I have shown, trained, imported, competed with, and bred German Shepherd dogs since 1995.  Our dogs have won not only in the US, but all across Europe in Conformation and other performance events.  I had grown up with both German Shepherds and Poodles, and always loved an intelligent, willing, soulful, and fun dog.  My husband when I met him had a Doberman and always was attracted to smooth coated elegant looking breeds that were highly trainable.  In 2001 we began to look for a companion for him since his Doberman was getting very arthritic and we knew she wouldn't be around for long.  Another large breed was not an option, so our search for the perfect little dog for him began.  A small breed with sleek coat, elegant structure and lines, fire, spark, trainability, and attitude.  We found it all in the Manchester Terrier and we purchased our first Standard in December of 2001.  She was a small Standard but with button ears so she was not able to show in the toy ring, and not competitive in the Standard ring.  So, we showed her at a couple of matches and let her be my husband's wonderful companion.  We have owned, shown, and finished a handful of Manchesters since her, and continue to truly love and enjoy the breed.  Our children are very active in training, showing, and puppy socialization.  Breeding is not our main focus, and when we do breed, we do our best to breed what is only correct and sound.  We breed per the breed standard for something for ourselves first.  We are upfront, honest, and open with anyone who is contacting us about our dogs.