My history in purebred dogs goes back to the 1970s when I started breeding and exhibiting Standard Poodles, as a major and fun hobby. After 35 years there are now 77 Lemerle AKC Champion Standard Poodles and we have acheived many Best-In-Shows and Group wins, as well as Obedience, Agility, Hunt Trial and International Champions. When I retired from the University of Minnesota, my husband and I moved to Colorado and eventually to sunny New Mexico. We acquired our first Bichon, Roxie, in 2006, she became a champion, and we fell in love with the breed. They are so adorable, beautiful, smart, and trainable! We have 2 Champion girls and Krystal was the mother of our 2023 litter. Jamie is her son who is now also a champion! Our Taylor was shown by me to achieve her Grand Championship in 2023 and her grand Champion Bronze in 2024. How fortunate that I was able to befriend the following Bichon breeder-owners who have contributed so much to our success in Bichons: ** Carol Fellbaum - Hallmark Bichons, in Texas ** Joanne Rubin - Gloryb Bichons, in Oregon ** Prissy Davis - Tamiami Bichons, in Florida ** Peter Sanghoon Lee - Neverland Staz Bichons in S. Korea My gratitude to all of them !! I am a member of several purebred dog organisations and I follow their guidelines and ethical recommendations; ** Bichon Frise Club of America, Bichon Frise Club of San Diego ** Poodle Club of America, Twin Cities Poodle Club, Columbia (OR) Poodle Club ** Mesilla Valley (All-Breeds) Kennel Club