PA Maltese Breeders PA Yorkshire Terrier Breeders PA Toy Poodle Breeders PA Dog Kennels

"There are Dogs you like, Dogs you love and Dogs that completely capture
your heart. To own a Yorkshire Terrier is to know the difference".

Virginia "Ginny" & Vince

Welcome to our site. We live in Pennsylvania and have been breeding Toy Poodles, since the late 70's. Our first three toy
poodles was a silver female, a black female and a red male. Katie the silver poodle was my sweetheart unfortunately she did
not like Vince at all. As time passed we purchased more quality poodles including some of the blood lines of Syntifny Piece
of the Rock and Hell's A Blasen.
A few years went by then Vince had a very serious car accident causing us to discontinue our kennel. Although I did keep
Katie, the remaining little family members went to close friends and relatives.
After his recovery, I wanted to have the kennel going again. I must admit "I love puppies". Nothing in this world makes me
feel any better than having a puppy kiss me and the smell of puppy breath. I decided to start with the Toy Poodles then add a
breed or two later on. Our choices were along with the Toy Poodle, the Maltese and Yorkshire Terrier. After some time again
we're breeding some excellent blood lines including our own blood line.
For some years we had another dream that someday we would go to the Westminster Dog Show in New York not to
participant but just to visit the show. Every year the Westminster Dog Show came on the TV, we would say to each other
maybe we'll make it next year. Then as fate works we met a wonderful person Lee Coleman owner of "Lin-Lee Maltese"
kennel, he introduced us to the breeder of Polar Bear. The next thing we knew, Polar Bear had qualified for the 2005
Westminster Dog Show. Lee Coleman, and Polar Bear, made our years of someday come true.
On Feb. 14, 2005, Polar Bear and I walked into ring #7 at Madison Square Gardens, home to Westminster Kennel Club.
"Yes Virginia there is a Santa Claus. Even in February"

Your not looking for a show dog:
Most people are looking to buy a small lap dog, not a show dog. Basically that is the kind of pet we sell. Excellent in health, a
wonderful attitude, and just wanting to be loved. Our puppies are handled moments after delivery we like to call this "imprint
puppy training", making the pups accept you as their closest friend. By doing this with all our puppies we have found
everything you do with them even as they get older is very easy and the trust is unbelievable. The feedback from our new
owners have stated how easy it is to house break and bond with the pups is amazing. Even the new owner's veterinarian
was surprised with handling the pups especially being able to hold them in one hand while they lay on their back.
Each puppy is handled and played with daily at first we have them just lying on our chest while we watch TV of course
sleeping is their biggest event. As time passes they are all over the floors pulling your hair and licking your nose. Rough
housing with each other. Then one by one they find a quiet spot and drift off to sleep. We gather them up and then back to
mom. Tomorrow we do it all over again.
The puppies make us feel young again. How they make you laugh, letting everything else seem so unimportant. The
puppies can reach a part of your heart that no one else can touch. Only a fellow animal lover will ever understand this bond.

Helping to fill the void:
Small dogs for seniors can bring a whole new meaning to the phrase "man's best friend". For those who may have lost loved
ones or live far from family, pets can make a bright spot in their lives. Over the years a puppy provides a great
companionship for those who need a friend and a loved one.
We have the opportunity to visit local retirement home with our smaller size pets. Each person holds the dog on their lap,
hugging, kissing, laughing and just stroking the dogs hair. At one of our visit a lady said, "I haven't brushed hair like this
since my daughter was a young girl". Just watching her facial expressions you could almost see her go back in time.
Selling a puppy to someone is not just a final event. We like the new owners to keep in touch either by e-mails, cards,
letters, telephone calls or even a return visit with the pup. We love and miss each one of them.
Helping to select the right breed:
We belong to two local kennel clubs the Laurel Highland Kennel Association and the Altoona Area Kennel Association both
have dog handling classes available. These classes are a must in getting the pup ready for the shows. Each year the clubs
have A.K.C dog show for conformation. If looking to add a special member to your household attending a dog show gives
you the opportunity to see and touch almost every purebred dog. Also being able to meet and talk with other dog people from
all over the country.
But I think the best advice is to use your HEAD not your HEART when you purchase a puppy. Think about your age, your
health and your surroundings. All puppies are cute and cuddly, easy to pick-up, hold, and walk on a leash as time passes
some breeds start to shed their head now about table height, and walking them on a leash almost dislocates your shoulder.
If you are an older person, maybe you should think small dog. If you live in a city maybe you should think small dog. If you
want to take your dog shopping with you maybe you should think small dog. If you do not want a sore back and shoulder all
the time maybe you should think small dog. Have we helped you with making a decision to buy a.....Small dog?
No matter what you purchase, make sure you are a good pet owner. You must take care of all their needs if you work,
remember 100% of the dogs needs must be taken care of before you leave for work, school,etc...Example; going outside for
bathroom needs, fresh food, clean water, toy's and clean bedding. We believe in crating unattended pets some others do not
  they feel this is not fair to the animal. Why we do and suggest to our new owners to use the crates is for the safety and
protection of the animal. Also makes house breaking a lot easier. Puppies like young children do not make wise choices all
the time like chewing on, electric cord, a sponge, a plant, etc.   A person we knew purchased a puppy ( not from us) and left it
just run loose in the home returning home from work he found the puppy was sick. They rushed him to the vet found out after
death he chewed and swallowed a piece of sponge. What else could have caused the same outcome? So, yes we support
the use of a proper size crate for the health and safety of the pet. It is their own space, a safe haven with low overhead giving
each the feeling of a den. Crate them for their own protection.

"Loving
what we do
has given us
total joy in
our life".