Janet has been breeding Cavalier King Charles Spaniels since 1975, with her original breeding stock coming from England. Janet lived in England from 1970-1976 with her family, obtaining her first Cavaliers in 1975. With no crystal ball to know what was in store, Janet found her first Cavalier, Bucky, the dog of her heart. Bucky planted an idea in Janet's mind that Cavaliers were so special, that with the help of two diligent English breeders, Janet obtained Nellie, her first brood bitch. She feels she was truly blessed to start out with two such quality dogs.
Janet has been a member of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of America and is currently a charter member of both the American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club (the parent club of the AKC) and the Badgerland Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club. Janet recently earned a "Breeder Of Merit" Award from the AKC. This award has several requirements including:
* Has a history of at least 5 years involvement with AKC events.
* Earned at least 4 Conformation, Performance or Companion event titles on dogs they bred/co-bred.
* Member of an AKC club.
* Certifies that applicable health screens are performed on the sire and dam as recommended by the Parent Club.
* Demonstrates a commitment to ensuring 100% of the puppies produced are AKC registered.
Ana met Janet in 1995 when she was looking for a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Janet's girl, Dyna, just had a litter the day before. Ana obtained Ivy from that litter and showed her at the first AKC show that recognized Cavaliers. That show was in January, 1996. Ivy was the only Cavalier in the show and of course won her class and best of breed. It was a great first experience for Ana, Ivy, and Janet. Even though Ivy was the only one in her class, we knew she was a champion. Ivy crossed the rainbow bridge in September of 2008. We miss her terribly, but she gave us 13 years of joy with her wonderful temperment and unconditional love. Ivy came from Janet's original breeding stock and has produced wonderful puppies. Her legacy has been carried on in all the puppies that she had.
We both have a one year health guarantee for any genetic diseases. We do yearly screenings for MVD (Mitral Valve Disease) and eye problems on all of our breeding stock.
Janet and Ana have since become best friends and we continually discuss our dogs, pedigrees, dog health and family. We have been through not only dog crises together, but personal and family crises as well. We have gained an insight into and bond with each other that only comes from working and playing together on a daily basis.
In 2004, Ana formed the Badgerland Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club that is now recognized as a licensed club with the AKC. We are now able to hold pointed shows. Ana was the President of the club for 3 years and is now the Secretary. Janet held the position on the Board of Directors for three years. Both of us are Regular active members in the American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club and attend our yearly National show. The Badgerland Club holds an annual Cardiac Clinic, usually in September and now starting a second clinic to be held in April with a certified Veteranary Cardiologist. Last year we are added an Eye Clinic also. These clinics are open to all breeds and have been successful for the past four years. We hold matches and fun days and always have a great time. Ana was the Show Chairman of the 2010 Regional Specialty which was held on October 29, 30, and 31, 2010. Please visit our club website at Badgerlandckcsc.org for more information on future Specialties.
We both try to attend as many educational seminars as possible to continue our learning of Cavaliers and dogs in general. There is so much to know that the learning never stops. Some seminar subjects include: health issues, structure and movement, grooming, nutrition, showing, etc.
We are dedicated to the improvement and betterment of this wonderful breed. We truly love our dogs and are grateful to them for being the catalysts to meeting each other and many other wonderful people who have become good friends.
