About

I was born and raised in Morgantown (Westover), West Virginia where I graduated from University High School.  After attending West Virginia University for four years as a pre-vet major, I moved to Morehead, Kentucky

where I obtained an associate and bachelor degree in Veterinary Technology. 

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After working with and fostering Goldren Retrievers for an assistance dog program, I

purchased my first Goldens in 2003 and began showing her in 2004.  It was there in the

show ring that I discovered Samoyeds.  I was drawn to their beauty and grace as they

glided around the ring effortlessly, smiling as if they were having more fun than they

thought possible.  After doing my research and learning what I could, I purchased 

my first Samoyed in August of 2004 from Sharon Wazney of Bluestorm Samoyeds in

Alberta, Canada.  As she grew into the multi champion she has become,

Am./Can./UKC/Multi BIS Intl. Ch.Bluestorm A Wink and a Smile RN, HIC, my love and

appreciation for this breed has also grown.  Sophie has been an incredible addition to my
family and is now the foundation for Snowshoe Samoyeds.

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It is my goal to learn, understand, and appreciate and further this breed through research, patience, and using every resource available to me to insure that I am doing what is best for the future of this already spectacular breed.  I would like to give special thanks to some of the breeders who have helped me along the way: Sharon Wazney (Bluestorm),

Jan Warner (Echo), Mary Jo Willdigg (T-Snow Star), and Linda Johnson (Dushanbe).