I have been extremely fond of all animals since early childhood. I was dreaming about a big and strong dog since I can remember myself. My dreams came true when I was 13 - I got an East European Ovcharka ("Soviet variant" of German sheepherd), a female Aura. Then I was involved with dog shows and training. Aura wasn't a top show-quality dog, but she did great in obedience training and various competitions. Several years latter I tried breeding and was captivated by a miracle of birth and growth of living creatures.

My children help me a lot with grooming, walking and show-training of my dogs. My daughter Migle goes to all the shows with me, and helps me a lot near the ring. Also she has some achievments in junior handling with our papillon Ksena. My son Giedrius isn't admiring dog shows, but he helps me a lot in raising of puppies.

Kennel "TAURAPILIS" ("the castle of aurochs") was registered in 1994, when I already had almost 10 years experience in breeding. Taurapilis started as a kennel of South Russian Ovcharka, and still is the best known because of them. My biggest achievments in breeding and showing are concerned with this marvellous breed. In 2000 I started breeding papillons and griffons, and in 2007 - phalenes. The beginning was not easy. I was the  first breeder of these breeds in Lithuania. I still am feeling new in the world of small dogs and must learn a lot.

I am lucky, because my hobby of showing and breeding allowed me to meet a lot of wonderful people all over the world, and many of them became my good friends. I am very thankful to all them for their support, advices, cooperation and hearty friendship.