For any of you who have been to our headquarters or call in, you will recognize these characters...The Ultra Pups.

These dogs are pedigreed Brussels Griffons. Jack calls them 'portable pups.' They help keep our perspective in a hectic and serious world. Felicia, sometimes dragging Jack, is very active in showing these little guys. She is also very active in working with the Brussels Griffon Rescue, and when Felicia is active in something that means the entire company is active!

The Brussels Griffon has been said to be a 19th century hotchpotch of several breeds that, more by luck than judgment, resulted in the dog we have today. With his flat face, dominant under jaw, and large eyes, he reminds many people of a small monkey. Others find him somewhat like an Irish elf.

 

The Cashin’s are very active in showing dogs, but more so, they are active in the care and rescue of animals. Felicia is currently on the Board of Director’s for our local San Luis Obispo Woods Humane Society Shelter. She is also active in the National Brussels Griffon Rescue.
Felicia has made all of us aware of the problems surrounding unwanted dogs. She is also educating all of us on the horrors of dogs being breed and raised in many “puppy mill” environments.

Think before you decide to bring a pet into your home. They require time, patience and money. If you decide a mixed breed is for you, check carefully into the dogs available at your local shelter. Don’t overlook that older dog. Young and cute dogs have a high energy rate and that older settled dog may be perfect for your household.

If you want a purebred dog, be very careful who you buy from. Go to the American Kennel Club site and read about the breed you want.
Make sure it will fit into your lifestyle. Then check with the parent breed clubs approved by the AKC. Buy from a responsible breeder who is active in the education of the breed.

 

 

 

						Showing one of Margie Simon’s
USL’s Director of Marketing, Meg Prior, is also a Brussels Griffon enthusiast. Here she is bravely showing her Australian import with a tail. Tails are usually docked in the US.		Back In Time Just to make you smile, we have dropped in a few shots of Felicia back in the days when she was Phyllis and starting out in the dog show arena. Felicia’s first dog was a big brute of a St. Bernard who she finished for his Championship. His name was Ch. Carey’s Jolly Barron, better known as Opie. He was breed by a lady named Blanche Carey who raised and cared for her Saints from a wheelchair. Nothing stopped Blanche.