Valeria is a founder and owner of JOVAL Kennel. She started in dogs in 1985 and it has been a love affair ever since. She is a veterinarian, exhibitor and AKC judge. For several decades she has been heavily involved with the Airedale terriers, then around 2015 she “down-sized" to Brussels Griffons and is now primarily focusing on the Griffs.

“Special-assistant” at JOVAL Kennel is our daughter Olivia, who enjoys playing and socializing puppies from every litter. She even has found success in the show ring and finished the championship on her favorite dog Katja!

John had a Samoyed and German Shepherd earlier in his life and then “married” into the Airedales, then later on came the Griffs. He is responsible for all daily kennel operations. With his computer background, he takes care of all of the logistics/paperwork, website, FaceBook, etc and also leverages his photographic talents in capturing Griffs at shows and in taking those puppy pictures that everyone loves to receive.