My family consists of my husband
Frank and my wheaten Niamh. I have been a member of the Motor City Soft
Coated Terrier Club since 1989. I have enjoyed serving as a Board Member
and currently as Vice President. I have also been Health Committee
Chairman since 1996.
In 1989 my supervisor at work had
a litter of Wheaten puppies and asked if I would like to see them. I
immediately fell in love with the breed and purchased my first wheaten
“Casey”. I started obedience school with Casey and loved working with him
so much I continued on in obedience to obtain a CD title in all four
kennel clubs.
As I attended dog shows for
obedience, I would stop along the way to watch the conformation ring. My
heart told me to get involved in showing in conformation and to become a
breeder of this wonderful breed so others may enjoy their antics as much
as I did. I started searching for a reputable breeder, which lead me to
Karen Mueller and Amber (CH Kaler Lil’Town Flirt CD). We championed Amber
in conformation and I immediately started her in obedience. She quickly
earned her CD title in all four kennel clubs.
Amber is my foundation bitch for
my kennel (Lil’Town Wheatens). Amber has produced beautiful kids and
grandkids (20 Champions to date). One of her grandkids that makes our
family complete is (CH Lil’Town House Of Ardnacassa – Niamh). I am
especially proud of her, she was Number 3 Wheaten in Breed Points in
2003. Because of this accomplishment she was invited to the 2003 AKC
Eukanuba National Championship and 2003 Westminster Kennel Club Show. In
2004 she was again invited and won an Award Of Merit. 2005 was a great
year again as she was invited to participate at the AKC Eukanuba National
Championship Show.
Niamh and I are presently enjoying
obedience classes. We will soon be competing in the obedience ring. Her
next adventure will be in the whelping box.
I hope the puppies I breed bring
as much enjoyment to their families as Frank and I have had throughout the
years. Whether as a Companion or a Show Wheaten, a family should not be
without a wheaten or two. I hope to be able continue to be a valuable
member of our club, organizing and participating in all of our club
activities.
