~ ~ ~ MIKE ~ ~ ~
Mike was brought up with a Border Collie and a variety of animals. Mike attended Plymouth College of Further Education achieving his City & Guilds as a Motor Vehicle Technician. He then went on to gain National Craftsman and then studied further to gain his teaching qualifications. He runs his own successful business within the motor industry.
At the time of writing, Mike is:
Vice-Chairman & Show Manager - Plymouth & District Canine Society
Group Steward - Paignton & District Fanciers Association
Mike is a Kennel Club approved judge of Dobermann.
Mike is a founder member of the South West Dobermann Club and in the past has served as a Committee member, Treasurer and Vice-Chairman.
~ ~ ~ DEBBIE ~ ~ ~
Debbie was brought up with a Border Collie, a Yellow Labrador and again a variety of animals. Debbie always had a love of horses and used to ride cross country, also riding side saddle and started show jumping. Debbie attended Plymouth College of Further Education training as a Personal Secretary. She worked in this field for a while before re-training, gaining her City & Guilds and working within the Social Services network. Debbie also assists with the rescue of Swans in distress.
At the time of writing, Debbie is:
Secretary - Plymouth & District Canine Society
Debbie is a Kennel Club approved judge of Dobermann at Championship level and has awarded Challenge Certificates to both sexes of Dobermann in all four of the home countries and is approved by the Kennel Club to award Challenge Certificates for Groenendael and Tervueren. She is on numerous judging lists within the Working & Pastoral groups.
Debbie is a founder member and Committee member of the South West Working & Pastoral Association having been Treasurer for 10 years in the past.
Debbie is a founder member of the South West Dobermann Club and in the past has served as a Committee member, Treasurer and Secretary spanning approx 20 years.
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As part of a Committee, Mike & Debbie both help to run fortnightly ringcraft dog training classes and regularly host Kennel Club required seminars, also helping with rescue and re-homing of Dobermann.
We have gained so much pleasure from the world of dogs that we work very hard to give something back through our Committee work.
We are always ready to extend a helping hand to anyone who asks.
