How did I decide I wanted to work and breed dogs?

Compared to most other dog breeders my journey into the canine world originated from very peculiar roots! I started out getting a college degree as a Fish & Wildlife Technician, at Fleming College in Lindsay Ontario. I knew that I loved working with animals, and as a child in kindergarten, my answer to the famous question of "What do you want to be when you grow up?" was always met with an enthusiastic answer of "A BIOLOGIST!" After working in the nature center at Presquile Provincial Park, caring for the captive animals, I was convinced my childhood fantasy was the right path inspiring me to get my degree as a Fish & Wildlife technician. I worked for the Lower Tent Conservation authority helping to manage the spread of invasive species while helping monitor Benthic health in local creeks and streams. While working in the environmental sector I was lucky enough to meet a wonderful working dog, trained to find endangered turtles in wetlands. It was always amazing to watch him tirelessly work, carefully bring us each turtle to be measured and tagged! He was so effective at finding these endangered turtles in areas that field technicians had previously failed. We were able to collect enough data to protect an even larger conservation area to help with the habitat restoration and long term species management plans. Working with a dog had made a world of difference! It was a few more years before the idea of becoming a breeder would ever pop into my mind though! And it was my experience working on a fish farm that brought it to light. On the farm, they had a very successful captive-bred population of endangered white sturgeon. These are MASSIVE prehistoric species weighing up to 500 pounds in captivity and over 1000 in the wild! I found the Biodiversity program amazing, pit tagging every single breeding fish on-site (upwards of 30,000+ between the white Sturgeon and Coho on-site), while tanking a unique DNA test sample from a simple fin clip. The data gained from DNA testing was then used to maximize biodiversity and prevent hereditary mutations by developing new tests to screen for illnesses such as malformed caudle fins. So when I relocated in 2017 after purchasing my first home, an exciting new prospect occurred to me. It was possible to blend my love of science, and endangered species management, with my fondness of animals, care and husbandry. With love and passion, I already had for my own dogs!

 Like a Keystone falling into place, interconnecting multiple aspects of my life.