After a misspent youth devoted to American Saddle Horses and horse shows, Jane’s attention turned to the wonderful, diverse world of dogs. She shared her life with a variety of breeds, but in 1994 she was immediately and totally captivated by the Portuguese Water Dog. Jane’s kennel, the nationally recognized and respected, Freestyle Portuguese Water Dogs, began in 2000. Since then the Freestyle name has appeared on the pedigree of dozens of breed Champions and working dogs. Her beloved Spencer, is one of the top PWDs in the country.

Jane and her home crew of PWDs are very active in  Conformation, Obedience, Rally, Agility and Watersports.   Jane felt performance training was a must when she realized just how much exercise her first Portuguese required to keep him physically and mentally sound.  It’s been quite a learning curve ever since. In the summer of 2007 Jane  had the pleasure of teaming with her dog Allie while she earned a PWDCA Courier Excellent title, (the highest title given) and with, Spencer , while he earned his PWDCA Apprentice water title. As if that wasn’t enough for one summer, both Allie and Spencer earned CWS Team Swim Certificates through Canine Water Sports. 

As an active member of the Nutmeg PWDC,  her regional club, Jane has

served for 10 years as an Officer and Director, Chair of the Water Committee, a member of the Judges Selection Committee. She presently teaches PWDCA water classes in Connecticut for Nutmeg.  Jane is a member of the Portuguese Water Dog Club of America,  she serves as Chair of the Agility Committee, a member of the Awards Committee, Specialty Advisory Committee and she maintains the AKC Stats for the PWDCA. She recently had the honor of judging the Futurity at the Portuguese Water Dog Club of America’s National Specialty.  Jane is  also a member of LEAP, a regional Agility Club.  She was appointed a water judge by Canine Water Sports in 2008.

Jane  lives in Farmington, Connecticut, with her husband, Stu, and five Portuguese Water Dogs.