About us
Welcome to Pun Kotzky Beagles! *
We were born, raised and educated in the country that does not exist
anymore, in what was then the Soviet Union. We came to the United States in
the early 90s, and since then reside just outside of Washington D.C. We both
conduct biomedical research at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda,
MD.
Seeing how beagles are much akin to cats, we decided to name our kennel
after a famous Ukrainian fairy tale about one resourceful pussy – the one and
only Pun Kotzky. Beagles are small, purr when petted, and love wasting time
observing the great big world looking out the window. Beagles are also
highly independent and very strong willed – much like Rudyard Kipling’s cat,
they walk by themselves to the beat of their own drum.
Pun Kotzky, the eponymous cat of fairy tale fame, was ditched in the middle
of a forest after failing to become the mouse-hunting beast the owner thought
he received. Pun Kotzky managed to survive various hardships, eventually
marrying the Lady Fox and becoming King of the Forest. In the same spirit as
Pun Kotzky, our dogs grew to be the kings of our castle.
We acquired our first beagle, Bobbik, in 1994 and immediately fell in love with
this wonderful and very special breed. Bobbik was hardly a show dog in
appearance, but he nevertheless possessed a genuine beagle personality. He
quickly became the most important family member. Ten years later, we
purchased a show prospect beagle, Toozik, from David and Lesley Hiltz of
Starbuck Torbay. Toozik turned into a successful show, and more
importantly, performance beagle.
Through various beagle-related events and activities, we met and befriended
many great people. We are planning to become further involved in the well-
being of this wonderful breed.
Oleg Voloshin and Oksana Gavrilova
We were born, raised and educated in the country that does not exist
anymore, in what was then the Soviet Union. We came to the United States in
the early 90s, and since then reside just outside of Washington D.C. We both
conduct biomedical research at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda,
MD.
Seeing how beagles are much akin to cats, we decided to name our kennel
after a famous Ukrainian fairy tale about one resourceful pussy – the one and
only Pun Kotzky. Beagles are small, purr when petted, and love wasting time
observing the great big world looking out the window. Beagles are also
highly independent and very strong willed – much like Rudyard Kipling’s cat,
they walk by themselves to the beat of their own drum.
Pun Kotzky, the eponymous cat of fairy tale fame, was ditched in the middle
of a forest after failing to become the mouse-hunting beast the owner thought
he received. Pun Kotzky managed to survive various hardships, eventually
marrying the Lady Fox and becoming King of the Forest. In the same spirit as
Pun Kotzky, our dogs grew to be the kings of our castle.
We acquired our first beagle, Bobbik, in 1994 and immediately fell in love with
this wonderful and very special breed. Bobbik was hardly a show dog in
appearance, but he nevertheless possessed a genuine beagle personality. He
quickly became the most important family member. Ten years later, we
purchased a show prospect beagle, Toozik, from David and Lesley Hiltz of
Starbuck Torbay. Toozik turned into a successful show, and more
importantly, performance beagle.
Through various beagle-related events and activities, we met and befriended
many great people. We are planning to become further involved in the well-
being of this wonderful breed.
Oleg Voloshin and Oksana Gavrilova
oleg@PunKotzky.com
*Pun Kotzky Kennel is licensed to operate in Montgomery County, MD (Fancier's License # 269)
