I was born in upstate NY, but when I was young my family moved back to Long Island where they were originally from. I dreamed of moving back upstate to buy land and fill my home with all different species of animals. I am very fortunate to have seen my dream become a reality. I live on a 70-acre farm with my extremely supportive partner. Our home is a duplex, and we share it with my best friend and her children. Together, we care for a menagerie of animals including a herd of goats!  You can rest assured your puppies have received the socialization and attention they need during the short, but critical, time they are here. 

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I am a Licensed Veterinary Technician in NYS. I worked on Long Island in specialty/emergency small animal medicine for over a decade. After leaving specialty I worked at many veterinary facilities looking for the right fit. I have settled at Harmony Veterinary Clinic, in Ballston Spa, NY where I work closely with responsible breeders providing reproductive services that are otherwise non-existent in our area. This has allowed me to immerse myself rather quickly into the world of dog breeding and competition. Being an LVT can be a conflict of interest at times, throughout my career I have had a hand in rescue work and spay/neuter clinics. I feel strongly that as veterinary professionals, supporting responsible, ethical dog breeders is an important part of improving the welfare of animals in our communities. Most shelter animals are born out of human ignorance; ethical breeders take their dogs back, and rehome themselves, if necessary. There is value in selecting a purebred dog that is right for your situation. 

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I began showing my dogs in 2022 to help validate my breeding dogs and meet people in my breed. It has been quite the adventure! It is important to network within your breed so careful and conscious breeding decisions can be made to compliment the dogs' strengths and weaknesses. Breeding what is in your home is convenient, but it is far more challenging to preserve the breeds intended form and function when you breed in this way. That is why I do not own the sires of my puppies. 

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Every breeding I do, every show I attend, everything I learn managing my dogs in my home is a learning experience that I take back to my clients in practice. ​

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Why Cardigan's? I grew up with a sheltie and always imagined managing a herd of animals, so naturally the herding group was all I ever saw for myself.  I was a breed expert before I can remember, Cardigans stood out initially for the rainbow of colors they come in. I was a bit obsessed with coat color genetics as well due to my red hair and my brunette parents. I came to see in practice that they don't have a lot of health issues, even with their long backs. They have a big dog personality but are small enough to be suitable for different lifestyles. Big ears, coat type, wagging tails, short stubby legs!!! I mean they are just perfect!​​