My
name is Karen Fitzpatrick and I would like to thank
you for your interest in Meadowlake Border Terriers!
We are a small kennel
located just south of Chicago in Kankakee, IL. We have been working, raising and showing
Jack Russells for 18 years and Border
Terriers for 13 years. Our Jack Russells and Border Terriers are a
combination of the finest English imports and American working terriers. Our
goals at Meadowlake are to produce terriers that consistently demonstrate
superior working ability, excellent conformation with emphasis on movement
and temperament, and that will succeed equally well in the field or the show
ring or as your loyal companion.
All of our breedings are meticulously planned with concern for maintaining
the integrity of our unique breed as our first priority. Puppies whelped at
Meadowlake are raised in our home, with great attention given to proper
socialization and training. Given this type of solid foundation, we believe
that our terriers will excel in many activities, but most importantly, will
be loving, loyal companions to those who are fortunate enough to be owned by
them!
All of our terriers are proven in the field and the show ring and must have
the disposition and temperament that is demanded by us before they are bred.
After we make the careful decision to breed, we then determine the match most
desirable to produce the terrier we feel fits our high standard of
achievement.
We have to our credit numerous
Conformation Championships with all of our terriers and have won consistently
at the BTCA National Specialty, not to mention other numerous pretigious wins
including Westminster Kennel Club. Not only
do all of our Border Terriers have to be show to their
AKC Championship, but we feel they must be better than
the average Border Terrier and must excel in all fields,
including temperament, conformation, movement and most
of all they must be physically sound. We have also produced several Agility
Champions in all clubs.
Our Jack Russells (all
retired!) live in harmony with our Border Terriers, Irish
Wolfhounds, Lurchers and Australian Shepherd. Most of the time it's not
unusual to have 12 dogs in the house and 8 in bed! They are family and are treated as such. Plan on visiting us if you are in the
vicinity -- we love the company and so do the terriers! Pedigrees and pictures are all available on request. Puppies are sometimes available, but
reservations are suggested. We no longer breed Jack Russell Terriers but
would be glad to refer you to a top breeder should you
request it. Now, if you are ready to see some of best
Border Terriers in the Midwest, please continue with our Stud Dogs and then
on to some of our Bitches!
