in Canada 1999)
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Multi- BPIS
Multi-Group Ch. Marpointe's Ice Is Nice (#3 sheltie puppy in Canada 2000)
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BPIS Can. Ch. Marpointe's Walks In Beauty (#7 sheltie
puppy in Canada 2000)
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Multi Group
Ch.
Marpointe's Cool Hand Luke (2002/2003)
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Multi Group Ch. Marpointe's Miss
Kitty(2002/2003).
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In 2005 we had 5 home-bred champions finish bringing the
total conformation champions to 29 with an obedience titled dog bringing the
number up to 30 titled Marpointe bred dogs since we began showing.
Throughout the years my
personal situations have changed and there have been a series of ups and downs
but through it all my devotion to producing shelties sound in mind and body has
been a priority and a goal towards which I have been working. I test for hips (OVC)
and eyes through a certified canine ophthalmologist, and any pet/companions I place are
placed on spay/neuter agreements with full health guarantees. I breed for myself
with view to having a sound dog, both in temperament and in structure for
the conformation and performance rings...and occasionally have need for homes in
which to place my retirees as well as those pups I have grown out that for some
reason aren't suited for the conformation ring. When that happens, my main
goal is a forever home for these loved ones, and
anyone inquiring must be prepared to answer the questions I will ask in order to
insure that they are a suitable home for a Marpointe dog.
The dogs are part of my
family, whelping and raising of the litter happening right off the living room
in my computer room, and when the pups are older, they live in a room just off
my hallway right across from the master bedroom. All are well socialized
by my numerous grandchildren and friends and leave my home as well adjusted
members of their new family. I don't have many litters, with quality
rather than quantity as my main goal and as such, I don't have a lot of pups to
offer as pet companions, but those that are can be guaranteed to be healthy and
well-bred.
I have enjoyed the full
spectrum of colors that Shelties have to offer... Blues (both bi and merles),
tricolors, bi-blacks, and sables in all their various shades, and can offer this
variety in a sound dog for all to enjoy. Until recently, all my dogs were owner/handled to
their wins. Lately, upon occasion I have had to resort to having help
because of health constraints, but whether I showed them or someone else showed
them, I am very proud of my little family. I hope you will enjoy walking through their pages with
me.
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