Pure Dog Talk

Sealyham Terrier owner-handler at the 2018 Westminster Kennel Club Olga Forlicz and Leslie Jaseph, Sealyham Terriers breeders, share stories about the international friendships and journeys of a successful breeder owner-handler. Details matter Jaseph shares her experience showing in the hyper competitive East Coast terrier groups, many of which are dominated by top professional handlers. "You have to go in the ring with your dog trained and prepared like any other person in the ring," Jaseph said. "You have to understand preparation and trimming. You can’t make an excuse. You and your dog have to be prepared." No excuses Jaseph's highly successful bitch was entered at Westminster Kennel Club, but she didn't bring her because she wasn't quite back to top condition from her litter of puppies. "You have to have high standards," Jaseph said. "Never bring your dog out unless you feel it can win." US versus Europe Forlicz, who lives in Poland and is the breeder of Jaseph's competitive bitch, compared European and