NEW CHAMPIONS 

from Sweetmont

Owned & handled by Marie Heffron, CH Foxrun Pop the Cork, littermate to our first homebred champion, Nature's Nobleman, finished as a champion in Syracuse, NY.

CH Sweetmont's Clever Endeavor, owned & handled by Kathy Steedman of Ohio earned his championship.

Sweetmont's Clever Endeavor, "Porter"

 

Litter planned for summer of 2008, out of Sweetmont's Epiphany.

Check out our smooth fox terriers decked out in their parade costumes on our "Candids" page.

 

Located in Newark Valley, NY, Sweetmont is a small family kennel including 5 spoiled SFTs. As you can see we reside in an ever ongoing renovation project—a small 1880's Victorian. Though we have individual exercise yards and insulated houses, our dogs are primarily house pets that take turns reigning over the family couch.

Since our increased involvement with smooth fox terriers over the last couple years, it has seemed wise to post photos, pedigrees, show records, and our history. Folks interested in our dogs specifically and smooth fox terriers generally have a ready access to information that may be meaningful to them.

I have personally found it beneficial to study pedigrees offered by long standing kennels.       Collections of dog photo records have helped me compile photo pedigrees and records for some of my own dogs. Such record keeping is vital to serious breed fanciers. Only by thoroughly studying the past can good breeders make progress in the future because where we have been greatly determines where we should go.

      On a lighter note, the candid shots and stories shared by other rescuers and terrier owners have been a joy to view and read. Life with terriers is eventful, unpredictable, and challenging because they are not for the faint of heart. They are loveable, loyal, and sometimes a liability. But, NEVER are they boring!!

FRIENDS WHO HAVE ALL MADE THIS POSSIBLE

      I want to thank some of the key people who have made my entry into the SFT realm possible. There is no way I could have as easily and effectively ventured into this world without their patience, guidance, hands-on assistance, and ongoing moral support.

      There is so much to learn when getting into the breeding and showing of dogs. I am "cerebral" enough to find and devour the best books and videos on all aspects of this fascination and adventure. BUT — no book can replace the experience and practical help of good friends who sincerely endeavor to help one get started—be it through phone conversations, answering endless e-mails, grooming my dogs until "I get it," taking them in the ring, giving me access to great dogs, or just allowing me to set up with them at the shows.

      Half of the "show dog" experience is social: making friends, sharing time, events, and endless discussions. It would be a much more stressful, lonely, and fruitless venture without others helping clear the way. For people like me who are genuinely interested, but sorely lacking in dog savvy, those of you who share and help us along the way are priceless.

      I was fortunate to cross the paths of Liz McLean, Marie Heffron, Lynn Steel, Chip Lowe, Sarah Covell, Jill Soble-Smith, Lorrie Worden, and Eileen Olmstead who have helped me in countless ways.

      (I have listed names chronologically—in the order I have met them since I could think of no fairer way =) ) They in turn have put me in touch with great people like Beth Hughes. I want to thank all of you publicly for all you've done for me, my dogs, and my future in the breed. I think I've learned to love the fox terriers as much for the people they have brought into my life as for the wonderful creatures themselves. You are all much appreciated.

If you have questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact me at chele@sweetmontkennels.com.

Hope you enjoyed your visit!

Michele Brazie

Chief Kennelmaid to Sweetmont Terriers =)