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Kim Brinker obtained her first show dog, a Schipperke, in 1974, which started her dedicated involvement in the sport of purebred dogs. In addition to the Schipperke, over the years Kim has owned, handled, and bred many other AKC breeds, including Salukis, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Australian Shepherds, Whippets, and Italian Greyhounds. This provided a well-rounded view and understanding of the diversity of each breed and an understanding of how a breed’s original purpose played such an important role in developing the dogs we have today. Kim has bred and shown IGs for 34 years and has been a breeder/owner-handler of multiple Specialty winners and top-ranked dogs. She obtained her first IG in 1988, CH Peachwoods Buttonfly Levi. Kim says how lucky she was with her first IG, as he went on to be ranked the No. 1 IG in 1990 and a top-producing sire of 34 champions, and he was the foundation sire of all of the champions under the SierraVue Italian Greyhound prefix. Kim has been a member of the Italian Greyhound Club of America since 1993, holding various Board and Officer positions. She is currently the IGCA Judges Education Coordinator. Kim is also a longtime member and past President of her local dog club, Sun Maid Kennel Club of Fresno. Currently, she is licensed to judge eight Toy and Non-Sporting breeds. Over the years, Kim has judged multiple IG National and Regional Specialties.
The movement of an Italian Greyhound dog breed should be high-stepping, smooth, and free, exuding grace and elegance at all times.
The movement of an Italian Greyhound dog breed should be high-stepping, smooth, and free, exuding grace and elegance at all times.
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