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My first show Springer was actually purchased with an obedience career in mind. Bailey, a/k/a Ch. Pride 'n Joy's Memory's Beginning, was bred by Donna Thompson and Julie Hogan, and she personified the sense of humor that so attracts me to this breed. Bailey's obedience career was short-circuited at a fairly early age by a stay with an obedience trainer whose methods were inappropriate for her, but with the expert grooming and handling of Laurin Howard, Bailey became a show champion and introduced me to the world of dog shows. Sadly, Bailey was lost to cancer at a much too early age. I still miss you, Boo – you taught me a lot.

Regent began in earnest in 1989 with the acquisition of Keswicke Got a Dream, known fondly as "Glory Be" from Laurin Howard of Keswicke ESS, Versailles, Kentucky. I fell in love with Glory's mom, Breeze (Ch. Keswicke Against the Wind) the night that I observed the delivery of Glory's litter, and was so thrilled that Laurin would entrust me with one of Breeze's daughters. Glory had a successful show career, again thanks to Laurin's talented handling, with placements in both of her Nationals classes at about 15 months of age.

Glory was the foundation for my (limited) breeding program. She had two lovely litters for me, the first sired by Ch. Canarch Maraca (Rocky), and the second by A/C Ch. Serenade's Storm Front (Boomer). Glory also had a Boomer litter for Laurin. Two of Glory's Rocky daughters have gone on to become the foundation bitches for their owners. Two of her Boomer sons have finished their championships -- Logan (co-owned with Lisa Harrington), who also earned his CD, and Drifter, who is living the good life in Kentucky.

I also retained a Boomer daughter from Glory, Ch. Regent Call to Glory, a/k/a Ditto. Ditto has been the light of my life since the day I did the first puppy trims for her litter and saw her mother all over again. Ditto  finished her championship with ease – Laurin, thanks again!  Though our hopes for a performance career never quite happened, she continues to be one of my best friends.

I acquired my first field-bred Springer in 1995.  The more involved I became in field events, the more I grew to feel that the field-bred personifies the true breed character.  I no longer actively show or breed show Springers.  I was fortunate to know and breed some very nice dogs, and I learned a great deal during my "show years."  Thanks to all who taught and supported me.