About
Paula Henkin Honigman, MBA, MSW
Breeder and Coadjutor
Paula Honigman's bond with Uyak's first foundation bitch, "Connie" inspired her passion to focus on the active role she played in helping to establish Uyak. Paula has spent her lifetime involved in the breed as a mentee of Harold, a collaborator on a number of important Uyak breedings over the years, an owner of several influential Uyak studs over the generations, a breeder as well as a professional groomer and exhibitor. At an early age, she began as a kennel assistant, a dedicated junior handler and the club trainer in breed handling & obedience for the Alaskan Malamute Club of Long Island (AMALI). Over the years, she has maintained her interest in pedigree analysis, research and documentation in her varied roles involving the perpetuation of the Uyak bloodline.
Professionally, an MBA and former VP Marketing-Citigroup, Executive Commitee & VP-McGraw Hill, Paula recently earned a second Masters Degree; an MSW, with clinical experience in Autism/ADHD/Developmental Disorders as well as Geriatrics. Paula provides counseling to children and adults with ADHD and related disabilities. She is also a life coach and business counselor to entrepreneurs, CEO's and business owners.
Among other talents and interests, Paula's hobby activities in the dog world include all facets of dog breeding, participation as a steward and judge at AKC shows and member involvement with The Ladies Kennel Association of America, Morris-Essex Kennel Club and SCKC. Paula is a collaborator with other breeders and is responsible for Uyak public relations. She is married to Richard Honigman, MD; a private practice Pediatrician and advocate for early childhood mental health. She is also a devoted mother to her son, Corey; a Senior in Environmental Studies at University at Buffalo.
Breeder and Coadjutor
Paula Honigman's bond with Uyak's first foundation bitch, "Connie" inspired her passion to focus on the active role she played in helping to establish Uyak. Paula has spent her lifetime involved in the breed as a mentee of Harold, a collaborator on a number of important Uyak breedings over the years, an owner of several influential Uyak studs over the generations, a breeder as well as a professional groomer and exhibitor. At an early age, she began as a kennel assistant, a dedicated junior handler and the club trainer in breed handling & obedience for the Alaskan Malamute Club of Long Island (AMALI). Over the years, she has maintained her interest in pedigree analysis, research and documentation in her varied roles involving the perpetuation of the Uyak bloodline.
Professionally, an MBA and former VP Marketing-Citigroup, Executive Commitee & VP-McGraw Hill, Paula recently earned a second Masters Degree; an MSW, with clinical experience in Autism/ADHD/Developmental Disorders as well as Geriatrics. Paula provides counseling to children and adults with ADHD and related disabilities. She is also a life coach and business counselor to entrepreneurs, CEO's and business owners.
Among other talents and interests, Paula's hobby activities in the dog world include all facets of dog breeding, participation as a steward and judge at AKC shows and member involvement with The Ladies Kennel Association of America, Morris-Essex Kennel Club and SCKC. Paula is a collaborator with other breeders and is responsible for Uyak public relations. She is married to Richard Honigman, MD; a private practice Pediatrician and advocate for early childhood mental health. She is also a devoted mother to her son, Corey; a Senior in Environmental Studies at University at Buffalo.
