West Highland White Terrier Breed Magazine - Showsight

BREED VIEWS: WEST HIGHLAND WHITE TERRIERS

LINDY BARROW I have always loved the West Highland White Terrier, hav- ing my first one at age four. It was some 36 years later when I purchased my first show dog. Years later I laughed at my thoughts back then, how much work can one little white dog be? Almost 20 years later with a full staff and a kennel run- ning 20-30 dogs, I have my answer. The breed is my passion and I have worked hard to under- stand health, structure and bloodlines. My two goals were, to breed healthy, correct dogs to show and to become a repu- table breeder. This includes always being there for assistance which my pet or show owners may require. I attribute a great deal of my success to not only my choic- es in breedings, but to my team which consists of my kennel manager, Celso Mollo (also photographer) and the handlers and other breeders with whom I have associated with. Many being mentors especially in the early years. Hopefully I will I be able to pass this knowledge on to others, especially those wishing to become involved in this wonderful breed. I live in Caledon, Ontario. I hate to use the word “retired” accountant as I am busier than ever. Managing two real estate holding companies, one being a thoroughbred breeding farm which I am becoming more active in. My family bred thoroughbreds for many years which I believe is why when I started showing and breeding dogs that working with bloodlines was of such great interest to me. SANDY CAMPBELL Animals have always been a part of my life because my family found a very active little girl a bit annoying. So my 1st show dog was a 7 year old male Collie with prick ears when I was 10 years old. Being excused from the ring did not deter me. I babysat one whole summer to buy what was supposed to be a “show dog”. Again, I was not to be deterred. When I got my 1st Westie, Heather, as a rescue from a puppy mill I was smitten to say the least. The rest is history. As a breeder, I am passionate about producing sound, healthy and correct dogs which do well in conformation and performance. I am very proud to have dogs excel in all areas. Camcrest Westies have been in the top ten Westies nearly every year since 1993. Having National Specialty winners go on to be Most Versatile Westie in the National and Roving Specialties are proof of my passion. Three Camcrest Westies

are multiple All Breed Best in Show winners who have also completed the requirements for the WHWTCA’s Master of Versatility Award and Registry of Merit. My passion entered the performance area because of friends who seemed to be having more fun than I was, so it began with Earthdog. I love seeing the dogs exercise their natural instincts in Earthdog and Barn Hunt or showing their intelligence and soundness doing Rally and Agility. BERGIT COADY KABEL

Westies and Scotties have been my breeds for 55 years. My early training was in England, where I made my first Westie “Bobby” an English Champion in record time. After I brought him to this country we did a lot of winning together, and he also became an important Stud Dog. The top winning Westie bitch of all time in the US is sired by him.

During my professional Handling career of 50 years, I fin- ished many Westies for breeders from all over the country. We won many Speacialties, Groups and Best in Shows. My major Superstar was “Ted”, CH. Holyrood’s Hotspur O‘ Shelly Bay, an incredible dog in conformation, showmanship and brain. He ended up the second Top winning W.H.W. Terrier of all time, with 51 Best in Shows, 156 Group Ist. I have bred a few litters of Westies, but decided that being a breeder and a professional handler would create a conflict of interest . MELINDA LYON

I live in Louisville, Kentucky and I’m a retired Certified Registered Nurse Anes- thetist. My other passions after dogs, I sing bass in a Sweet Adeline women’s bar- bershop chorus plus I love to expand my mind by playing bridge. I’ve had dogs all my life except the years I was in nursing and anesthesia school. I got my first show dog in 1973 and I’ve been judging since

1993. In a limited breeding program while working to sup- port my habit, I mean hobby, I’ve probably bred, shown and finished around 50 to 60 dogs, many from the Bred by Exhibi- tor class. I’ve been honored to judge Westies at Montgomery Co. three times, served as Chair of Judges Education for the

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