Arete is a mother-daughter team which started when the daughter dragged the mother into this whole charade. It's the mother's fault, really, she took the daughter to dog shows as a child. It was only a matter of time before it all clicked into place.

My Mom showed her miniature poodle in Obedience when she was a teenager, so the concept of showing dogs was already in place, it just needed a good catalyst to make it all come together. The catalyst is Casey; she is the one who started the ball rolling and really got us hooked.

My Mom and I look nothing alike, so I suppose it would only be fair to introduce you to each of us -- although overhearing conversations because people don't realize we are together has its perks. Nevertheless, on to the introductions. I'm Ann, the master of the website and chief commentator. I'm generally not dressed up like that, and I'm most easily spotted by finding the only person wearing a shirt that says Illinois... while in a state that is most definitely not Illinois. All dry, sarcastic remarks come from me, as do the highly opinionated beliefs. If you have a disagreement with something that is stated on this website, then you're going to want to talk to me about it. Talking to my Mom will only confuse you. She's still hoping we're going to have puppies. We aren't. If you are already confused, don't worry, it gets better.

This is my Mom, Sue. We volunteer with the American Belgian Malinois Club rescue group, and I'm a member of the American Belgian Tervuren Club. I'm not sure why my Mom is not a member; I'll have to work on that. We are both members of the Hoosier All-breed Herding Association (HAHA) in Indiana.

So, that's us. If you ever see us at a show or trial, stop by and say hi. But tell us how you know us, otherwise we might be a little concerned.