Amy Phelan

Who or what influenced your interest in Dogs and Dog Events

I have always had a love of animals. As a young Veterinarian, I had two assistants and many clients who were active in dog sports.

*How long have you been participating with your Dogs

Over 40 years.

*What Breeds have you owned

My first dog was a rescue Cocker Spaniel that I showed in obedience.

• Dogwood’s Nancy Reagan CDX.

My primary breed in the Portuguese Water Dog. I have had 4 over the years and each has participated in conformation, obedience and water work.

• Driftwood’s Little Surfer Girl CDX, CWDX “Christi”
• CH. Windruff’s Partytime at Driftwood CD, AWD “Partytime”
• GCHG Pouch Coves Lonesome Dove UD, RAE, CWDX “Gus”
• GCHS Manitou Lone Star UD, GN, RAE, CWD “Call”

l also have an AKC Greyhound who showed in conformation and Specialed for 2 years.

• BIS MBISS GCH Grand Cru Phelps Insignia BN “Freckles”

My current dog is a French Bulldog that I am showing in obedience.

• Bandog’s Legend of Chalupa Batman UD, RA, TKN “Lou”

We are currently working on his UDX.

*What are your Goals

I would like to continue training and showing my dogs and am interested
in multiple sports. l enjoy having a loving, working relationship with my dogs.

*What Events they’ve Attended

Really too many to count. Local shows, National Breed Specialties, Westminster Dog Show, AKC Championships – to name some of them. Lou has qualified for the NOC for next year and I am looking forward to attending.

*Contributions to LSDOC

l am a remote member and live in New Orleans, LA, but I try to
participate as much as I can and am very supportive of the Club.

*Favorite Location where you have shown your Dog?

NYC, Westminster