AFFENPINSCHER BREEDER: An IntervIew wIth JAcquelIne StAcy
What is your most special memory about one of your homebreds? GCh Tamarin Tug (Taser) is the top-winning American bred Affenpinscher in the history of the breed. Phil and Pat- ty Smith of Scotsdale, AZ owned and campaigned this dog throughout the country, thus allowing an Affenpinscher of this quality to be showcased for the fancy. This spurred great interest in the breed because of his type, temperament and presence. What made you and your husband decide to breed affenpinschers? When Terry and I moved to California in 1996, I wanted to be involved in breeding and showing dogs again. It had to be a dog that was portable and able to be kept as a pet and a show dog without compromising either of those aspects. The Affenpinscher was a perfect fit! What Was the best decision you made that contributed to the success of your tamarind dogs? We purchased Periwinkle En-La Ms. Munster, from Wade Koisten (bred by Elizabeth Chamberlain) and bred her to Yar- row’s Super Nova (owned by Beth Weigart). That litter pro- duced five champions. Her daughter, Ch Tamarind Tulip, was then bred to Ch Ceterra’s Little Black Sambo (bred by Lor- na Spratt and Sherry Galagan from Winnipeg, Canada) and shown by Delores Burkholder and C.L. Eudy. We discovered Sam in his senior years, and he had been utilized lightly as a stud. This mating really clicked and resulted in two national specialty and two Best in Show winners. Another decision we’ve adhered to from the start is never be kennel blind. What is most different about breeding and shoWing affenpinschers as opposed to other toy breeds you’ve bred and shoWn? Affens cannot be forced. Temperament is inherited; per- sonality is developed and developed it must be to allow them to be comical, yet serious. Where do you think today’s group of affenpinscher breeders are losing their Way, and Where are they most succeeding? Overall they are doing great—just look back to Affens 25 years ago. They are now a breed to be rightfully considered in many Toy groups.
“WATCH, LISTEN, LEARN.”
if you could give one piece of advice to an amateur handler What Would it be? Watch, listen, learn. What do you see professional handlers do that someone neW to the sport could learn from? I see professional handlers spend an incredible amount of time socializing, training and conditioning their dogs. This is a discipline that should always be remembered by anyone in
t5 01 / 05$) 5 0:4 + 6/&
Powered by FlippingBook