Robin has been involved in dogs for over 30 years with Australian Shepherds at first (yes, before AKC recognized them), then Akitas, Borzoi, Petit Basset Griffon Venden, and her final and permanent love for over 20 years, Alaskan Malamutes. Her husband, Joseph, and Robin have been gratifyingly successful in the conformation ring. In the last 8 years, their dogs have won the Top Twenty events three times, in 2001, with “Strutz”, and in 2005 and 2006 with his grandson, “Stewart”. Both of these dogs are Breeder-Owner handled. The Hugs have also put obedience titles on their Malamutes and have participated in weight pulls.

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  Their oldest daughter, a former Junior Showmanship competitor, served 6 years with the Air Force and is now married with a new daughter. Their youngest daughter, Katie Jo, was Best Junior Handler at the 2005 and 2006 Alaskan Malamute National. They are a family very dedicated to the Alaskan Malamute and the dog fancy.

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  Robin is an AKC conformation judge as well as a dog trainer. She enjoys teaching Puppy Kindergarten, Conformation and Junior Beginners. She is also a believer in “Date Night with Your Dog”.