I saw my first Siberian whilst on holiday in Florida in 1982, I was immediately captivated by the beauty and character of the breed and determined to have one.  When I got home I did a little research and discovered a breeder in Southampton, as luck would have it, the breeders were Mike and Lynn Harrison and I was able, after an “interview” to be put on their waiting list, finally in November 1983, Tovarich was born and the following January I brought him home. He was just what I wanted, a grey and white, blue eyed bundle of fun although the cats were not impressed! 

This was the beginning of quite a change in lifestyle, having only intended one as a pet, I quickly decided that he needed a playmate and so when the next litter was born I went up and chose “Ushka”.  Of course the next step was going to a show, then taking him up to Mike and Lynn’s for a trial in harness -  need I go on? 

I have now had this lovely breed for 21 years and can’t imagine life without them.  Whilst I do enjoy showing and judging the breed, the working aspect is what I love most and where the majority of our time is spent.