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About Us


Celinda left, and Christie, right, pose with Cricket

Washington Oregon
Celinda C. Cheskawich Christie C. Smith

Woodland Kennels
183 Wieri Road

11320 S.W. Ambiance Court
Woodland, WA 98674-9211 Tigard, Oregon 97223-3910
Telephone (360) 225-8402 Telephone (503) 639-8403
Cell (503) 946-3357
Fax (360) 225-3513 Fax (503) 598-9387
email celinda@dketa.com email dketa@aol.com

Celinda
                      Breeder
                                        Educator
                                                            Exhibitor
                                                                                Mentor


CelindaHaving been owned by Samoyeds for over 30 + years, Celinda focuses on research, studying pedigrees and genetics in an ongoing pursuit of improving the d'Keta line and the health, temperament and structure of the Samoyed Breed. Celinda's impressive library contains books from three centuries and she has read them all.

Celinda carefully plans each litter, nurturing and cherishing our brood bitches, and joyfully whelps healthy, well-socialized puppies. The extra bonuses are the life-long friendships established when bringing new people into the d'Keta family.

Together with her husband, Jim, Celinda continues serving and giving back to the dog fancy through her involvement in the National and Regional Breed clubs, Samoyed Club of America National Rescue and area All-Breed Clubs. Mentoring those new to the sport of Dog Shows and giving encouragement through dog training, education, grooming and ringside assistance or while Judging Matches and Sweepstakes, Celinda's dedication to dogs is undying.

Celinda's continued commitment is seen in her particular love for the sport of exhibiting! Bonding with and training puppies and dogs, planning and traveling and being emerged in the psyche of the sport.


Celinda with Ch. d'Keta's NYPD Blue "Jimmy"
  • SCA Recording Secretary 2001-2003
  • 2004 SCA Board of Governor
  • National Specialty Chairperson for Banquets/Hospitality 1996, 2000, 2002, 2006
  • PVSC Board Member 2001 - 2003
  • SCWS Vice President
  • WVSF Founder, Board Member & Officer
  • Tualatin Kennel Club
  • Actively instructing dog and puppy owners in class and private trainings to create a warm and loving bond resulting in happy canines and proud families.

Jim, Celinda with Rebel, Seattle, Cricket, Samantha and General

Christie
                      Judge
                                    Breeder
                                                      Education
                                                                            Therapy


ChristieChristie's love of Judging came from her love of dogs. Each assignment is a new adventure; an adventure that says, today may be the day she sees that dog that just takes her breath away; that is sound, possesses breed type and a heart that enables them to both do the job they were bred to do and to please its owner. As a breeders, whether new pet families or show homes, the joy of making new friends, helping them to live in harmony with their new lifelong companion, their adventure in the show ring or encouraging them in the working events, Christie and Dale, together with Celinda and Jim are devoted to them and their varying endeavors. From Keta's accomplishments in weight-pull, herding and therapy, Jamie's three seasons on the Silver Hollow Sled teams, Seattle's continued contributions in therapy, and Doni, Kai, and Noah's work in Skijoring, herding and back-packing, Christie and Celinda strive to produce dogs able to both physically and mentally enjoy the vast array of working events. They feel a great pride in these versatile d'Keta dogs.

Christie  Celinda


Christie, at age 4 petting her friends collie, while her friend Ann, pets her Samoyed Keta. Baby sister Julie and a friend join in the fun.
  • Member, Samoyed Club of America, AKC Gazette Columnist
  • Member, Willamette Valley Samoyed Fancier, Recording Secretary
  • Member, Clackamas Kennel Club
  • Member, Silver Falls Kennel Club
  • Member, Tualatin Kennel Club
  • Member, Mt. Rainier Working Dog Club
  • Member, Oregon Dog Judges, President
  • Member, Judges Education Association of Washington
  • Member, American Dog Show Judges
  • Member, Dog Judges Association of America
  • Member, Senior Conformation Dog Judges
  • Member, Samoyed Club of America, SCA
  • Member, Samoyed Club of Washington State (WA), SCWS

Christie showing Kira to her International
Championship
  • SCA Columnist, AKC Gazette '00, '03, '04, '05, '06, '07
  • SCA Education Chairman '96
  • Board of Directors SCA '97 & '01 & '02
  • Recording Secretary SCA '98 & '99
  • SCA Columnist, AKC Gazette '00 & '03 & '04
  • WVSF Co-Founder President, V. Pres. Rec. & Cor. Sec., Board Member
  • Hospitality Co-Chair Nat. Spec. '96 & '04
  • Judged Dogs ~ 2006 National Specialty

Yes, there is a Dale Smith - with his Harley Davidson Road King.
 
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