ABOUT US

The Russkiy Toy Fanciers of Canada is a fledgling Club made up of Russkiy Toy enthusiasts from coast to coast. Our mandate is to promote interest in this fairly new breed to Canada, to educate and encourage encourage public awareness of the joys and benefits of pure bred dogs, and in particular the Russkiy Toy breed.

Meet the Executive

President: Marilyn Bernard, BC (marilynbernard54@gmail.com)

Vice President: Sandra Kempf (ankempf@shaw.ca)

Secretary: Tracey Hayduk ( dthayduk@yahoo.ca )

Treasurer: Kim Macdonald, BC ( ladydriverca@hotmail.com )

Meet the Directors

Directors of Zone 1 (All regions West of Ontario): Emilie Cole Sheedy, BC (emilie.colesheedy@outlook.com)

and Marilyn Irvine, BC (mirvine410@gmail.com)

Director Zone 2 (Ontario) - Tracey Hughes, Ont. (acadia@xplornet.com)

Director Zone 3 (All regions East of Ontario) - Debbie Johnson, NB ( zorbar98@gmail.com)

Brief Introduction to the Board Members

Marilyn Bernard: (Marpointe, perm. reg.) Life Time member of the CKC (Canadian Kennel Club); Member of the Russian Toy Club of America; Member CSSA (Canadian Shetland Sheepdog Association) for which I served as a past Director BC/Yukon/NWT; Member SSCBC (Shetland Sheepdog Club of BC) for which I served as President as well as Newsletter Editor for several years as well in planning and execution of Regional Specialties; Member WCISSA (West Coast Island Shetland Sheepdog Club of BC) of which I was involved in the founding of that Club and in the planning and execution of our first regional Specialty after full recognition; Past Member AVKC (local all breed club) for which I served as Secretary Treasurer for several years, and in the planning and execution of our yearly dog shows, and for which I taught obedience classes for several years. I am also approved by the CKC as a CGN evaluator. Owner of six long coat Russkiy Toys and co-owner of three smooth coat Russkiy Toy all of whom I compete at conformation dog shows - finishing Championships on 5 in limited showing. My website is http://www.marpointeshelties.ca and my Russkiy Toy devoted pages can be seen there.

Tracy Hayduk: (Castine, reg'd.) Member CKC; Past Member Northern Alberta Canine Association for which I held Executive positions; member of the local PTA and 4H Club locally when my children were young; All Breed Dog Groomer and since my retirement I make leather dog collars (Castine Collars and Leatherwork); Owner of two miniature poodles that I showed to their championships then went on to agility. I compete with my border collie in rally, barn hunt and scent detection. I am the proud owner of one long coat Russkiy Toy.

Sandra Kempf: Member of the CKC, owner of 3 Long Coat Russkiy Toys having also gained championships on them, as well as co-owner of 2 smooth coat Russkiy Toys. Also showing Chihuahuas. Teaches computer sciences.

Kim Macdonald: (Vaila, reg'd) Member CKC; past member Alberni Valley Kennel Club for which I conducted obedience classes. I am an all breed groomer, and lead a busy life which revolves around my Chihuahuas and Shetland Sheepdogs with which I compete in Conformation Shows. Researched the breed after seeing a Russkiy Toy...and now co-own one with Marilyn with another on order to join my pack in the near future.

Emilie Cole Sheedy: (Hileigh, Reg'd) Member CKC; I am currently on the board of directors of the Vernon and District Kennel Club as Treasurer, and was on the board of of directors for the Kelowna Kennel Club and helped form that all breed club. I researched the Russkiy Toy several years ago, and am looking forward to adding one to my family in the near future.

Debbie Johnson: (Oceaniahcc, reg'd) I am the proud owner of three Russkiy Toys, showing in conformation on the East Coast. I have been "in" dogs for 50 years - with conformation showing approximately 17 years - the past two with Russkiy Toys. I am a member of the Russian Toy Club of America and the New Brunswick Kennel Club.

Tracy Hughes: Member CKC; German Shepherd Schutzhund Club of Canada; Windsor Schutzhund Club; Tobias Oleynik's Online IGP Training Academy; The Obedience Road online training (Connie Cleveland). Breeds that I own and are working with: American Bulldog, German Shepherd, Dutch Shepherd, English Bulldog. I am training and competing in Schutzhund (IGP), CKC and UKC Conformation and Obedience. In looking for a smaller dog to work with, I became very interested in the Russkiy Toy...and now co-own a long coat whom I am currently training.

Marilyn Irvine: I am a fairly new member to the CKC but thought it about time to do so as I am a member of the WCISSA and work as a volunteer for them as well as volunteering to help the AVKC in the past, helping to organize the banquet they offer the exhibitors at their dog shows. I have had Chihuahuas, Shetland Sheepdog, and a Rat Terrier. As I cannot show in the ring, my friend and handler has shown for me in conformation; and I now co-own a Russkiy Toy. I am looking forward to helping this club promote the Russkiy Toy as an all round dog.

Included among our members

Leah Chambers: BC (Toys Of Joy, Reg'd) Member of the CKC, owner of three Russkiy Toys, all first generation Russian pedigrees.

Christina and Linda Feldfari (Prairie Song, Reg'd): Alberta. Does performance sports with their Russkiy Toys as well as owns Rat Terriers.

Tracey Kempf: BC. Co-owns a smooth Russkiy Toy, showing to her Championship.

Emilie Emond: Quebec. Shows her smooth coat Russkiy Toy in Agility.

Sarah Dicks: Nova Scotia. Shows her AKC registered Russkiy Toy successfully in the US shows.

Ana Raschiv: BC. Shows her smooth coat Russkiy in Canada and the US

Shanelle Matthews: BC. Waiting to get her very own Russkiy Toy.

Christine Leman: BC. Also waiting for that special Russkiy Toy.