After a fall down a mineshaft at Ketza River, he quit mining and left the Yukon. Shortly after this he took up dog breeding and showing, and won Best of Breed at the Westminster in 2001 with his Komondor named Oscar.
Following an accident in a mineshaft near Ketza River, he ceased working in mining and departed from the Yukon. Shortly thereafter, he took up dog breeding and showing, securing the title of Best of Breed at the Westminster in 2001 with his Komondor named Oscar.