Amblegreen’s Norwich Terriers
The arrival of our first Norwich in 2001 was the beginning of a new era at Amblegreen…We hope you enjoy seeing and reading more about our Terriers and their accomplishments.
The Norwich Terrier is one of the smallest terriers in size, with the ideal height not exceeding 10 inches at the withers. Although he/she may be small in size you can expect a happy, affectionate companion who is game for anything. The Norwich is a real terrier in spirit but without the quarrelsome nature. They are very people oriented and do best in homes where they are allowed to be under foot. Generally, they have small litters and you can expect to wait quite a while for ‘your’ puppy. The Norwich is a breed that does well with other pets and is loving to people of all ages.
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Our Stud Dogs
If you are interested in any of our boy’s we suggest you contact us early…
Am Ch/Can GrCh Amblegreen Dralion Mr Bean SDO
“Rowan”
Sire: GrCh. RBIS Dralion’s Curb Your Enthusiam
Dam: Ch. Paradym Dralion Lily Tomlins
Red – DOB 07/29/2018
OFA Patella – NT-PA1183/17M/P-VPI
OFA Cardiac – NT-CA399/17M/P-VPI
OFA Eyes – NT EYE692/17M/VPI
Co-owned by Peggy Mayes; Lynne Wood and Heather Tomlins
Co-Bred by Linda Dowdle, Kelly Wood and Heather Tomlins
Lovingly raised by Marianne Holmes
Handled by Cyndy Monk and Heather
Excited to introduce this lovely Boy. He finished his Canadian Championship in 2019 with some nice group placements and some Puppy Group wins too.
In the US, Rowan finished in 2 weekends in 2020 – the Palm Springs shows and the Phoenix circuit. This included taking the Breed his first day down there – with an entry of 21 including 6 Specials.
Rowan and Peggy are now focusing on agility and scent work. He has passed two levels in Scent work and has a title in AAC agility too!
Ch Amblegreen Dralion Inverlochy Dark Storm
“Storm”
Dam: GrCh Can/AmCh Amblegreen Dark Matter
Black and Tan, DOB June 29th, 2019
OFA Hips – NT-1320G25M-VPI
OFA Patella – NT-PA1305/25M/P-VPI
OFA Cardiac – NT-BCA10/25M/P-VPI
OFA Eyes – NT EYE787/27M/VPI
Co-bred by Linda Dowdle and Heather Tomlins
Co-owned by Trudie Forbes and Heather Tomlins
Storm arrived to make his home with Trudie and his Wheaton Terrier Sister Tiree… We are so excited to have Piper’s son on the Isand! He was shown twice as a baby puppy and went Best Baby Puppy in Group both times! He was shown until Covid hit and finished in October 2021 with a nice Group 4 – handled by Lisa Tremblay…
Ollie – 1st BIS Mt Cheam 22
Introducing …
BIS RBIS MBPIS GrChS Amblegreen Den-Mar’s All In
“Ollie”
Sire: Am Ch Rouletta Lucky Star
Dam: Den-Mar’s Amblegreen Copper Moon
Red – DOB 07/30/2021
Co-Bred by Marie Cato and Heather
Co-owned by Cyndy Monk and Heather
Handled by Cyndy
Cyndy and I are excited to introduce this young dog. His Sire – Archie – is the Son of two Crufts Best of Breed winners. His Dam – Tavi – is daughter of Desi and our Stella.
Ollie and Cyndy earned 4 Group 1’s; 8 Group 2’s, 3 Group 3, 7 Group 4’s; 10 Best Puppy in Groups and 2 Puppy in Show! At his first adult show – Mount Cheam Show in September 2022 Ollie earned a Best in Show and a Reserve Best in Show! He finished 2022 with four Group 1’s; eight Group 2’s; three Group 3’s; and seven Group 4’s! And was #2 Norwich in Canada… and #6 Terrier!
In 2023, he ended the year as #1 Norwich and # 16 Terrier… we couldn’t be Prouder of all Ollie has accomplished! So excited to show his first pups off too…
We love this young dog and look forward to a bright future with him.
