GRAFFITI-AIREDALE-family

WELCOME

My love of Airedales began in 1977. I was only 11 years old when I went to see my first dog show. The wonder was immediate. I was with my sister, Danièle, who owned and showed a Wire Fox Terrier. I became the owner of my first Airedale in fall of 1984. My mother received the good news, about adding a new member to our family, when Air Canada Freight called to say that the dog had arrived…

In 1987, I began my breeding program under the affix "Graffiti", now permanently registered with the Canadian Kennel Club. The word graffiti is derived from the Italian word graffio (“scratch”), and graffiti (“incised inscriptions,” plural but often used as singular) has the same meaning in French and English. Graffiti – it’s a good way to leave an indelible mark.

I met my husband to be when he came to buy an Airedale from my first litter. I was pretty sure that he loved dogs enough to live with me and my gang. In 1989, André became my companion for life and my husband a few years later. During our University studies we stopped breeding and slowed down most of our activities in the dog world.

In 1991 we bought our foundation bitch for our new breeding program. At this time we really loved the great personality of the Airedale and with Rhapsody we fell in love with the versatility of the breed. The Graffiti family, is proud to produce and own dogs who are titled in conformation (more than 75 group placements and group winners), obedience (placements, high in class and high in trial), temperament test, Canine Good Neighbour. Some of our Airedales are also trained for Hunting/Working. Always owner/handled or helped by friends like Christine Lechasseur- we are proud of our achievements.

Our daughter, Frédérique, began her junior handling career. She will be the next generation in the show ring. Our son Marc-Olivier prefers obedience and agility, the fun stuff.

The year 2002 was a turning point in our family, we adding a second breed to our kennel and bought our first Cairn Terrier.

Our son Marc-Oliver and daughter Frédérique socialize the dogs and enjoy living with Airedales and Cairns at home. Through our breeding and selection, we strive to maintain the Airedale and Cairn Terriers, their beauty, health and intelligence. Our puppies are born at home and socialized within our family. As you could see in the picture above, my “dog story” at first is now a family affair.

I am an active member of the CKC since 1986. I am also a member of the Airedale Terrier Club of Canada as Regional Director, the Airedale Terrier Club of America, the High Altitude Airedale Terrier Club and the Cairn Terrier Club of Canada. We are always eager to learn and we participate in many seminars.

Through out our Airedale and Cairn life we meet a lot of great people and many became good friends (to many to named here), Some important people have helped us and we want to thank Louise & Johanne, Doreen & Bob, April, Louise Chady& Yvan Mongeon and Bonnie & Steve Gilbert.

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