Welcome to Tracewind Kennels.  I began in Junior Showmanship, like many of my contemporaries, and I believe that is where I developed my spirit of competiton.  I began with my mother's German Shepherds, and as her taste for "smaller breeds" developed, so did my experience in these breeds. 
       I became interested in other breed characteristics and developed a "knack or "talent", if you will, for being able to handle different breeds to the best of
their ability.  Grooming these different breeds became almost second nature and as I grew, so did my abilities.  I do my "homework" constantly, to learn about new clients' dogs and new breeds, as they are recognized by AKC.
        I treat each of my clients' dogs as if they were my own.  As well as care and food, I give them love and in return they give me better than 200% in the ring.
         If you would care to observe me "in action" contact me for a list of my next shows, let me know where and when you're coming and we'll chat.  If you are unable to attend a show contact me for a show list and a rate sheet.
Tracey Gustavson
Tracewind Kennels
Please take a tour through my portfolio by clicking on the Groups below.
For a complete guide to the AKC Recognized Breeds, please look for the AKC link in my Favorite Links page.
Sporting
Working
Herding
Non-Sporting
Hound
Toy
Terrier
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I would like to extend a special thanks to Linda Prouty, Stonewall Springers and Joan DiShion, DiShion Designs for all their assistance in putting together these wonderful pages.  Linda, for the idea of the webpage and all her hard work on the backgrounds and doing all the touchups on the photos and to Joan for designing the banners, frames and the animations.