Our Current Girls
Sidney New Champ PS Jan24
American Champion /BPIS MBPIG Canadian Champion
Amblegreen Sidney By the Sea
“Sidney”
Sire: Am Ch Den-Mar’s Amblegreen By the Sea
Dam: Chariton Lady Lillia of Two Valley’s
Red, DOB 12/13/2022
OFA Patella – NT-PA1455/12F/P-VPI
OFA Cardiac-NT-BCA36/12F/P-VPI
OFA Eyes- tested on March 27/24
Breeder – Dottie Prohaska
Owned and Handled – Heather
So excited to have Sidney join our family! Her Sire is a dog I love and so lucky to have wonderful lines from the UK too! Thank you Wallace Lumpkin for sharing your girl with Dottie!
Sidney finished quickly in both Canada and the US and I look forward to us doing many more things! Some highlights include a Best Puppy in Show and 6 Best Puppy in Groups in Canada. At her first US show she took the Breed from the puppy class over Specials … and finished in strong competition at Palm Springs Kennel Club…
More importantly to us she is a funny, happy girl who enriches our lives! Thank you Dottie…
BIS RBIS MBPIS Canadian GRChampion & American GR Champion Dralion Amblegreen Mavi Gold – Retired Now
“Stitch”
Dam: Can Ch. Dralion’s Addison Vanderwoude
Red, DOB 01/20/2017
Degenerative Myelopathy NT-DM29/12F-PI
Hyperuricosuria NT-HU5/12F-PI
Primary Lens Luxation NT-PLL184/12F-PI
OFA Eye Normal – NT-EYE525/35F-VPI
OFA Patella – NT-PA1110/22F/P-PI
OFA Cardiac – NT-CA398/35F/P-VPI
OFA Hips – NT-1225G35F-VPI
CHIC- 146689
Breeders: Linda an Peter Dowdle
Co-Owned with Linda and Peter – Dralion
Thank you Linda and Peter! I’ve so enjoyed us working together and thrilled that Stitch has come out to join my crew. I love my “Jeans” daughter Stella so I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to have Stitch come!!
What can I say about this little Dynamo!! She is funny, confident and a showing machine! At home she is a favourite, sleeps in our bed, and always makes us laugh with her antics…
Highlights include 3 Best Puppy in Shows and 17 Best Puppy in Groups!! Plus Best Puppy in Sweeps at our National Specialty!
As an adult Stich has continued to impress…
6 Group 1’s; 11 Group 2’s; 14 Group 3’s; 8 Group 4’s
along with a Best in Show and a Reserve Best in Show!!
Stitch ended 2018 Number 1 Norwich in Canada with over 1100 points and #7 Terrie !
She is currently retired but plan to bring her back out as a Veteran!
Canadian Champion Amblegreen Den-Mar’s Blue Moon – Retired Now
“Ellie”
Sire: Am/Can GCH. MBIS MBISS MRBIS Den-Mar’s Wild Card TDT CGC TD
Dam: GrCh Can/AmCh Amblegreen Dralion Hot Blonde
Black and Tan, DOB January 8, 2019
Co-bred with Marie Cato
Owned by Trudie Forbes – Thank you for giving Ellie her retirement home!
OFA Patella – NT-PA1225/19F/P-VPI
OFA Cardiac – NT-BCA1/19F-VPI
OFA Eye Normal – NT-EYE691/11F-VPI
OFA Hips – NT-1309G28F-VPI
CHIC – 159246
Ellie had been shown Spring 2019 as a Baby puppy. She earned 3 Best Baby Puppy in Group and a Best Baby Puppy in Show. She then picked up a couple of Best Puppy in Groups too… She also earned her Canadian Championship.
Shown at two show weekends in the US in early 2020 she has 9 points too.
She also had her first litter in October 2021 Sired by Storm above…
Ellie’s litter Sister Tavi is co-owned with Marie Cato in Riverside California and is the Dam of Ollie above.
American Champion/BPIS Canadian Champion Paradym Amblegreen Double Take
“Tia”
Sire: GrCh RBIS Dralion’s Curb Your Enthusiam
Dam: Am Can Ch. Paradym Jemma the Jetsetter
Black and Tan; DOB April 19, 2021
Bred by Kelly Wood
Co-owned by Kelly, Cyndy Monk, & Heather
Handled by Heather
Tia had an exciting start as a Baby puppy earning
2 Best Baby Puppy in Shows and a number of groups!
Once she hit 6 months she got to one show in Canada and has 4 points including taking the Breed the first day out.
