Kathryn Seelye

 
Kathryn Munhall Seelye

In addition to her role as mother to young Heather Seelye, Kathryn is involved in every aspect of Cliffside Bird Dogs, as well as Strawberry Hill Farm Shooting Preserve. She has bred very successful litters of vizslas, cared for and assisted in training dogs and horses and according to husband Bob, “Is the best scout in the field trial business!”

“I assisted the whelping of my first litter of puppies when I was 5 years old, as my mother was too squeamish to touch them!  My love for animals and nature has been increasing ever since.

"When I was 14, I began working at Russell Animal Hospital in Concord, New Hampshire.  It was a small animal, AAHA, practice with room to house 60 dogs and 20 cats.  I worked on weekends and holidays through the school year and during summer break.  There I learned what animal care is all about.  As the years progressed, I attended college and earned a bachelor's degree in Biology, then began full time work as a Veterinary Technician.  By the time I resigned after fourteen years, I was assisting in surgery, performing the dental cleanings, completing the lab work, and helping with the reception (not at the same time!).  Wonderful experience to prepare me for working with bird dogs!

"I decided in 1991 that I wanted to hunt birds.  For me, that meant I needed a bird dog.  At that time, I had two Great Pyrenees.  They were wonderful pets and obedience dogs, but hardly bird finders!  After much research, I decided on a Vizsla, as I would be hunting the native grouse and woodcock in northern New England.  One of our clients at the animal hospital was a Vizsla breeder.  She made me an offer that I couldn't refuse:  train her bitch for her CD obedience title, get the title, and she would let me have the pick of the litter when the bitch was bred!  I was also able to hunt over her that fall.  I finished her in three months and excitedly waited for the puppies.  I chose Victor when he was 2 weeks old.  He became DC/AFC Sienna Gold Tidal Victory SH!  I have many great hunting stories of our times together to share!”

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