with CINDY ENROUGHTY
1. Tell us three conformation characteristics you consider criti- cal in your breeding program. I truly believe that form follows function. While I have had TFTs since 1965, I started in AKC conformation with Great Pyrenees. That taught me to look for soundness, clean movement and sufficient reach and drive. I am currently seeing short upper arms lead- ing to goose stepping as well as lack of angulation in the rear resulting in lack of drive in the show ring. 2. What dog that you have bred have you been most excited about and why? I am excited about every dog that I have bred. While I do have several BBE Champions, each and every litter is a delight and a challenge. 3. What are your thoughts on importing and exporting? As the Toy Fox Terrier is uniquely an American breed, I’ve not seen any actual importing. As far as exporting, I am excited that our breed is beginning to catch on in other countries. My one concern is that as breeders we are both concerned with the type of home/ken- nel the dogs are being sent into and that we are sending them our best exam- ples of the breed. I feel that sending anything but our best reflects poorly on the breeder and the breed. 4. To date, what has been your high point as a breeder?
I have truly enjoyed seeing TFTs that I have bred or co-bred doing well in the conformation ring. However, I receive the most satisfaction in seeing the joy that my puppies bring to their new owners. 5. What is your pet peeve in the show/breeding world? I am frequently frustrated by those who jump on the bandwagon of the “fla- vor of the month”. For example, the first few years of AKC recognition I saw many instanc- es of Judges putting up dogs with “all white bodies” over nicer dogs with color. I think breeders must have some awareness of the genetic mess that can result from breeding white to white. Paying attention to the standard and making sure that health clear- ances are completed are important to the breed. 6. Is there a grooming secret you would like to share? I am very happy to have a wash and wear breed. 7. Do you inbreed, linebreed or outcross and why? I feel that linebreeding and outcross- ing are important. Without linebreeding, you lose the things you cherish most and without outcrossing, you breed yourself into a corner. 8. Do you think your current standard is adequate?
I think the standard suits the breed fairly well. I do feel that nine DQ’s is a lot and the fact that five of them relate to color is a bit much. 9. Where do you house your dogs and whelp your bitches? I am a small hobby breeder, so all of my dogs live in my home. The bitches are whelped in my bedroom and all puppies are raised in my family room. 10. At what age do you determine a puppy to be show quality? I first evaluate the puppies at eight weeks of age. I then look at them again at 16 weeks of age. At that time I’m fairly confident of what they will become. 11. What is the greatest health concern for your breed today? There are three genetic tests being used for our breed. The test for CHg has been available for quite some time. The test for PLL became available to our breed a few years ago. As the testing has been completed by breeders who choose, these seem to be less of a prob- lem. The newest concern is SCA. While this test has been available for some time, it has only recently been applied to the TFT after affected dogs in the breed were diagnosed. 12. If you were not involved with showing dogs, what would you do? Have a life, go on vacation, afford to retire and be much less fulfilled.
with LILA FAST
1. Tell us three conformation characteristics you consider criti- cal in your breeding program. Level top line, square, well laid back shoulders and nice turn of stifle. 2. What dog that you have bred have you been most excited about and why? It would be Isaac. He is my first white and tan special. 3. What are your thoughts on importing and exporting? I sell very little and never have imported or exported. 4. To date, what has been your high point as a breeder?
9. Where do you house your dogs and whelp your bitches? My dogs live in the house and pup- pies are whelped in my bedroom. 10. At what age do you determine a puppy to be show quality? I evaluate my puppies at eight weeks and again at 12 weeks. 11. What is the greatest health concern for your breed today? Toy fox terrier are healthy, happy dogs but I do test for CHG PLL and SCA. 12. If you were not involved with showing dogs, what would you do? I would go to more basketball games and the tournaments.
My dogs being ranked and placing in the group as an owner handler 5. What is your pet peeve in the show/breeding world? Poor sportsmanship 6. Is there a grooming secret you would like to share? Brush teeth, keep the toe nails short and bathe before a show. 7. Do you inbreed, linebreed or outcross and why? I linebreed and outcross to establish a line. 8. Do you think your current standard is adequate? Yes.
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