Sharon and Keith with Tommy

Sharon and Keith’s story

Sharon (left) and Keith (right) and have been friends for many years. SharonThey met in Atlanta at a grooming seminar which Sharon had arranged for the Atlanta Terrier Club and was given by well-known judge and terrier specialist, Ric Chasoudian. At that time, Sharon had been breeding dogs for over thirty years, while Keith, although a life-long dog lover and owner, was new to showing and breeding. A relationship that began as that of mentor and novice rapidly developed into a close friendship with a shared passion for breeding and showing dogs. Inevitably this has now become a joint enterprise.

Keith & Tommy 2012Opie (Ch. Shaireab’s On Your Honor) is the patriarch of Sharon’s breeding program, just as Henry (Ch. Brynhir B’Berg Henry Hyde), Keith’s first Specials dog, is the progenitor of Keith’s breeding program. Opie has produced many champions, including Sam (Ch. Shaireab’s Sam I Am), who has himself produced champions and group winners. Sam’s son, Justin (Ch. Shaireab’s Just N’ Time) is a 2 time Westminster Best of Breed winner, won Best of Breed at AKC Eukanuba Invitational in 2006 and is now a Best In Show winner.

Bob & SharonHenry’s daughter Betsy (Ch. Shaireab’s n’ Bayleigh Joint Venture) was the dog with which Sharon and Keith first began to combine their efforts. Betsy was bred to Opie’s son, Stewart (Ch. Shaireab’s Honor Among Thieves) to produce the dog which brought both breeding programs together – Link (Ch. Shaireab’s Bayleigh Missing Link), already a multiple group winner in his first year as a champion.

Sharon and Keith have an extensive breeding program which is made possible by their “extended family” of co-owners who have finished champions living in their homes as treasured family pets. Not only do their co-owners have a close friendship with Sharon and Keith, but also with each otherWelsh, with everyone frequently meeting up for dog shows, seminars and non dog-related social get-togethers.

When puppies are due, the dogs return to Sharon or Keith for the puppies tobe whelped. At eight weeks, the puppies are evaluated by Sharon and Keith’s exclusive handler, Tracy Deloria, a member of the AKC Professional Handlers Association, to determine which puppies should be kept as show prospects and which should be placed in suitable homes as pets. Until Tracy sees the puppies, there is no way to be sure whether any or all of a litter will be available as pets.

Sharon and Keith spend untold hours discussing future breedings which will ensure the continuing excellence of their dogs, and improve on an already high standard. Their dedication to the Welsh Terrier breed is paramount, and their devotion to their individual dogs uncompromising.

Shaireabs-Bayleigh now has an extensive network on Facebook, and pride themselves on being easily accessible to potential and current owners of their terriers. Please visit the Contact Us page to get in touch with Keith or Sharon!

Aims and Objectives:

To show our dogs to their championship so that they may be independently judged as to their quality and soundness as examples of the breed.

To produce high quality puppies of good temperament and health. All puppies are examined by board certified cardiologists, ophthalmologists and orthopedists.

To make every effort to find suitable, loving, forever homes for our dogs by use of a rigorous selection procedure.

To provide owners with advice and support throughout the life of their Shaireab’s Bayleigh dog.

Clubs & Affiliations

Sharon and Keith are both active members of the Welsh Terrier Club of America. Sharon is a former Vice President and Interim President, as well as having held numerous other offices. Keith has served on the Nominating Committee and as Awards Banquet Chair.

In addition, Keith is a member of and Sharon is a past President of the Greater Atlanta Airedale Terrier Club and a former Vice President and Board member of the Atlanta Terrier Club.

Keith is a Board member and AKC Legislation Liaison of Tennessee Valley Kennel Club. Keith is also active in the Oak Ridge Kennel Club, and is a former Board member of the Hilton Head Kennel Club.

Keith served on the President's Council of AKC's Canine Health Foundation.

Shaireabs-Bayleigh Welsh Terriers participates in the Pro Plan Breeders' Club.


