about us
Amanda Kelly has been exhibiting and breeding Toy Manchester Terriers for almost 35 years. Having started as a Junior Handler, she worked for decades in partnership with her mother, Wendy, to establish Fwaggle as one of the most recognized and successful Toy Manchester Terrier breeders in the world. Together, they produced dozens of top-winning dogs in several countries as well as many equally important and much-loved family companions.
Today, Amanda is proud to carry on the Fwaggle legacy with a small but successful breeding program in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Though she does not breed often or regularly, she remains committed to the preservation of this beautiful and rare breed.
Today, Amanda is proud to carry on the Fwaggle legacy with a small but successful breeding program in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Though she does not breed often or regularly, she remains committed to the preservation of this beautiful and rare breed.
our activities
Over the years, Amanda has worked hard to increase awareness of this somewhat obscure breed as she believes the Manchester's future depends on outreach efforts. Additionally, she believes that health research is an important tool as breeders seek to produce the healthiest, happiest dogs possible. Following Wendy's strong example, for more than 15 years Amanda lead efforts to investigate Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Toy Manchesters and was ecstatic when the study resulted in a genetic test that has since allowed breeders to almost completely eradicate the disease. In both 2002 and 2018, she lead completion of international breed Health Surveys to help Manchester breeders around the globe learn more about the health and welfare of our breed. And she is equally proud to have contributed to numerous other breed projects, including development of the genetic test for Xanthinuria.
In addition to her work as a breed advocate, Amanda has also been active in local dog activities and takes part in a variety of canine events. In her early 20s, she built and established the original Canuckdogs.com website, before leaving that venture to serve as Editor of Canine Review magazine for a few years. Since then, she has written for a number of dog magazines in Canada and the US and also produced Black & Tan e-magazine, a charity publication devoted to Manchester Terriers and English Toy Terriers around the world. Amanda has served on the Canadian Kennel Club Foundation Board of Directors, has volunteered on several Canadian Kennel Club committees, is currently the President of the Canadian Manchester Terrier Club, and is a member of the Halifax Kennel Club.
In addition to her work as a breed advocate, Amanda has also been active in local dog activities and takes part in a variety of canine events. In her early 20s, she built and established the original Canuckdogs.com website, before leaving that venture to serve as Editor of Canine Review magazine for a few years. Since then, she has written for a number of dog magazines in Canada and the US and also produced Black & Tan e-magazine, a charity publication devoted to Manchester Terriers and English Toy Terriers around the world. Amanda has served on the Canadian Kennel Club Foundation Board of Directors, has volunteered on several Canadian Kennel Club committees, is currently the President of the Canadian Manchester Terrier Club, and is a member of the Halifax Kennel Club.
our philosophyIndy
We have been very successful in the show ring, but we value our dogs for more than just their beauty. No matter where their lives may take them, we believe that all dogs must always be pets first--and it is our job to provide our puppies with the tools they need to do that very special job.
To accomplish this, we keep the number of dogs in our home low so we are able to provide each one with the individual love and attention they deserve. We health test our breeding stock and pay careful attention to things like genetic diversity. And we invest a great deal of time and energy working with each litter we produce to make sure our puppies have the foundation they need to become happy, healthy, well-socialized adults (read more about how the Puppy Culture program benefits our puppies). We also know that purchasing a puppy, whether for pet or show, is a huge commitment which is why we encourage puppy buyers to stay in touch. We are always interested in discussing this wonderful breed with interested parties and invite questions or comments. |