AHKC Officers and Directors New 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!
PAST PRESIDENT-Connie Macken-Sporting/Toy Groups
Connie has been active in showing and breeding dogs since 1975. Her initial breed was English Setters and she subsequently began showing and breeding Papillons, Chihuahuas, and Havanese. Connie brings decades of expertise in many board positions and countless committees in conformation and performance events. She stepped down from Presidents role after serving on the Board in several positions for 10 consecutive years.
Vice President: Linda Weygant-Non Sporting and Toy Groups
Linda breeds and shows Standard Poodles and Havanese. She just finished her first AKC champion Stella a Havanese. Linda brings a wealth of new ideas and just recenty was awarded the AKC SPortsmanship Award for Arrowhead Kennel Club. Only AKC Member clubs may participate in this program.
Treasurer: Jenzi Langley- Working Group
Jenzi began working with dogs in theatre productions as a way alleviate the stress from her collegiate studies. This passion led to a career in dog training, with an emphasis on puppy raising and reactivity rehabilitation. Jenzi created GET K9 Training as a board & train business to serve her local community. Seeing the need for a foster-based rescue in her area, Jenzi co-founded Pepper’s Pals Rescue as an all-breed resource. Since 2019, Jenzi has served on the board of directors as the Secretary for Pepper’s Pals Rescue. It was her involvement in the rescue community that opened her eyes to the importance of ethical breeding practices and the impact of breed standards. Jenzi joined Arrowhead Kennel Club as a way to further educate herself and support the dog community. She owns several rescue dogs, as well as three Cane Corsos. Rivian is her task-trained service dog who accompanies Jenzi everywhere and volunteers for the club alongside her.
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 respected owner of two grand champion Poodles 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 Poodles, now in its fourth generation, is excited to announce the latest litter of three puppies: two are champions, and one is beginning her show career, currently focusing on hair growth. Moreover, Deb is honored to be the first AKC delegate from the Arrowhead Kennel Club.
Board of Directors:
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 an AKC Breeder of Merit with Havanese, Yorkies and Min Pins.
Board of Director: Sharon Rattler- Sporting Group
Sharon has been in the world of Goldens since 1984. Her web site is Goldminer Goldens
AN outstanding motto is “helping people & making them Happy”
She raised PUGS, bred two CHAMPIONS in first litter. Inher golden breeding program
Goal is to breed with clearances hips ,eyes, heart, elbows, Most of all TEMPERAMENT
Highlight of her program, As Breeder not Owner
Bred the number 2 Golden in USA 2005,He was number 1 in CANADA 2006
AM/CAN BISS. CH DALANE RAZIN CAIN ON SIXTY SIX AM/CAN SDHF
Member of Valle Del Sol Golden Rt Club in Arizona. Sharon is an AKC Breeder of Merit.
Board of Director: 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 AKC Director /Board position for Genia, we are excited to have her on our team.
