| I purchased my
first dog, a Siberian Husky male in 1973. He, fortunately for us,
was of good enough quality to become our first champion and sire our
first litter. That was the beginning of Snowmist Siberians.
My timing could not have been better for getting involved in this breed
as many of the most famous kennels and their founders were still in
existence. My mom and I had a short-lived trial with Alaskan
Malamutes and decided they were not for us. However the adventure with other
breeds continued and we enjoyed a Newfoundland and a few Salukis.
During this time I handled many different breeds. In 1980 my
husband brought American Foxhounds into the picture and we still have
them today along with the Siberians.
I am still actively showing and
breeding on a small scale. Our kennel (Snowmist Siberians) has
been highly successful in Canada and around the world. My husband
and I competed in sled dog races, winning our fair share of awards up
until the fall of 1996 when family and business commitments forced us to
retire. While racing, we actively participated in the Sled Dog
Certificate Program earning over 40 titles. Our dogs have numbered
in the top for our breed on many occasions including Top Siberian 1986
& 1987 with BIS, BISS AM/CDN CH. Snowmist's Mai Tai, Top Siberian
1994 BIS CH. Kakoma's Better Than Average and recently top again in 2001
with BIS CH. Snowmist's Eternal Flame. In 1993 and 1994 the
Siberian Husky Club of Canada awarded our lead dog Northstar's Snowmist
Birch C.D., S.D.U. the Ward Trophy for successfully competing in sled
dog racing, showing and obedience within one club year. This was
the first time any dog had won this award in back to back years.
I am a graduate of the canine course
"Dogs, A Hobby or Profession" created by Casey Gardiner.
Included in this educational program was a course on structure that
taught structure based on a measuring process. I have used this
process to improve my own knowledge, to help others understand what they
see and to evaluate litters of puppies and grown dogs. I have
conducted all breed measuring clinics as well as seminars on this topic.
Today I am a licensed All Breed
Canadian Kennel Club judge in Canada. I began my judging career
officially in 1994. Since that time I have had the honor of
judging in my own country (Canada), Belgium, France, Finland, New
Zealand, Australia, Ireland, Spain and the United States of
America. Specialties I've had the pleasure of judging include the
Rocky Mountain Siberian Husky Club, the Belgian Siberian Husky Club
(twice), Saint Bernard Club of Ontario, Great Pyrenees Club of Central
Ontario, Alaskan Malamute Club of NSW Inc, The Siberian Husky Club of
NSW Inc, the National Specialty for Nordic Breeds (Spain) and the 8e
Reunion Nationale d'Elevage du Siberian Husky France, as well as several
others.
I have been an active member of the all
breed club Barrie Kennel and Obedience Club Inc. in which I have held
such positions as President and Show Chair Person, and currently hold
the position of Judges Committee Chair.
Since 2004 I have been service as the
Canadian Kennel Club Director for Zone 4 - Ontario North. My
duties have included; Chair of the Canadian Kennel Club Junior Kennel
Club Council, past Chair of the Club Relations Committee, past member of
the Breed Specific Legislation Committee, and current Hospitality and
Transportation Chair for the CKC Purina National Charity Show.
Contact information:
Kim Leblanc
3990 Line 7N, R.R. #4
Coldwater, ON
Canada L0K 1E0
(705) 835-5912 (phone)
(705) 835-9935 (fax)
k.leblanc@xplornet.com
(email)
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