With a long history of
quality show dogs, our tradition teaches us to treat each and every dog as a
Champion of the Heart--the most important title a dog can earn!
The Easdale Kennels began
in the 1930's as a hobby kennel for the Easdale American Cocker Spaniels of
George and Amy Wuchter. George was a licensed AKC judge. From those years, we
have found a 1927 silver trophy (the real thing, slightly bent, with a jeweler's
mark), catalog advertizing the Easdale Cockers, and a wooden crate, used to
ship cockers by train. The brass plate on the front of the crate announces:
Geo. Wuchter, Akron Ohio (with telephone number) Ghent 2303. Undoubtably, as
cocker puppies left with their new families, the Wuchter's would occassionally
be asked to look after one while the owners travelled or to groom their pups
on a regular basis. So began the boarding and grooming here at Easdale.
The property next passed
to the Boddy family who raised Afghan Hounds in the 60's through the 80's. The
boarding and grooming business continued in the family tradition.
After a short period of
leasing, the property was next purchased by the Menard family in 1991. Their
favorite breeds were German Sheperds and Toy Poodles. By the year 2000, the
Menard's sought to retire and offered the property for sale.
As of August, 2003, Easdale
Kennels is now the home of the Secrist family and the Seneca Airedales. Based
on an involvement in the sport of purebred dogs since 1975, we offer in-depth
care and attention to your pet's stay here. For a resume of the owner's education
and involvement in the sport of dogs, please click here.