In the US, this little Dynamo finished with all majors – 3 from the Palm Springs show. And went onto finish her 5th day shown taking the Breed for a 5 point major at the Sun Country Terrier Specialty!
We also attended the Malibu Kennel Club and Great Western Shows in Pomona in early March. Tia went Best Opposite Sex 3 of the shows and select bitch at the fourth!
Back in Canada she finished quickly… including a Best Puppy in Show! We LOVE her and can’t thank Kelly enough…
Our Co-owned Girls Who Live With Others
“Etta”
Wanted to send out a big Congrats to “Etta’s” wonderful ‘Mom’ and co-owner…since Etta joined Jill they have been working on and earning many different dog titles. Thought it was high time to put it all together!
CGC = Canine Good Citizen
Rally titles – RN, RA (only list top title as you must have the RN to get an RA) = Rally Novice, Rally Advanced
Obedience: BN = Beginner Novice, PCD = Pre Companion Dog, PCDX = Pre Companion Dog Excellent
Earthdog – JE, SE, ME (and CKC JE)
Barnhunt – RATI = Barn Hunt Instinct, RATN = Novice Barn Hunt
Sire: Dralion’s Player at Amblegreen
Dam: Am/Can Ch. Amblegreen Notti Biscotti
Red Grizzle, DOB Sept. 23, 2010
CHIC # 85213
Cerf Clear (Sept. 2012 ) – NT-358018
OFA Patellas – NT-PA591/24F/P-VPI
OFA Hips – NT-678G24F-VPI
Breeder: Heather Tomlins
Owners: Eliz Pearson/Jill Petersen & Heather Tomlins
Etta is another nice example of the quality that Caper had produced for us! Watch for this little dynamo. She is now sharing her home with Jill Petersen. We are so Proud of them both!
Retired Norwich
Below are some of the retired dogs that have shared our hearts and our lives…
We Can’t Thank their new Families enough for opening their homes and hearts up to them.
“Kona”
AM. & Canadian Champion Amblegreen Top Notch “Kona”
Dam: GrCh Am/Can Ch. Amblegreen Notti But Nice
Black and Tan, DOB Dec. 26, 2010
CHIC # 87923
OFA Eyes Normal (Replaces Cerf) – NT-EYE80/77M-VPI
OFA Hips – NT-700E25M-VPI
OFA Patellas – NT-PA505/12M/P-VPI
OFA Cardiac – NT-CA175/12M/P-VPI
OFA Primary Lens Luxation – NT-PLL25/20M/VPI
DNA – Normal/Clear for the “Fluffy” gene
Breeders/Owners: Heather & Geoff Tomlins
Loved and cared for now by Matt and Melissa Tomlins
“Kona” is a wonderful terrier and a hit in our home. Everyone who meets him loves him and he is a wonderful representative for the breed both in type and temperament. His size is what a Norwich should be for a male – 13 pounds and with lots of bone and head.
Highlights in the ring include:
2011 – First US show – 5 point Major at the Western Washington Terrier Specialty (Aug. 2011) He beat 6 specials along the way – all from the Bred By Class. He also went Winner’s Dog the following 2 days. Kona was also picked as Best Bred By in Norwich. Continuing on he picked up 7 more points in Colorado in September including a nice 5 point major. Kona took the Breed over 5 nice specials & at that time needed only 1 point to finish.
In 2011, we also attended the Montgomery Terrier ‘circuit’ – four shows . Kona was shown in a very large competitive Bred By class (not easy for a young puppy). He did great picking up a 4th and two 2nd’s in his class, plus Reserve Winners Dog at the Devon Dog Show. He also won his Sweeps class at Montgomery… It was fun to have so many people get to see him especially the owner of his Dad – Lisa Sons! This is such a great series of show with more Norwich then you will see anywhere! Seeing old friends and catching up is the icing on the cake!!! Special Thanks to Linda and Peter Dowdle for being such wonderful hosts!
At Kona’s only Canadian show in 2011 we were pleased to debut him at Tradex – Lower Mainland Dog Fancier’s Show (largest dog show in Canada). Kona was handled by my dear friend Cyndy Monk and had a good weekend. He picked up BOW on the Saturday and also a Best Puppy in Terrier Group. On the Sunday he went BOB over Specials and is now half way to his Canadian Championship!
