Showsight September 2020

DOUGLAS HUFFMAN, BROUGHCASTL PUGS

As a teen, I started showing with Jane Fahey. Jane lived in Lees Summit, Mis- souri. I went to shows with her until she passed away. Her influence on type and quality taught me well. Jane was a promi- nent breeder and trainer of Pugs as well as Saddlebred horses. She schooled me on the importance of type and quality in breeding. Her technique and presentation in the show ring were impeccable and a big influence on my career. One of Jane Fahey’s claims to fame was leading the Inaugural Parade for President Eisenhower on one of her Saddlebred horses. Joan Alexander’s knowledge of structure was a basis for me to choose the right dogs. Joan gave me a more thorough knowledge of structure as form to function. Professional handler Jack Funk taught me about show ring preparation and grooming. Jack was dedicated to excellent show ring preparation. I use what I learned from him to this day. I learned from all the great handlers of the time—Jane Forsyth, Clint Harris, Edna Voyles, Emelyn Mangels—by watching and asking questions. The Broughcastl Pugs are widely known, highly successful and well respected. What breeding philosophies do you adhere to? I only breed from sound, health-tested individuals. I have been successful with linebreeding and outcrossing to families that are strong in traits that my breeding has lacked. How many dogs do you currently house? Tell us about your facilities and how the dogs are maintained. I have five adults and seven puppies. All are born and raised in my kitchen. All my dogs have house and sofa time. I have two acres with five paddocks for them to exercise in. The adults all sleep and eat separately in the lower level of my house.

Jane Fahey, top Pug breeder and American Saddlebred trainer, riding Lady Sue McDonald

Top breeder Margery Shriver, Patrick McManus, CH Sheffields Hot Comet, handler Blanche Roberts, Doug Huffman holding CH Broughcastl Blaque Blush, Mike Penny

CH Broughcastl Brigadir of Doun, First Champion Broughcastl Pug, under judge Mrs. Carl Cass

My First BIS with CH Fahey’s Great Balls of Fire, under Breeder-Judge Esther Wolf

CH Tupelo Showboat Tu China Tu with judge Jim Tomsic

112 | SHOWSIGHT MAGAZINE, SEPTEMBER 2020

Powered by