South East Texas Yorkies

Throughout my life, various agri-science projects have been a constant.  I began as a little girl who just loved animals; spending much of my time on my grandparent’s dairy farm.  Livestock, mixed breeds dogs, barn cats, scraped up strays, raccoons, skunks; anything I could get my hands on was mine to keep.   My first litter included five little hound dogs in 1976, one becoming my childhood companion.  I experienced the incredible miracle of his birth and the absolute heartbreak when his time had come to an end.   

My parents’ furthered my education in kennel operation beginning in the early 80’s breeding the American Staffordshire Terrier also known as the American Pit Bull.   As I was still young, I gained little knowledge of kennel operation; however, a love and admiration of animals of all kind had bloomed.  As children, we were taught to have compassion for animals; but, at the same time, we learned the incredible impact working animals and livestock have on our daily lives.   As the Pitt Bull fell out of favor due to the use of these dogs for exhibition, our breeding program was discontinued in an effort to curb this trend.  We turned our attention to various livestock projects from rabbits to lambs and everything in between.  We spent our time providing daily care again at the guiding hand of our parents. 

About ten years had passed when my parents began working with terriers once again, Miniature Schnauzers and Scottish Terriers specifically.  As I was older, I began to discover the complex science behind a quality breeding program.  My parents were not just placing haphazard dogs together, but perpetuating a standard of excellence within a breed.  Each litter was carefully planned and the mates carefully selected based on overall objectives rather than financial gain.  Their kennel operation continued long after I had left the nest and my own work with dogs began.