The first time I showed a dog was in 1966, a match.  I won
BOB with a $50 pet shop Basenji (we were the only
entry).  Luckily, the only way to go was up.  I have had
several breeds, but when I got my first Italian Greyhound in
1974 I knew I was hooked on toy dogs.  
My first Chinese Crested came in 1998, Kibbie, a
wonderful boy from Pat Abel and Stan Voje, thank you Pat
and Stan, and thanks to them I am addicted.
I want to thank Frank and Chris of Bayshore Kennels for
entrusting me with their finest Chinese Cresteds.
All my dogs are house pets and most of them share my
bed.  We all now live in Texas.
--Marian Blackman
I know these aren't all mine......