Continuing Education Credits

Over the last five years, Sharon and Keith have attended many canine health seminars including:
Animal Behaviorist
  • John C Wright PhD, Certified Applied Animal Behavorist
Cardiology
  • Mark Oyama DVM, DACVIM
Chinese Medicine & Veterinary Acupuncture
  • Christine Eggers, DVM, MVSC
Dog Aggression Workshop and Seminar
  • Ian Dunbar
Endocrine Diseases

  • Cynthia Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIM
    This lecture addresses the clinical characteristics of the most frequently diagnosed endocrine diseases ... Cushing’s Disease, Addison’s Disease, diabetes mellitus and hypothyroidism.

Genetics
  • Claudia Waller Orlandi, PhD 
    - Genetic Principles for Dog Breeders (Putting together the pieces for a more successful breeding program)
  • Dr Jerold Bell, Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
    - Pedigree Analysis and how breeding decisions affect genes.
    - Common genetic disorders: Diagnosis and prevention
    - Improving the genetic health of your puppies
    - Breeding strategies for managing genetic traits
  • Anita Oberbaurer, PhD
  • Finding genes for complex disease traits
    Elaine Ostrander, PhD, NHGRI/NHI
  • Carmen Battaglia
  • Pedigree Analysis and Developing a Healthy Breeding Program
    Jerald Bell, DVM 
  • Genetic Tests: How to Use Them & Why
    Jeff Phillips, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
Infectious Diseases
  • Christine Peterson, DVM, PhD
Legislation
  • Phil Guidry
Neurological Diseases

  • Simon Platt BVM & S, MRCVS, DipACVIM (Neurology) & ECVN. This seminar is an overview of neurology service for diseases seen in patients that include epilepsy, brain tumors, birth defects meningitis and trauma.

 Nutrition
  • Gregory A Reinhart, MS, PhD  Pre- and Probiotics: New Ways to Promote Good Health from the Inside Out

  • The Impact of Nutrition during early Puppy development
    Russ Kelley, MS 

  • Grooming from the Inside
    Deborah A Greco, DVM, PhD
  • Nutrition and the Immune System
    Ebenezer Satyaraj, PhD 
  • Optimal Nutrition for Exercising Dogs
    Brian Zanghi, PhD 
  • Use of Probiotics
    Gail Czarnecki-Mauldin
Oncology
  • Corey Saba DVM  Addresses the three different modalities for cancer treatment...surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy
  • Cancer Stem Cells-A New Way to Look at an Old Disease
    Jamie Modiano, VMD,PhD 
  • Understanding Cancer at the Breed Level
    Rhonda Hovan 
  • Canine Comparative Oncology and Genomics Consortium
    Matthew Breen, PhD 
  • Dispelling Myths of Canine Cancer and Its Treatment
    Douglass Thamm VMD, DACVIM 
  • Amy LeBlanc, DVM, DACVIM
Ophthalmology
  • Simon Peterson-Jones, DVM, PhD
Rehabilitation
  • Julia Tomlinson, BVSc, PhD, DACVS, CCRP, CVSMT  Rehabilitation and Conditioning for the Show Dog
Reproduction
  • Bruce Hollett DVM, MS DACT
  • Peggy Root Kustritz, DVM, PhD
  • Dr Robert Van Hutchison
  • Myra Savant Harris
  • Karen Copley of Whelpwise
  • Tulio Prado, DVM, DACT
  • Deborah Greco, DVM, PhD, MS, DACT
Stem Cell Therapy
  • Rick Vulliet, DVM, PhD
  • A Duane Butherus, PhD
Structure
  • Pat Hastings
  • Pat Trotter
  • Edward M. Gilbert
Urinary Diseases
  • Joe Bartges, DVM, Phd, DACVIM, DACVN
Vaccination Protocol
  • Kate Creevy DVM, MS DipACVIM  Topics covered include passive immunity, core vs non-core vaccine categories and use of serologic titers in vaccine plan
  • Ron Schultz, PhD
  • Margret Casal, PhD

 

 

 

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