Together, the Hastings garnered over 250 Best In Shows with dogs from all groups and bred over 28 different breeds from across all groups.  In October 2001, they received the Doberman Pinscher Club of America's Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Pat Hastings has been involved in the dog world since 1959.  She began her career as an owner-handler, moved into breeding, then teamed up with her husband in professional handling.

She is currently an AKC Judge of the Herding and Non-Sporting Groups and half of the Working Group, Junior Showmanship, and Best in Show. 

Pat has articles published in a wide variety of dog magazines.

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Bob was involved in the dog world from 1948 until his death in January 2002.  His career included owner-handler, breeder, training school owner and instructor, AKC rep, professional handler (for which he received the Fido Award and the Kennel Review Award for Dog Handler of the Year), AKC Judge (Working Group, Hound Group, and Best In Show), and emeritus judge.

With his wife, he evaluated over 250 litters per year and mentored countless dog fanciers.

Visit Pat's website at www.dogfolk.com