BREEDER’S FORUM brussels griffon by Jacque Jones Treyacres Brussels Griffon W hat a surprise to be asked to write this article... I have been “out of dogs” for a 2. What dog that you have bred have you been most excited about and why?
I really am unable to answer this. But if I have to pick one I would probably say “Ch. Treyacres Zorro”. I cannot say he was definitely the best Griff I bred. I know that he sired many great champi- ons and was an asset to the breed. But the most exciting moment I can remem- ber was when he went BEST IN SHOW at 10 months of age... with yours truly at the end of the lead! The rest of his show career was with a handler and I just watched! 3. What are your thoughts on importing and exporting? Years ago we imported some nice Griffons from England and I feel that they added a lot to our breeding pro- gram. I have exported several to a good friend in Europe who is starting his own breeding program. If anyone who chooses to export, do your homework and make sure that you know where your dogs are going. 4. To date, what has been your high point as a breeder?
few years. Having had dogs for most of my life, it seems strange not to have a puppy beside me as I sit here at the computer. But there comes a time when it is time to quit. An option would have been to send a dog off with a handler, but that just wouldn’t work for me. We did that a few times and had some great wins but I didn’t have that special feeling of tak- ing a young dog in the ring and hoping that he enjoyed it as much as I did. Was his tail up? Hopefully it was, but if not he may be entered at several more small shows for experience and if he was not enjoying it by then, he stayed home, or in some cases, he went to pet home and spent the rest of his life living in luxury on someone’s lap. Of course, if he was of that special quality, we may use him for breed- ing... if we bred to a really great Griffon with showmanship that just wouldn’t quit. I chose to never double up on a fault... conformation nor showman- ship. Of course, it didn’t always turn out as I had planned, but when it did work. WHEEEE! When I decided to retire, I went the whole way and Treyacres prefix is retired also. This does not mean that I will never be a spectator at ringside. It is always great to meet old friends, tell stories of years ago and watch the ring full of pups as we pick out that Best In Show prospect. “I WOULD RATHER LOSE WITH A GOOD DOG THAN WIN WITH A POOR ONE.” 1. Tell us three conformation characteristics you consider criti- cal in your breeding program. Head, bone, topline. I must add “temperament”.
Beautiful smooth male.
Young red bitch with a beautiful top line.
cH Treyacres Zorro at 10 months of age, first BIs.
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