MerryLee Kennels

Mary Lee has been exhibiting dogs in AKC conformation since 2004. She   represents the fourth generation of AKC conformation exhibitors in her family. Mary has also handled dogs in AKC companion and performance events including obedience, rally, and lure coursing.  She is a member of the National Beagle Club of America, the Kuvasz Club of America, the Finnish Lapphund Club of America, and is a charter member of the North Mississippi Kennel Club.

Mary has handled multiple breeds to their conformation championships and to multiple group wins and placements.  In 2010, Mary handled her beagle, Ch. Irish Coffey Tipperary Sparkling Wine, to the First Award of Merit in 15" beagles at Westminster Kennel Club.  Mary handled GCh. Sugarok Born in the USA to the Best of Breed award in Finnish Lapphunds at the 2012 Westminster Kennel Club.

Mary occasionally competes in UKC events.  At her first UKC event in 2006, she handled her beagle, Ch. Aggie's Leegle Beagle, to a Best in Show win.  In 2007, she was ranked as the #1 Open Junior in her region in UKC.