Lucy Heyman finished the AKC conformation title on her first Bedlington Terrier in October of 1979 and joined the Bedlington Terrier Club of America (parent club) the same month and has been a member continuously ever since. In 1981, she launched an ambitious breeding program and has developed a successful line which has produced a total of 128 conformation Champions that she personally owned, and many others that contributed to significant breeding programs around the country. Her dogs have also excelled in obedience, agility and earthdog events, a great source of pride to her.

Lucy was an English major at the University of Wisconsin and her first writing assignment for the breed appeared in the 10th Anniversary Manual of the Bedlington Terrier Club of Greater Chicago. She also edited, published and distributed an educational booklet on the subject of Copper Toxicosis in the Bedlington Terrier for the Chicago club. Then in 1986, Lucy collaborated with Dr. Cynthia Cook in producing an article for Pure Bred Dogs: The American Kennel GAZETTE where Lucy wrote the sidebar to this scientific article which described a breeder's role in controlling the disease. She and Dr. Cook served on the parent club's health committee where Lucy remained in service for over two decades. Lucy has served the parent club in many capacities including establishing a very popular awards program, one of the original members of the rescue committee and still serving, and as Corresponding Secretary for three terms. Earlier this year, Lucy received the coveted Willemsen Breed Betterment Award at the club's Annual Meeting.

Lucy resides in Spring, TX with her husband and her Terriers. Her daughter Nicole is an administrator and faculty member at Tulane University in New Orleans.