While there are many people to thank for the love we have for Samoyeds, and the joy and enthusiasm that comes from that love, it all exists because one day in the late 1970's, my father brought home a Samoyed puppy. The profound series of blessings that single act has had can not be explained in words. But neither can words express the profound impact my father had on this world.
On September 10, 2008, my father, Malcolm A. Dutterer, Jr., peacefully, quickly and unexpectedly passed on.
This website is dedicated to him.
My father raised and said "Goodbye....for now!" to 4 Samoyeds in his life, but he was also a caretaker to all of mine as well anytime I needed him. He was a true ambassador for the breed. My father loved Samoyeds more than most of us are capable of loving anything.
The deep, sincere, sweet and passionate way he expressed his love of life, along with his respect for all of Gods' creatures, was an inspiration. My father's appreciation of the gifts God gives His children drove his enthusiam. That enthusiasm was endless while he was alive, and carries on even now that he is gone.
Dad inspired anyone who knew him to reach beyond what we thought were individual human limitations. He believed that all good things were possible with hard work and God's grace. And through his words and deeds, Dad taught people that it is our responsibility to create glorious experiences for others (people and animals) on Earth.
Dad's goal in life was to leave this world a more joy-filled place. His mission was to share his joy of life with others, and to inspire others to join with him to spread that joy far and wide. Dad achieved his goal.
I will always see a little of Dad in every act of kindness or courage, every expression of God's blessing, and every Sammy smile.
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And here are some of the other wonderful people who have made SnowAngels Samoyeds possible
Rev E. C. Fulcher, Jr and my Truth House family for their inspiration, pastoral care, and affirmation!
Chris, whose support and willingness to wake up with a wet nose on his arm, and to live with white fur on his clothes has made it possible for me to live and love in a whole new way. And...he's made it possible to show Easter and Halo at the same time.
My Mom, Lisl has helped to make Samoyeds a central and valued part of my life. Along with Dad, Mom has been a loving guardian of many Sammies over the years.
Roy, whose support of my passion for Samoyeds, helped to make the early days of SnowAngels Samoyeds a possibility. Roy now takes care of Abraham and Sarah.
Mentors and friends Marge Goodenough (Cotn’ Pic’n Samoyeds), Lynette Blue (Polar Mist Kennels) without whom, I would not have Sarah or Flurry. And without whom, I would not have had the confidence to enter the show ring. .
Mentor and friend Patty McCallum (McMagic Samoyeds), without whom, I would not have Halo and the joy that he brings, or the confidence to move to the level of showing a champion Sammy myself!
Friends and mentors Amy Kiell-Green (Pebbles Run Samoyeds), Nancy Hermle, Chris and Morgan Miller (Winter Magic Samoyeds), Janice Hovelman (Sanorka Samoyeds), Carol Montgomery, Lois Osmundsen (Mystic Oz Samoyeds), Heather Shannon, and many other Sammy owners who have offered encouragement and been role models for Samoyed caretaking and good sportsmanship.
George Alston who taught me much more than just how to handle my dog. He taught me how to objectively relate to my Samoyeds and the competitive world of showing dogs.
Professional handlers Barbara Waldkirch
and her team - Ken, Keith, Erin and Sue Ann and many client-friends for great fun, learning, and, oh yes...winning including Sarah and Flurry’s first conformation points, Sarah's Specialty win in Middleburg, VA, and many fun wins in between. But most importantly, the friendship, knowledge and encouragement all along the way.
Professional handler and Sammy specialist Cathy Schott for her amazing work to put the final points on Sarah and Flurry in one weekend, and Flurry’s 1st place win at the 2007 National Samoyed Specialty.
Annette Laugel-Schloss for her friendship and gifts of spiritual empathy and healing for animals and people through her work with massage and flower essences.
The Johnson, Harmon, Pachuska, and Collins families for providing such wonderful homes for 4 of our Flurry/Halo puppies and becoming wonderful new friends.
Suzanne of Pet Dynamix Foods makes sure I have the best raw food and treats to feed the furballs.
To the Dr. Jeffrey Luntz and the great staff of the Animal Medical Center and Pet E.R. who have kept the SnowAngels healthy and have been there...
All of the judges who have made the showing experience fun and rewarding.
