Debra Mattingly - Loving Dog Handling

I grew up in 4-H handling Dairy Goats (just like showing dogs). I received the Gold Medal for Showmanship for the State of California as a teenager. I love all animals.

I am married with three grown children. My family is happy to help care for and love the dogs.

In 2014, I purchased a French Bull Dog for my husband. Watson was a finished champion and I decided to show him. He quickly received his Grand Championship and I was addicted to showing dogs.

I campaigned Watson for all of 2015. He was ranked in the top 10 French Bull dogs and Number 1 in NOHS! He won the People’s Choice award at the 2015 National. He is semi-retired Silver GCH Peche Mignon Elementary My Dear…ROM, CGC, Chic. After receiving an Award of Merit at National 2016 Watson has retired. He might come out here and there but mostly he hangs out in bed with my husband at home while I’m out showing.
After Watson’s success, the clients came. I love showing dogs! I work full time and show dogs on the weekend. It doesn’t feel like work to me. Finishing dogs for clients is a very fulfilling!
I believe my strengths are my enthusiasm, dedication and love for the dogs.