In 2012 he finished both his US Championship taking a 5 point major from Bred By, and also his Canadian Champion going Best of Winners over the first 2 days of the Tradex dog show. We are very PROUD of our boy and can’t say enough about how much he warms our hearts. He is a favourite in our home and is found on any lap he can get on…
American & Canadian Champion Amblegreen Dralion Hot Blonde
“Stella”
Dam: GrCh Am/MBPIS Can Ch. Amblegreen Bikini Blonde
Red, DOB February 6, 2014
OFA Eye Normal – NT-EYE188/28F-VPI
OFA Hips – NT-955G26F-VPI
OFA Patellas – NT-PA823/15F/P-VPIOFA
Cardiac – NT-CA306/15F/P-VPI
CHIC #114704
Breeders: Heather Tomlins/Linda & Peter Dowdle
Owners: Heather Tomlins and for her last litter Marie Cato
New Mom now is Debra Dougherty!
When Linda and I decided to collaborate on this breeding I was thrilled as I knew Spice would be in great hands with her and Peter. Things worked out wonderfully and Spice presented us with two lovely bitch pups!
Stella got to show at the Portland Kennel Club’s 4 to 6 month puppy show and did great. She went BOB Norwich puppy (4 there) and went on to be 4-6 month Puppy Terrier Group 1 !! Not bad for her first day in the ring …
Stella never got shown again until Portland 2015…She did great going Best of Breed the first two days from the classes with a nice entry of 15…and earned her first two majors! She also went Group 4 the first day shown. She was handled by “Auntie” Cyndy – Thank you !
Stella and I also made the trip back to Pennsylvania for Montgomery and the circuit there. Tons of fun with friends and I was so thrilled as Stella went Reserve Winners Bitch 3 of the 4 days she was shown! She also got a 3rd from a large bred by class at Montgomery. Very nice for this young girl on her only two US outings! Stella finished quickly in Canada too – always fun to show!
We are pleased to say that Stella also free whelped her litters!
Stella is now a lucky girl retired to a life of leisure with Debra near San Diego. We wish them lots of fun and safe travels and look forward to visiting when we are South in the winter.
We are also excited that from her last litter Sired by BIS GrCh Den-Mar’s Wild Card (DESI)
Marie and I each kept a girl. Watch for updates on Ellie and Tavi. The only boy Makai (Den-Mar’s Amblegreen By the Sea) shares his life with Dotti and David. Cyndy and I have been lucky we have got to show him on our occasional trips down South.
American & Canadian Champion Amblegreen Dark Matter
“Piper”
Dam: Am/Can Ch. Amblegreen Dralion Hot Blonde
Black and Tan, DOB November 20th, 2016
OFA Hips – NT1081G24F-VPI
OFA Patellas – NT-PA967/16F/P-VPI
Cardiac – NT-CA341/16F/P-VPI
OFA Eye Normal – NT-EYE483/18F-PI
CHIC # 125933
Breeder: Heather Tomlins
Owners: Heather Tomlins & Linda Dowdle
Piper would not be here without a big Thank you to my dear friend Nilda Dorini of Zara Norfolks. Nilda has been a special buddy for a long time and has looked after a number of my Norwich over the years… When she offered to whelp out Stella’s litter as we were going to be away we knew she would be in the best of hands.
Geoff and I were thrilled to find out that Stella had free whelped her pups a few days before we got back from our place in Maui…
Piper was a fun puppy …busy and happy and always making us laugh!
She was shown as a Baby Puppy and earned 4 Best Baby Puppy in Groups and one Best Baby Puppy in Specialty Show (at her 5 Baby Puppy shows).
Once she was old enough Piper did great and ended up taking the Breed the last day of the VIDFA show for her first points – first weekend out!
She finished quickly the weekend of the Comox Dog Show with 3 group placements… Watch for her to be show occasionally in 2017…
Piper has made the trip to Ontario and is now making her home with good friends Linda and Peter Dowdle. Linda got the last points on her to finish in the US at a show we did together!!
Retired now we are thrilled to have her son Storm out on Vancouver Island!
