Meet Christina and Company

I’m Christina, Happy Hound Vet’s full time vet and CCRT. I originally hail from Kentucky, but NZ has been home for almost 20 years.

In addition to my work as a rehabilitation veterinarian, I enjoy spending time with my small team of sighthounds which currently include two VERY retired Greyhounds and one speed noodle young Greyhound that enjoys active dog sports.

The y’all-ternative hound

While I have dabbled in a variety of dog sports over the years, we’re currently finding our passion and niche in dog-powered-sports (dryland mushing). My youngest, Chani, is a powerhouse at canicross and bikejor and has taught me to love running! On the weekends you can often find us out on the local trails, provided you get up early enough!

Dog Power.

In January 2024 I got the experience of a lifetime attending a seminar on canine exercise physiology in Alaska that included getting to work with competitive distance sled dogs out of Happy Trails Kennel (Martin Buser) and learning about some of the amazing research that has come out of the sport. The experience fully cemented my passion and regard for working and performance dogs!