Patrice developed her love for the Beagle starting in the late 1960s resulting from her family's interest and a special fondness for her favourite hound Argentius Trigo ~ she campaigned Trigo at local events and the 'dog showing bug' was born.  Michael met Patrice and soon established his own interest in the Beagle as a breed ~ subsequently they became engaged, married and were later blessed with their daughter Lisa and the rest as they say is history ....................