I started my career in purebred dogs in 1966 after purchasing my first AKC registered dog - A Boxer.  My boxers garnered many wins over the years including Grand Prize Futurity winners, Most Puppy Blue’s awards, and 1st class placements consistently each year at the Nationals and Regional Specialties.

In 1986 I decided to choose a smaller breed as my boxers were becoming too much of a handful for my elderly parents (who were living with me).  It was a very hard decision to make because I wanted a small dog that had the attributes that I loved so much in my “boxers”.  The breed I chose was the Brussels Griffon – an intelligent, alert, energetic, fearless, loyal and affectionate companion.

In 1994 my breeding program produced BIS/BISS Ch. Donandru’s Benjamin Bunny, who became the winner of two National Specialties and one Regional Specialty and is an All-Breed BIS winner.  To date, Benjamin has produced 10 Champion get with three more pointed to date.  I am proud to say his photo was chosen by the American Kennel Club to represent the Breed in their most recent issue of  “AKC’s Complete Dog Book” and also “The Complete AKC Dog Book for Kids”. 

Benjamin’s granddaughter, Ch. Bobcat Ruby B’Gonia V. Donandru was the No. l bitch for 2004, the winner of the National Specialty 2004, and was chosen as the Pedigree Award Winner for 2004.  Ruby was bred by myself and Pam Waldron.  Ruby’s Sire (a Benjamin Bunny Son) is Am., Can., Int. Ch. Donandru’s Mr. McGregor O’Sunita, who was specialed in 2001 finishing nationally ranked #5.  To date, McGregor has 9 Champion get.  

My interest over the years in Pugs also has led me to breed and special a few top pugs.  This past year Ch Mystic Celestial SkyRaider "Bailey" was the “Star” of both myself and my partner in Pugs, Mr. Jason Huff.

I have also bred and exhibited (on a very limited basis) Boston Terriers, Tibetan Spaniels, French Bulldogs, and Maltese.

To date I have bred or co/bred over 17 champions (5 more pointed).  Pam (ENDOR) coming from the West and myself (DONANDRU) from the East, joined forces eight years ago to breed and exhibit quality Brussels Griffons – I believe we have attained our goal, and we are both very proud of all that we have accomplished.