Breeding Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers has been a passion for our club members since the early 1960s. There is an art to breeding a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier champion, a science to breeding a champion and, in all cases, a serious devotion to the breed and standard. It is a time-consuming hobby, that can be very expensive but has brought many breeders great joy. It also can be a heartbreak for many reasons. The members on this list have a proven dedication to the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.
This is a list of SCWTCA members who are current members as of July 2024 or were members when they passed away. They have the honor of being called Breeders of Distinction. They have bred 10 or more championed Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers. The list also includes foreign championed dogs (international breeders are noted with an asterisk*) and performance champions with a prefix title. A link to the member's Database page is included. Please join us in congratulating them on their accomplishment.
The data on the list includes their name, the date they became a SCWTCA Member, their kennel name, and the number of champions.
Questions, additions or corrections are to be sent to web@scwtca.org
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Robyn Alexander, Derryhuma (1989) — 28 champions
Sherrie Amon, Glenamon (2006) — 15 champions
Francis Anchin, Calebran (1978 ) — 14 champions
Don & Gwen Arthur, Ltd Edition (1992) — 20 champions
Bob & Elaine Azerolo, Azlough (1981) — 17 champions
Dr. Nancee Bailey, Moxxy (2016) - 17 champions
Kay Baird, Kaylynn (1996) — 61 champions
Bernard & Ilze Barron, Westridge (1980) —43 champions
Dana Barton (Frady), Jendu (1997) — 58 champions
Bill Behan, & Gary Vlachos Brenmoor (1979) — 46 champions
Sheryl Beitch, PitterPat (1994) — 39 champions
Denise Bendelewski, Dhowden (1988) — 20 champions
Robert Bergman, Heirloom (1996) — 40 champions
Dee Boyd, Shar-D (1985 ) — 55 champions
Shari Boyd, Aran (1991) — 53 champions
Carol Burdge, Dundalk (1997) — 17 champions
Julie Burdick, Burdigan (2008) — 18 champions
Nancy Butler, Trigo (1999) — 27 champions
Lana Campbell, Tyrone (2014) — 24 champions*
Lynne Penniman Carothers, Briarlyn (1977) — 72 champions
Nina Cassel, Tain (1979) - 18 champions
Betty Chapman, & Beth Verner, Caraway (2002) — 24 champions
Patrice Chevalier, Heirloom (1996) — 42 champions
Kathy Clarke, Kilronan & Mansura (1980) — 25 champions
Karla Baer Cohen, Claddagh (1991) — 10 champions
Lynn Cone, Raelyn (1995) — 21 champions
Ronnie Copland, Meirleac (1986) — 31 champions
Mary Ann Dallas, Kairi (1984 ) - 20 champions
Denise Daniel, Star (2012) — 67 champions
Michael DeCarlo, Bendacht (1989 ) — 42 champions
Nancy Draper, Orla (2003) — 17 champions
Gay Dunlap (Sherman), Gleanngay (1970) — 169 champions
Bette Eckstrom, Winterwheat (1976) — 124 champions
Kathy Eichman, Woodland (1982) - 23 champions
Ruth Fagen, O'Riley (1989) - 46 champions
Jeanna Pedersen Ferris, Bryr Rose (2007) — 22 champions
Jeanine Flavell, Atas (2012) — 24 champions
Helen Fraguela, Moonstruck (1994) — 22 champions
Al & Linda Gallagher, Gallagher (1998) — 14 champions
Carolyn Garrett, Bryr Rose (2007) — 29 champions
Betsy Geertson, Orion (1990) — 11 champions
Joan Goebel, Kenna (2011) — 10 champions
Sue Goldberg, Shandalee (1973) — 78 champions
Alan & Barbara Goldie, Carrigan (1983) — 29 champions
Jackie & Dr. Eugene Gottlieb, Andover (1973 ) — 137 champions
Nancy Griffin (Nancy J), Wheaten Lane (2010) — 14 champions
Bill & Sylvia Hamilton, Holweit (1991) — 199 champions*
Wayne Harmon, Angelsong (1989) — 11 champions
Amy Havely, & Vicki Noah, Sam Hill (2002) — 20 champions
Erma & Jim Heckman, Coventry (1994) — 12 champions
Beth Heckerman, Hexacres (1978) — 10 champions
Jim & Tami Herzog, Gemstone (2008) — 18 champions
Betty Ann Hillwig, Diamonds In The Ruff (1999) — 20 champions
Emily Holden, Amaden (1970) — 138 champions
Cynthia Hollis (Hollis French), Hollywood (2001) — 13 champions
Anne Holahan, Earlcroft (1983) - 27 champions*
Barry & Bonnie Ivler, Charmax (1994) — 13 champions
Susan Jacobsen, Saltnsea (2005) — 10 champions
Elizabeth Jamiolkowski, Clover (2015) — 16 champions
Kenna Kachel, Kennally (1994) — 32 champions
Jackie Kase, Sandcastle (1984) - 10 champions
