| THANKS! I feel so fortunate to be living my dream. It would not have been possible without the help, guidance and support of many people. To my "not-a-dog-person" husband and chief kennel assistant, THANK YOU for putting up with and helping me while I follow my dream. You are a Champion in my heart. To my children, THANK YOU for helping at home, in training and at shows. Follow your passion. I cherish the friends I have made in the Cavalier world. We come from all walks of life, but our love for this breed is our common bond. I doubt I would have gotten a start without Jennifer Wehking of St Jon Cavaliers. THANK YOU for being my friend and mentor, holding my hand (long distance even!), trusting me with the wonderful dogs I have received from you. Thanks also for a ton of fun down South and introducing me to even more Cavalier people. Mary and Michael Hanus of Winterhaven Cavaliers, along with their friend Jane Helminski have been my "local" (2 hours away) support group. THANK YOU for permitting me to use your wonderful stud dogs, and for the friendship we share. Julie Brienen makes me laugh or smile at least once a day. Not only is she a cherished friend (actually she has become part of our family), but she puts up with my driving ( and much, much more!) Through my membership and involvement in my local All Breed club over the past several years, I have made many new friends that own various breeds of dogs and have learned so much. I am currently president of the Badgerland Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club which is a regional breed club. The club members are very supportive of each other and the breed. Showing my Cavaliers in AKC conformation has opened up a whole new world to me. I have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and am always eager to learn more to hopefully do my part to improve this wonderful breed. I spend a good amount of my time on the phone talking to those who are interested in learning about Cavaliers. It is my pleasure to further the education of all who are interested. Few people in this world are lucky enough to do what they LOVE! I am truly blessed. Maureen Pogorzelski |
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