Dr. Ericson has had a long standing interest in purebred dogs and has been judging mainly sporting and terrier breeds for the last twenty-five years.  Her breeding programs in English Cocker Spaniels and Bernese Mountain Dogs have produced numerous champions and specialty winners. She is particularly interested in how to apply breed standards to the functionality of each breed she judges. An avid hunter, she takes great delight in seeing dogs perform the task they were developed for. She and her veterinarian husband, Michael, have owned several sporting and terrier breeds over their many years together.