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A Bit About Me
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Hi, my name is Vicky
Roarke, and I am the owner & breeder of Ruff Rydn’ Poms.
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I am the mother of
three precious children. My son, Nate, is now married to
my beautiful daughter-in-law, Jen. Nate followed in my
footsteps, and now serves his country in the US Air Force.
My daughter, Amy, is finishing her college degree in Colorado,
while working as a Dental Assistant.
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I am very
fortunate to be married to a wonderful man,
Steve, who supports me in realizing my dream of
breeding and showing the fabulous Pomeranian. |
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In 2003, my
husband and I adopted our precious daughter, Eva, who
has thoroughly enriched our lives. |
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My adoration of
Pomeranians began in 1994, when I spotted Miss Teddy in
a photograph while visiting a friend. I said, “I
have to have this dog!” My friend told me that she
was pregnant and that I could possibly get one of her
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Well, the
pregnancy turned out to be false, her owner got
frustrated, and sold her to me! Woo-hoo! Was
I happy! Teddy became my most precious companion.
I swore she knew my every thought. She definitely
understood every word. I couldn’t believe how
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Well, Teddy has
passed on, as all our little furry friends eventually
do. She inspired this whole dream, and will never
be forgotten. |
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We
reside in the great northwest. Finley is nestled in the
Columbia Basin in south central Washington. We enjoy a
desert climate with mild winters and very hot summers.
Steve and I love riding our Harley together, and the weather
here, allows that a good part of the year.
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I have worked in adult education through most of my
life. In 2004, I realized that
I had "teacher burnout" in the worst way. My
husband asked what I wanted to do for the rest of my
life. I replied, "I just want to stay home so I
can raise and show Pomeranians!" Well, I think he
still believes I'm just a little bit crazy, but loves me
anyway. He now only shakes his head when I say,
"Just one more, I promise!" |
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It is through my love
for the breed that I began my quest for the quality that
I admire. I have met many wonderful friends in the
breed and some conscientious breeders who have
introduced me to the importance of breeding for quality
not quantity. |
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I've learned that a well planned, conscientious
breeding program will often produce an outstanding pedigree, and
generally through these breeding practices, quality dogs are the
result.
I am excited to share my journey with you as I
learn and grow through my Pom endeavors.
Many thanks to the fine breeders who have mentored and offered their
friendship.
I love
chatting about Poms, please feel free to e-mail me with any
questions you might have.
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