Kara Kolster, DVM

Dr. Kolster is a 2004 graduate of the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine (VMRCVM) at Virginia Tech. In 2007, she completed a residency in Theriogenology at VMRCVM. Dr. Kolster received the Outstanding Master’s Student Award from the College in 2007. She is now a Board-certified specialist in reproductive medicine.

Dr. Kolster is also working toward completion of her Master’s Degree, with a research emphasis on the relationship between hypothyroidism and reproduction in dogs. She is a Diplomate of the American College of Theriogenologists and a member of the Society for Theriogenology, VVMA, AVMA, and AAHA.

Her pratice is located at:

Springfield Veterinary Center

4416 Springfield Rd.
Glen Allen, VA  23060
(804) 270-7274

http://www.springfieldvetcenter.com/location/

You can email your questions to her at her Facebook message box located on the top upper hand right side of Facebok home page at:  https://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=6230922



Sarah (Sally) Hawks, Master, Expert, Champion Groomer

Sarah Hawks began her grooming career in 1979 when she was hired as a bather in a shop in Newark DE. She quickly learned the basics and after 3 years of service, she opened Dog Works by Sarah.

In 1988, Sarah tested and became Delaware’s first Certified Master Groomer with the National Dog Groomers of America Association. Sarah has earned many of the highest achievements for professional grooming including multiple  “Best in Show” and “Best All Around Groomer” awards. Her grooming salon is filled with colorful ribbons, trophies and plaques from years of competition. She has also earned the coveted Cardinal Crystal Achievement Awards for “Judge of the Year,” which is one of the industry’s top awards. Sarah's career has allowed her to travel around the world representing the United States.

Sarah became well-known for her hand-stripping and Terrier grooming ability, and she continues to be sought out for her expertise. Sarah’s skills at grooming have made her a champion in the competition ring. Starting in 1992, Sarah’s place as one of the top groomers was established. It is because of this grooming expertise that she has become a certifier for the NDGAA.

Sarah's first love is Sealyham Terriers and she has owned many champions. Sarah also breeds Sealyhams and welcomes inquiries about her terriers. Sarah's expertise on hand stripping has been the subject of many training videos and seminars. She works closely with world class professional handler and breeder Margery Good, the 2010 AKC Terrier Group Breeder of the Year.  You will always find a Sealyham at Dog Works by Sarah

Dog Works By Sarah is located at:

2201 Ogletown Rd (Across from Lowes and Old Avon.)
Newark, DE 19711

(302) 366-8161

Her shop's webaddress is: http://www.dogworksbysarah.com/

You can email Sarah your grooming question (or purchase on of her wonderful DVD's at: epilady@comcast.net

Cathy Thomas of Wales, former Chairman of the Lucas Terrier Club in the UK, Respected Sealyham Exhibitor - Owner of Cibach Sealyhams

Cathy bred Lucas Terriers for years. She still has one at home who is 11 years old. She and Jumbo Frost were best friends.

For the last seven years Cathy has concentrated her efforts on the Sealyham Terrier. She currently has 11 that share her home in Wales with her and her understanding husband Arthur.

Since being in the breed she has made up two champion girls. Her kennel - Cibach Seayhams - has exported three home-bred Sealyhams to Ireland, one is a champion now, the other two are Irish champions; another home-bred puppy went  to New Zealand last year had has achieved her title of New Zealand exhibits - the third champion girl is a home bred one.  Cathy is are actively campaigning her and she has two CCs and one Res CC in the UK; all the Thomas's dogs live in their home with them;  Cathy's aim is not only to try to keep the breed going but to breed to type - to the standard laid down by the Parent Club.  Encouragement is always given to newcomers into the breed with any help and/or advice that is needed.

Email Cathy at:  cathythomas@winds3.wanadoo.co.uk

Lynette Langford, wife, mother, grandmother, owner of four Lucas Terriers and breeder of multiple UK Champions

Lynette's first Lucas Terrier was the handsome Luca, a striking saddle and tan dog.

Luca was a bit lonely so she she purchased the enchanting Suzi Wong, a champagne colored bitch that Luca just could not keep his paws off of! Together they brought several gorgeous litters into the world - including Langford's Lily who bravely flew off to the US to start populating the colonies with the help of the dashing Landford's Tisa aka as Rhett Butler.

Then Lynette decided to add to her Lucas family again and she brought home Sita aka Peat's Hyacinth.

And to round out her crew, a new Lucas named Ting makes an even four. (Ting just won Best in Show at the Lucas Annual show held in Great Britain each year.)

When Lynette isn't caring for her two or four legged family, she is photographing them! An excellent  photographer, Lynette Langford is responsible for some of the most breath-taking candid shots of Lucas Terriers ever recorded. She is gifted with a natural eye for beauty.

For a no-nonsense, straight-forward approach to raising Lucas Terriers,  contact the delightful Lynette Langford at: lynette.langford@gmail.com

Damir Hamamdzic, D.V.M., Ph.D. is our new Director of Health, Science and Innovation

We are so blessed to have Damir and his family in or Lucas family. The Hamamdzic's are hoping to get their first Lucas puppy this spring. He and his wife live in PA and have a lovely young daugther named Stela.

During the day Damir is Director of Laboratory Operations for The National Disease Research Interchange in Philadelphia, PA.

The man is brilliant vet...a PH.d and we are so darn lucky to have him on our team! You can reach him at:  dhamamdzic@ndriresource.org