Am GrCh/ MBPIS Canadian Ch. Amblegreen Bikini Blonde
“Spice”
Dam: Am/Can Ch. Amblegreen Malibu Barbie
Red, DOB 01/18/10
Cerf Clear (Aug.11) – NT/727/2011
OFA Patellas – NT-PA415/12F/P-VPI
OFA Cardiac – NT-CA143/12F/P-VPI
OFA Hips – NT-676G32F-VPI
By descent – Normal/Clear for “Fluffy” Gene
CHIC # 85112
Breeders/Owners : Heather & Geoff Tomlins
Co-owners: Linda & Peter Dowdle
Spice is a lovely example of correct type and size. She has wonderful attitude and loved to be out there strutting her stuff! Her litter brother Ricky (Am/Can Ch Amblegreen Ricard’s Red) was equalling showy – in 2011 he was Number 1 Norwich in Canada!
Spice had an outstanding show career finishing in Canada in one weekend. This included going Best Puppy in Show not once but twice that weekend along with Best of Winners all 4 days and Best of Breed & Group 4 another day. Plus, she was the Terrier Puppy Group winner 3 days… She did equally well in the US garnering majors quickly and finished in limited showing including a couple of group placements. She earned her Grand Championship in 7 days of showing!
In 2012 she had 3 lovely pups – Am GrCh/Can Ch Amblegreen Tutti Frutti, and Am GrCh Amblegreen Raffi Taffi who was co-owned with our friend Lynne Davis.
In 2014 Spice had her second litter – two bitch pups – one is Stella listed above… She is now retired to the life of leisure and we wish this little dynamo a long and happy life… We miss you Spice Girl!!
Am/Can Ch Amblegreen Malibu Barbie
“Barbie”
Sire: Am/Can. Ch. Windsor’s Repeat Offender
Dam: Am/Can Ch. Maralinga Malibu of Amblegreen
Red, DOB 02/22/07 – 09/29/22
Cerf Clear (Mar. 2011) NT-520/2011
OFA Hips- NT-390G27F-VPI
OFA Elbows – NTEL64F27-VPI
OFA Patellas – NT-PA163/15F/P-PI
OFA Cardiac – NT-CA76/16F/C-PI
DNA – Normal/Clear for “Fluffy” Gene
OFA Primary Lens Luxation – NT-PLL70/71F-VPI
CHIC # 57620
Breeders : Heather Tomlins/ Dianne & Ray Ivey
Owners: Matt & Melissa Tomlins
Highlights include:
– 2008 – #1 Bitch & #4 overall
– Multiple Group Placements
– Multiple Puppy Group Wins
Dam of:
– Am GrCh/ MBPIS Canadian Ch. Amblegreen Bikini Blonde
– Can.Ch. Amblegreen Rickard’s Red – #1 Norwich in Canada 2011
– Am Ch. Amblegreen Itsy B Shiner Bock
Barbie is aptly named after the famous doll and is a Diva through and through! She is an up beat terrier with tons of personality!! We have been so thrilled to have shared our lives with her and are so happy she is now living with our Son and wife, Melissa. We still get to see her regularly and can continue to enjoy her playful personality.
We go on with her bloodlines through her beautiful daughter “Spice”, and her lovely Grand-Daughters – Tutti, Taffi and Stella… At 15 Barbie is doing okay and still enjoy short walks and pats from our Granddaughters too…
BPISS Can. & Am. Champion Amblegreen Notti Biscotti
“Caper”
Dam: Can. Ch. Rowan Mayfair of the Wild Witches
Grizzle, DOB 11/04/05
Cerf Clear (Mar. 2011 ) – NT-439/2011
OFA Hips – NT-322G30F-VPI
OFA Elbows – NT-EL42F30-VPI
OFA Patellas – NT-PA88/16F/P-PI
OFA Cardiac – NT-CA52-19F/C-PI
DNA Profile # V473608
DNA – Normal/Clear for “Fluffy” Gene
CHIC # 51529
Breeders: Heather & Geoff Tomlins
Owners: Shannon and Leo & also her Sire “Flint”
Highlights include:
– 2007 – #1 Bitch & #2 overall
– Multiple Group Placements
– BPISS at Tradex !
