After high school, I apprenticed myself to a professional handler and trainer of Chesapeakes so that I was involved with many of the best show and field Chesapeakes on the Eastern Shore in the '50s and '60s. The dog who impressed me the most of all of these was Cocoa King Tugboat. When I decided to become re-involved with dogs, I sought out his descendants for my foundation stock.

My focus has always been to produce a good working dog with a stable temperament - sound physically and mentally. To preserve the working tradition of this unique breed.