Prism Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs

My Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are my hobby.  I enjoy the challenge of training a dog that asks why.  I've hear it said that a well trained dog is the best toy, and while I don't view my dogs as toys, I totally agree with the sentiment.  I bring my dogs everywhere I can, even to work, and throughly enjoy their company.

I've been a member of the GSMDCA (our national club) for 8 years, I serve on the board of directors, belong to the local swissy club for New England (SCONE) for which I am the secretary, as well as the Pioneer Valley Kennel Club, Hilltown Hounds Agility Club and AGSBA (American Greater Swiss Breeders Assoc.).  I was the treasurer, trophy donation and non-AKC entry person for the 2008 GSMDCA national.

Feel Free to contact me, if you are interested in a swissy, you'd like to meet up a dog event or stop by and see how the dogs have taken over my house. 

In the other part of my life, I'm a university professor, an environmental microbiologist, who studies microbial fuel cells.  I also enjoy scuba diving and traveling, Africa is my favorite.

At Work

Baby Fury in my office with 'Uncle Trevor'

One of my fuel cells (note the large amount of wires, mad scientist warning)

 In the bag, glove bag that is...

At Play

 My tent at Hall Tarns, 17,000 ft. Mt. Kenya

 Giraffe in Tanzania

Sea Turtle, Great Barrier Reef