In Memoriam

Julie Wright, Just-Wright Beagles

In 2015, we lost Julie Wright, who was the founder of AmBRNet. Julie bred many champion Beagles and was passionate about helping not only purebred beagles, but those who needed rescuing.

Tributes & Donors

Dan Milke
You have made such a difference in so many lives. There are no words to to express the void that is left. Every time I look at my special boy Mason I will think of you and be grateful. Rest peacefully Julie. You will forever be in our hearts and our memories.

Tricia Till

Deb Wigal
Deb Wigal, DVM, Top Shelf Beagles, GCH MACH 4 Just-Wright Dirty Martini MXJ, MX, MF, CAA, and Just-Wright Colors Fly at Top Shelf.

Jayne Bailey
and GCH Just Wright Simply Irrestible “Lisa”

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Nick Peaker

Nick Peaker was a professional handler who showed many breeds, but may be best known for showing beagles. He and Connie Conger showed Merry Song Beagles for 40 years. This photo is Nick and Ch. Merry Songs High Performance. Richard was a multiple specialty winner, BIS winner, and National Sweeps winner – major accomplishments for a blue beagle.
Nick always had a joke but was also one of the first to volunteer to help wherever needed. Many will fondly remember how he served as the auctioneer for AmBRNet for many years, shouting “Cheap, cheap, cheap!” to convince people to bid.

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Victoria Chamness

Victoria Chamness of Silverlake Beagles has always been an avid beagle lover and breeder for over 20 years. She believed strongly in the perseverance of the dog show sport through junior showmanship. She loved attending shows, especially the national to visit with fellow beaglers and talk about dogs. She will be greatly missed.

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Robert L. Boothe

Robert L. Boothe – Bob – passed away on March 20, 2021. Bob was an avid Beagle fancier since 1963. He and his wife of 62 years founded South Spring Beagles in 1963, breeding a number of champions during their active breeding and showing years. He became an AKC judge of hounds, later branching out to other groups such as sporting. One of his favorite judging activities was judging Junior Handlers. He was the judge at the National Beagle Club of America National Specialty in 1998, awarding Best in Specialty Show to Ch. Kahootz Chase Manhattan.

Bob was active in local kennel clubs and the National Beagle Club (NBC). In 2005, the NBC Supporting Members recognized Bob for his leadership in the formation of the Supporting Members of the NBC and for years of distinguished service to NBC and Beagles.

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Pat Marlow

Pat Marlow was a renowned Beagle, wirehaired Dachshund and Doberman breeder for many years.  She was the owner of Mt Brooke Kennels and is survived by her husband Charles “Duck” Marlow, her children, grandchildren, multiple Beagles and Zippy the wirehaired Dachshund.  Pat always had a great love for her dogs and was a mentor/friend to many people both in and out of the world of dogs.  She was an AKC breeder of merit and produced multiple top winning Beagles, Dachshunds and Dobermans.  She was active in AKC and UKC sporting events with her dogs.  She also trained her dogs to be therapy dogs and volunteered at many local hospitals providing comfort to those who were ill and in need of encouragement.  She taught basic obedience classes at the local community college and was always willing to help teach others the art of dog showing.  She was a great advocate for Beagles and was quick to volunteer at all kinds of events that encouraged responsible dog ownership and promoted the Beagle breed.  She will leave a big hole in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

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Suzanne Thomas

Suzanne Thomas passed away on December 1, 2017. She was the owner, breeder and handler of Cedar Ridge Arizona Beagles. She had many champion beagles and made many wonderful friends through the world of Dog Shows. Suzanne was a member of Beta Sigma Phi, the Flagstaff Kennel Club, the Prescott Kennel Club, the Phoenix Arizona Beagle Club and the Chino Valley Training Club.

Tributes & Donors

Debbie Tissot

Jeanette Focke

Karen Mantie

Marialice Haney

Doranna Durgire

Prescott Arizona Kennel Club

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Jane Lloyd

Jane Lloyd (Terwillegar Beagles) was involved in raising and showing beagles for more than 50 years in Canada and the United States. Although many of Jane’s beagles, known as Terwillegar Beagles became leading show dogs, more importantly they became members of dozens of families. Her care for her Beagles and the families they were placed with resulted in a network of friends who also became addicted to these loveable, family pets. Jane joined her family of beagles in heaven earlier this year, so please donate to the Beagle rescue in Jane’s memory to help continue her passion of providing homes for these wonderful pets.

Tributes & Donors

Kerry Schultz

Susan Davis

Petz Place

Elaine and Al Leiher

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Kelly Yarish

Kelly was well-known for her love of dogs. She began raising Cardigan Welsh Corgis in her teens and later concentrated on beagles. Kelly was very involved in the dog show world, participating in a variety of activities including agility, obedience, tracking and conformation.

Kelly was a co-founder of the Rocky Mountain Beagle Club. In 1994, she served as Show Chairman of the National Beagle Club Specialty in Silver Creek, Colorado. She attended many Nationals including Aldie, Sturbridge, Allentown, Tucson, Phoenix, Indianapolis, Charleston, and Vancouver.

Tributes & Donors

Elizabeth Friedlander

Harry Geisman

Deb & Tom Krier

Rocky Mountain Beagle Club

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Marvin Gottlieb

Tributes & Donors

Annette Didier

Bill and Mary Fleisher

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Caroline Dowell

Caroline passed away on April 29, 2019. Animals were a centerpiece in Caroline’s life and beagles were her family. She owned and enjoyed many show beagles throughout the years. Ch Wilkeep Peggy Sue, whose stunning headpiece was utilized when Tony and Judy Musladin wrote the first visualized beagle standard, Ch Shoreview’s Will, Ch Shoreview’s Grace, and of course Westminster Kennel Club BIS winner Uno, Ch K-Run’s Park Me in First. In addition to enjoying her family of beagles, Caroline provided significant assistance to many dog organizations. She contributed immeasurable time as well as substantial financial help to purebred dogs and rescue dogs alike. Caroline was loved and respected by many and always made it a priority to be of service to those who needed assistance or advice with their animals.

Tributes & Donors

Claudia Anderson, Twainheart Beagles

Cynthia Dowell, Christopher Dowell, Susan Dowell Beckner and Family

Carolyn S. Allen
I met Caroline Dowell at Stephens College in 1959 and made connections at UT. I enjoyed her friendship and her hospitality for more than 60 years.

Ch. Bridgehill’s Sunbriar Shenanigans, BN, RN

Gretchen Milke

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