About me ...

My introduction into the breed of Papillons came through my daughters

interaction with the local 4-H club as a Jr Handler. With the help of our 4-H

leader, Betty Culbreth and Barbara Cecil we acquired our first Papillon from

Dorthea Robinson.

I am forever grateful to these 3 people for their kindness, time and effort

spent helping my daughter. Amanda did achived the honor of being the

# 1 Jr Handler for the Papillon Club of America in 1990. When Amanda left

dogs to pursue other activities I took over the dogs and began to have an

interest in showing them myself and later in breeding.

I attended my first National show in 1991 in Tempe, Arizona. I learned a

great deal about the breed and at that show I found "a look" and a line of

Papillons that I feel in love with. I have pursued this line since that time

working very hard to create a dog that I have in my mind's eye. I am a small

hobby breeder keeping less than 10 dogs in my home usually and breeding

only 1 or 2 litters a year to produce a show prospect for myself.

I enjoy training, showing but find breeding this toy dog quite a challenge.

I strive to produce a dog with proper Papillon temperament, that exhibits

structural correctness allowing for good movement. My goal is a healthy

animal that is pretty to look at and fun to live with.

I have been a member of PCA since 1991, with my daughter being a

member since 1987. I have attended several Regional's as well as almost

ALL the Papillon Nationals. I also attend many local seminars to continue

to grow and learn about this hobby I find so enjoyable. I do OFA checks for

clear patella's on ALL dogs used for breeding as well as PRA eye cerfs

for the same dogs.

Today Amanda is a stay at home mom, raising 2 boys ages 3 & 7 ...

doing a wonderful job. I feel that her early involvement in caring for animals

has in many ways helped her be the caring loving mother she is today.

I enjoy many hobbies such as reading, sewing, gardening, & as well as the

dogs. I like to spend time with the grandkids and family while also working

part time as a federal employee with Homeland Security Legacy Customs.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about my dogs

or this breed.

Nancy Lucas Ferverda