– Multiple Puppy Group Wins
Caper was a dream to show and loved to be out there. More then that she was a wonderful Mom – free whelping her litters and raising happy healthy puppies…
Dam of :
First Litter –
GrCh Am/Can Ch Amblegreen Notti but Nice
BIS Can Ch Amblegreen Spoiled not Rotten
NORDJV08 DKKV09 Danish Ch Amblegreen Danish Connection
2nd Litter –
Am/Can Ch. Amblegreen Notti By Design
3rd Litter –
Amblegreen Notti Marietta RN JE
As well as many happy healthy pets whom we are so Proud of!
Cedric/Milly/Henry/Harry and Rascal
The lines we have still go back to many we loved so much including Caper and from her Sire Flint…
GrCh Am/Can Ch Amblegreen Notti but Nice
“Kiwi”
Cerf Clear (Aug. 2011 ) – NT-570/2011
OFA Patellas – NT-PA220/12F/P-VPI
OFA Cardiac – NT-CA89-12F/P-VPI
OFA Hips – NT-491G29F-VPI
By descent – Normal/Clear for “Fluffy” Gene
CHIC # 66914
Sire: Am/Can. Ch. Maralinga Johnny Be Good
Dam: Am/Can Ch. Amblegreen Notti Biscotti
Breeder/Owners: Amblegreen – Heather & Geoff Tomlins
New owners: The Puchailo Family
Kiwi was a happy go lucky girl with incredible bone and presence. She loved to be out showing and was my First Norwich that I earned all points in both countries from Bred By! She was also our first Norwich to earn the American Grand Championship with.
Highlights include:
– Multiple Group Placements
– Finished in the US with all Majors from Bred By
– Finished her US Grand Championship in 7 shows
Most importantly Kiwi is the Dam of our “Kona” her ‘one and only’ puppy. In early 2012, Kiwi was spayed due to uterine complications – we are extremely sad about this but so glad we have Kona…
Champions
Am Ch Paradym’s Amblegreen Double Take (Tia) Am Ch Den-Mar’s Amblegreen By the Sea (Makai)
Can Ch Amblegreen Dralion Inverlochy Dark Storm (Storm)
Am Ch/ Can GrCh Amblegreen Dralion Mr Bean (Rowan)
Can Ch Amblegreen Den-Mar’s Blue Moon (Ellie)
BIS RBIS MBPIS Can GrCh/BPISS Am GrCh Dralion Amblegreen Mavi Gold (Stitch)
Amblegreen Notti Marietta CGC, RA, BN, PCD, PCDX, ME, RATI, RATN, Cdn JE
Am/Can Ch Amblegreen Top Notch (Kona)
Am Ch Amblegreen Myk-Lyn’s Sterling (Stuey)
Am Ch Amblegreen Trouble’s BrewN (Beanie)
Am/Can GrCh BPIS Amblegreen Dralion Maui Mokka (Mokka)
Am/Can Ch Amblegreen Dark Matter (Piper)
BIS RBIS MBPIS CanGrCh Amblegreen Den-Mar’s All In (Ollie) Am GrCh/Can Ch Amblegreen Dralion Hot Blonde (Stella)
OHBIS Am GrCh Myk-Lyn’s Amblegreen Johnny Reb (Johnny)
Am Ch Amblegreen ZigZag Mystic Mojo (Macy)Can
Am GrCh/Can Ch Amblegreen Tutti Frutti (Tutti)
Am GrCh Amblegreen Raffi Taffi (Taffi)
Am/Can Ch Amblegreen Rickard’s Red (Ricky)
Am GrCh/MBPIS Can Ch Amblegreen Bikini Blonde (Spice)
Am Ch Amblegreen A Perfect Cider (Fizz)
Am Ch Amblegreen Itsy Bitsy Shiner Bock (Shiner)
Am/Can Ch Amblegreen Notti By Design (Cider)
Danish Ch Amblegreen Danish Connection (Champ)
BIS Can Ch Amblegreen Spoiled Not Rotten (Soda)
Am/Can Ch Amblegreen Malibu Barbie (Barbie)
Am/BPISS Can Ch Amblegreen Notti Biscotti (Caper)
Am/Can Ch/Int Youth Ch Windor’s Repeat Offender (Flint)
Am/Can Ch Maralinga Malibu of Amblegreen (Boo)
Can Ch Rowan Mayfair of the Wild Witches (Pecan)
Can Ch Hoodoo Wizard of the Wild Witches (Hoodoo)
Can Ch Mona Mayfair of the Wild Witches (Mona)