Tracy

Tracy's love for dogs and the sport of purebred dogs started at a young age, showing Papillons alongside her mother. What began as a childhood hobby quickly grew into a lifelong passion for the dog show community, the lifelong friendships it creates, and the special bond between dogs and their owners.
Over the years, Tracy's involvement expanded to Basenjis, and today she actively shows and owns Basenjis and Miniature American Shepherds (MAS), while also co-owning and handling an Elkhound. Tracy has handled many breeds helping out friends including Italian Greyhounds, German Wire Haired Pointers, and American Water Spaniels.  Although her primary focus is conformation, she has also competed in 4-H, obedience and rally, enjoying the opportunity to showcase the versatility of her dogs.
Tracy is a strong supporter of the sport and especially enjoys encouraging junior handlers and helping the next generation fall in love with dog shows. She values the friendships, mentorship, and sense of community that make the dog world so special.
When she's not at a show, Tracy loves spending time with her husband, Mike, and their two children, Henry (2½) and Alice (5 months)—both of whom you'll likely see growing up ringside at dog shows. Combining family, dogs, and the sport she loves is what makes Tracy happiest, and she's excited to continue supporting fellow exhibitors through Best In Show Clothes.

Tabitha

Animals, family, and showing have always been at the heart of Tabitha’s life. Growing up in Oregon with her older and younger sisters, she was surrounded by dogs, horses, cats, farm animals, and endless opportunities to learn and compete. Their mother bred and showed Australian Shepherds when she was very young, later Papillons, and more recently MAS.  Introducing the family to the dog show world. She has competed with Papillons, German Shepherd, Doberman, Irish Wolfhound, and Border Collie. Today, she shares her home with Australian Shepherd "Chester," who continues her lifelong connection to the sport.  

Her passion for animals extended beyond dogs summers were spent at the Washington County Fair, or traveling around the PNW where Tabitha participated in dog and horse 4-H and even showed pigs and goats. She competed through AKC, OHSET, 4-H, NWMHC and even served as a high school rodeo queen. She trained and competed dogs in agility, obedience, confirmation and tracking. 

Following in her mother's footsteps, Tabitha became a veterinary technician and built a career in specialty veterinary medicine focusing on surgery. Her work took her across the United States and eventually to Sydney, Australia, where she helped launch, owned and ran a specialist veterinary hospital from the ground up. Through designing workflows, organizing equipment, and creating efficient clinical spaces, she discovered a passion for veterinary hospital organization and also runs Veterinary Hosptial Solutions.

When Tabitha learned that a beloved used dog show clothing business was looking for new owners who shared its passion for the sport, she knew it was the perfect fit. Partnering with her younger sister Tracy, she combined her lifelong love of dogs, family, and community with a new adventure, continuing to support the dog show world they both grew up enjoying.