Becada Russell Terriers & PBGVs

11/05/2026

Monica's favorite kind of afternoon: a slow walk by the water. 💜

She's an expecting mom now, so these walks look a little different — slower pace, more sniffing, lots of pausing to watch the water. But she still insists on going, and gentle movement is good for her. A fit, happy mom makes for an easier whelp and stronger puppies.

She's due at the end of the month, and we're soaking up these quiet walks while it's still just her.

11/03/2026

Sneak peek of Nixon’s new photos!

GCHS Becada Watergate

I’m not a fan of daylight savings time, but maybe I could be if we can take photos like this!

11/03/2026

The best in show line up for Old Dominion Kennel Club of Northern VA - my all breed kennel!

I am so proud to be part of the historic kennel club and grateful to a close friend of mine that stepped up to take over as show chair when needed. She did an amazing job not only on the all breed show on Sunday, but also putting together a breeder’s showcase for the second year in a row.

Yesterday I spent the morning running to get a few last minute things, helping with various tasks, and supervising the pizza party for the junior handlers. Just a small way to give back to the club and the sport.

Are you a member of any all breed clubs? And if so what is your favorite event your club hosts?

11/01/2026

🎃How we spent our Halloween 🎃

🎉🦊Group 4 at the Breeder’s Showcase🦊🎉
At the Hunt Country Cluster
Thank you to Michael Pesare for recognizing these two in a lovely line up of Terriers!

🎉Rave🎉 Becada Surprise Party at Hunter’s Moon
First show after maternity leave and she was so excited to be back!
Bred and owned by Christy Rebehn (Hunter’s Moon Russell Terriers) and I

Nixon - GCHS Becada Watergate
Bred by myself
Owned by me and Bonnie Hand (his full time person)
Thank you Bonnie for letting me borrow him for this lovely event!

10/30/2026

Well, hello in there. 💜

10/28/2026

Meet the keeper from my very first home-bred PBGV litter. 💜

Becada Nostalgia at Gebeba — from the Grant x Juju litter, bred by George and Betty Barth and myself. Pictured at 8 weeks.

I've been involved with PBGVs for 15 years, and a co-owner on many litters along the way. But this one is different: this is the first litter bred right here at home, under my own kennel name.

Learning a breed takes real dedication — years of studying pedigrees, watching dogs grow, asking questions, and loving every minute of it. All of that led to this girl.

Welcome to the journey. 💜

10/27/2026

There's a reason our puppies are raised in our home, not in a kennel building.

They grow up hearing the vacuum, the doorbell, the dishwasher. They learn what a couch is for (napping, obviously). They meet visitors, hear everyday life happening around them, and figure out that the normal sounds of a house are safe — long before they ever go to their own families.

A puppy raised underfoot doesn't just learn to live in a house. They learn to be part of one.

It starts with a couch, not a kennel. 💜

10/25/2026

✨ Spotlight Sunday ✨

Meet Polo — the dog who started it all. 💜
GCH CH Winon Washington Eleerre

When I first found Russell Terriers, I only planned to have one as a fun learning experience. Then Christy Rebehn of Hunter's Moon took a chance on me and offered me the chance to co-own an import from Argentina — and Polo became my first competitive Russell Terrier.

And what a career: Winners Dog, Best of Winners and Best Bred-By at Montgomery in 2019. Select Dog at the 2019 AKC National Championship. Awards of Merit at Montgomery in 2021 and 2022 — including this photo, from Montgomery 2022. 🏆

Now retired, Polo spends his days watching planes and chasing deer from his backyard… and his nights sleeping in the bed, where he's always slept. Some things never change. 💜

Every dog at Becada exists because of this boy. Thank you, Polo.