Sherri Kase-McKenzie, Sandcastle (2010) — 14 champions
Denise Cronin Kerby, Kinsale (1981) — 13 champions
John King Jr & Tom Mills, Wavehill (1975) — 15 champions
Monica Kipp (Muth), Mil Mear (1989) — 46 champions
Nancy Klepitsch, Bahn-Or (1980) —18 champions
Genie Kline, Ivywild (1989) — 13 champions
Abby Kochan, Whindancer (2023) — 40 champions
Marv & Lori Kromash, Islander (2001) — 15 champions
Elena Landa, Doubloon (1984) — 135 champions
Joy Laylon, Lontree (1973) — 114 champions
Ann Leigh, Starlight (1991) — 45 champions
Louise Leone, MileHi (1981) — 10 champions
Sue Lima, Lakeshore (1994) — 19 champions
Candance Little, Candance (1984) — 35 champions
Jim & Sue Little, Harmony (1986) — 22 champions
Michele Lomax, Cela (2012) — 49 champions
Melisa Lopez, Rosheen (2006) — 47 champions
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John & Pam (Tighe) Mandeville, Banner (1988) — 30 champions
Joanne Manning, O'Mannion (2010) — 31 champions
Nona Mansfield, Lovesong (1995) - 35 champions
Bev McDonald (Trapani) Greentree (1980) 173 champions
& Kevin McDonald, Greentree (1997) — 117 champions
Carl McGill, Edgewood (2000) — 35 champions
William & Janice McIlhenny, Rainbow (1986) — 13 champions
Kathleen McIndoe, Paisley (1991) — 33 champions
Gwynne & Bryan McNamara, Clanheath (1976) — 45 champions
Gwen & Kent Meyer, Reyem (2011) — 51 champions
Art Miller, Whindancer (2023) — 59 champions
Holly Million, Cuilinn, (2007) — 33 champions
Tom Mills & John King Jr, Wavehill (1975) — 15 champions
Michael Milstead, Cardiff (1994) — 15 champions
Stan & Jinx Moore, Saddlebrook (1993) — 29 champions
Helen Moreland, Kuhullen (1978) — 88 champions
Karen Mueller, Kaler (1993) — 46 champions
Pat Mullin, Lochlinear (2002) — 26 champions
Tom & Wendy Neill, Lonestar (1991) — 11 champions
Bill & Linda Nelson, Willinbec (2003) — 35 champions
Robert & Elaine Nerrie, Hullabaloo (1984) — 37 champions
Brian Ness, & Michael Weiss, Vintage (2014) — 18 champions
Vickie Noah, & Amy (Hall) Havely - see Amy Havely above.
Sheila O'Connell, Galen (1993) - 17 champions
Bonnie O'Connor, Duidream (1993) — 26 champions
Stephanie O'Keefe, Ballybae (1996) — 17 champions
Monica O'Kelly, Larnook (2021) — 74 champions*
Neil O'Sullivan, Geragold (2002) —48 champions
Alice Papaliolios, Butterglow (1971) — 57 champions
Mary Peltier, Marymore (2008) — 27 champions
Cindy Phelps, Villanova (2012) —10 champions
Virginia Potter, Chermar (1976) — 27 champions
Susan Ratliffe, Whindancer (1999) — 96 champions
Bryan & Mary Lynne Reynolds, Ballynacally (1972) — 39 champions
Alice Robertson, Coventry Farms (2002) - 13 champions
Sydney Robinson, Keepsake Wheatens (2022) - 26 champions*
Penny Rogers, Cashel (1994) — 26 champions*
Sandy Ross, MacPhail (2009) - 11 champions
Martha Rowland, Marland (1995 ) — 30 champions
Guillermo Rueda, Trébol (1996) — 20 champions
Meg Ryan, Lismore (2006) — 30 champions
Susan Sakauye, Harbour Hill (1986) — 105 champions
Ron Shumate, Fancy Free (1985) — 28 champions
Dawn Sealy, Moxxy (2016) — 17 champions
Shelly Serafin, Trinity (2015) — 11 champions
Carol Shaltz, Lil'Town (1995) — 44 champions
Marjorie Shoemaker, Waterford (1967) — 88 champions
Cecily Skinner, Tara (1998) — 11 champions
Emily Skoglund, Fenris (2008) — 11 champions
Jocelyn Slatin, Jamboree (1977) — 17 champions
Barb Smith, Acacia (1994) — 97 champions
Tim Smith, Haldane (2007) — 80 champions
Phillip & Janet Snoddy, O'Lorcan (2016) — 19 champions
Maggie Snow, Dromara (2005) — 18 champions
Bonney Snyder, Bonney (2001) — 69 champions
Beth Sorenson - Ceili ((1998) - 11 champions
Sally Sotirovich, McLaren (1989) — 12 champions
Shelly Sumner, Touchstone (1994) — 29 champions
Priscilla Tims, Timtara (1998)— 17 champions*
Cherie Turner, Frolic (1998) — 36 champions
Jolijne Ubbink, Dunluce & Tiamo (1993) — 13 champions*
Sonya Urquhart, Marquee (1989) — 92 champions
Deborah Van De Ven, Bradberry (1993) — 38 champions
Beth Verner, & Betty Chapman - see Betty Chapman above.
Gary Vlachos & Bill Behan - see Bill Behan above.
Cindy Vogels, Andover (1973) — 101 champions
Jeri Voyles, Mackanme (2009) — 39 champions
Candy Way & Roger Cotton, Bantry Bay (1979) — 39 champions
Michael Weiss, & Brian Ness See Brian Ness above.
Dennis & Bonnie Wirth, Canopy Road (1999) — 17 champions
Linda Wolter, Elfinstone (1971) 56 champions
Susan Wuerz, Sundance (2006) — 25 champions
