I have always been around animals, having grown up on a farm.  I competed in horse shows for quite awhile before showing dogs.  At one time I was showing both horses and dogs before deciding that it was with the dogs where my heart was. 

I believe that being out and showing competitively in obedience has helped in knowing what to look for in a competitive dog.  I am currently showing three dogs.  The above picture is “OTCH Tanbark’s Something’s Burnin UDX14 - Coke.  Some of her accomplishments now include 2007 Obedience Dog of the Year (accomplishing this award at 10 years of age), 4 perfect scores of 200, World Series Winner, National Specialty Winner, 73 High in Trials, 55 High Combines' and dam of our first Field Trial Champion.  I did not start training her until she was two years old.  Once we started training, it was hard to take time out for puppies, which was the original reason I kept her. She was quick to learn and always willing to work.

Following Coke is OTCH Tanbark's True Grit UDX2 - Wyatt.  What a thrill it has been to walk in the ring with Wyatt.  Wyatt has been a character from the get go.  His personality shines and many people have commented on that is the type of dog they would like.  Wyatt now has 2 perfect scores of 200 and multiple High in Trial and High Combines'. Although much of 2007 was devoted to Coke achieving the Obedience Dog of the Year, Wyatt was 14th in the country with limited showing in Utility. He is following in Coke's winning ways.

Although Mike my husband is not involved with the breeding process, he has been showing for over 30 years and also is an AKC obedience judge.  He also helps with the raising of the puppies, taking pictures and gives his support, especially when I am out showing.

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