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David & Dona Birtwistle, Universal Dog Research/Writers
David and Dona Birtwistle have been active dog breeders, trainers
and exhibitors for more than 30 years. Their interest was initially
with the German Shepherd Dog (GSD) breed and more recently in the pure
rare breeds.
Members of the Canadian Kennel Club for more than 25 years, they achieved
multiple champion and obedience titles. Under the German Shepherd Dog
Club of Canada (GSDCC) system they had numerous successes at the regional
and national levels. This includes Futurity Victors and Victrixes, Maturity
Victors and Victrixes, and a Grand Victrix. Under the German Shepherd
Dog Club of America system they had the Highest Living Register of Merit
Dam for several years.
As members of the GSDCC they participated for many years in various
committee positions and were members of the board of directors. David
was editor of the club magazine for many years and Dona served as Show
Chairperson for the national specialty show.
David and Dona are now exploring the world of breeding, training and
exhibiting pure rare breeds. They promote performance events through
hosting herding instinct tests, obedience trials, lure coursing, temperament
tests, and seminars for rare breed enthusiasts.
David also assists a world class trainer during canine narcotic detection
searches in central Canada.
Professionally, Dona is a commercial credit specialist while David specializes
in creating custom embroidery logos for the advertising specialty industry.
"The growing popularity of the internet as an information source
emphasises the need for true and accurate information in all things
dog. We are pleased to join the Universal Dog team in this unique endeavour".
Contact
David:
david@universaldog.com
Contact
Dona:
dona@universaldog.com
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