AHKC Officers and Directors 2024-2025
President: Kiley Cabrera -Non-Sporting and Toy Groups
Kiley Cabrera started at a young age in dogs, working at shelters and volunteering wherever she could. She became a bather in 1997, and fell more in love with dogs. Becoming a groomer in 2005, made her rapidly fall in love with poodles. She did a lot of rescue work with mini poodles, until 2010 when she brought home her 1st AKC standard poodle puppy. She showed in AKC for a while, and then started in Rally. Finding her true passion. She currently breeds and shows standard poodles. Recently she added her dream breed to her household-- powder puff-Chinese Crested, now a Champion of Record! Kiley is also our current Show Chair.
PAST PRESIDENT-Connie Macken-Sporting/Toy Groups
It is with deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved past President/friend/dog lover
Vice President: Genia Graves -Sporting Group
Genia is a Breeder of H.E.A.R.T and breeds Labradors for hunting, show, service dogs and pets. (Graves Labrador are located in Surprise, Arizona) This is the first Board position for Genia, we are excited to have her on our team. Genia is also our Junior Coordinator. The Board is ecstatic to have a hand in mentoring Genia in AKC doctrine.
Treasurer:Linda Weygant-Non Sporting and Toy Groups
Linda breeds and shows Standard Poodles and Havanese. Recently finishing her first AKC champion, with Stella a Havanese. Linda brings a wealth of new ideas and was awarded the AKC Sportsmanship Award for Arrowhead Kennel Club 2023. Only AKC Member clubs may participate in this program. Linda can be found at many club activities-always willing to lend a hand.
Secretary/AKC Delegate: Deb Phillips - Non Sporting Group
Deb has been devoted to dogs her entire life, beginning with Pekinese in the early 1960s and then Dachshunds from the late 1960s until 1997. After retiring from the US Air Force, she fell in love with Poodles. Today, Deb is the owner of two grand champion miniature Poodles and one earning her grand from the veterans class. and two beloved domestic pets. She earned recognition as an AKC Breeder of Merit and is an active participant in the Bred with H.E.A.R.T program. Deblon Pudels, now in its fourth generation, is excited to announce the latest litter of three puppies: two are AKC champions, Pink is working on her Grand, her sister Skye is beginning her show career, currently focusing on hair growth. Brother Geo is a finished champion living in Utah. Moreover, Deb is honored to be the first AKC delegate from the Arrowhead Kennel Club, Currently, she is the Assistant Show Chair.
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Board of Director: Charmaine Berglof -Toy Group
Charmaine's involvement with dogs began with her mother's toy and miniature poodles. When she was 13, she had saved her money for her own poodle "Gertrude". Charmaine fondly recalls when bench shows were the norm and she could be found at the Yorkshire Terrier benches. Yorkies are and have always been her dream dogs. Charmaine has had Great Danes, Poodles, Pugs, Chinese Crested, Yorkshire Terriers, Miniature Pinschers, Havanese and Russian Toys. Currently, Charmaine's line of Sharkara Russian Toys have garnered many firsts in the breed with Group placements, championships, and dogs of merit/distinction. She is also on the Judges Committee
Board of Director: Patty Coyne-Toy Group
I've had the pleasure of finishing four Yorkshire Terriers to championships in conformation and agility and titled in rally, obedience, and barn hunt. I am currently enjoying a delightful male Russian Toy who is doing extremely well in conformation and breed rankings.
I focus on Breed Management, health issues and reducing inbreeding by reducing the negative effects of inbreeding, such as reduced genetic diversity and increased risk of genetic diseases. This will happen faster with the participation and sharing of all data including data on offspring, placed in homes, and not actively shown in venues. "Where we go from here, everyone plays a role". My current work is with the Russian Toy Club of America, as a co-chair on the Health and Genetics Committee. “Titers for Pets” is my ongoing non-profit, to advocate against over-vaccination. My future entails returning to performance venues.
Board of Director: Dana Alexander- Non-Sporting
I’ve been showing and selectively breeding my Löwchen since 2017. I became an AKC Breeder of Merit four years after I started breeding and showing. My dogs are high achievers in other registries as well. We have titled dogs in Dock Diving and conformation. I attribute my success to the breeders who came before me and trusted me with their breeding stock. I’ve owned Löwchen since 2002; I fell in love with the breed in the 80’s after watching Freeway on Hart to Hart, television show. When I purchased my first Löwchen, I did not know Freeway was a Löwchen, but my love of this breed was meant to be. We “collected” other breeders “rejects” and retirees, for more than 15 years. For fun, I stepped into the show ring, June of 2017, with a young, male Löwchen that was given to me by his breeder. He went BOB that day.
I look forward to working for Arrowhead Kennel Club.
