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						Rita Nelson first started in 
						Poodles in 1961, ultimately establishing the kennel name 
						of Chaud Chien based on two British kennels; Tranchant 
						and Lochranza.  Over 15 years, Rita made several trips 
						to the U.K., coveting the Curly Coated Retriever breed.  
						By 1990, Rita had developed a friendship with Haydn and 
						Gladys Phillips of Wales, Gladrags, named the top Curly 
						Coated Retriever kennel in the U.K. now for the last 15 
						years.  Rita imported an entire breeding program and 
						allied with the Phillips to become Gladrags USA.  Rita’s 
						first 8 litters produced 35 show champions, 5 
						international, 2 field titles, 3 obedience titles and 1 
						Deutch/CACIB title.    
						After several 
						years of owning and showing Gladrags Curlys, it is a 
						great honor and privilege to announce that we have been 
						chosen by Rita Nelson, Haydn and Gladys Phillips to be 
						partners with Rita in Gladrags USA. |  |