10/13/2023

We are located about forty minutes north of Coeur D’Alene, Idaho, in one of the most beautiful and undiscovered areas of the country, north Idaho. Our area offers an idyllic spot for a restful vacation as well as having many activities available. If you do travel this way, you might be interested in checking out some of our local attractions. As wel...

2/13/2023

With the proven record of the German Shepherd Dog in the Seeing Eye, herding, police work, and as family guard and companion, most of us realize that a good shepherd is the best dog we could ever imagine. But how do you go about finding a good one among the sea of poorly bred ones that are so common? Something I have learned about selecting a dog:  yo...

1/23/2023

Graduate of our Super Puppy Program: Yukon, a Candle Hill Shepherd pup from our dogs, Cardinal and Chinook, born 2012. Methods of Stimulation The U.S. Military in their canine program developed a method that still serves as a guide to what works. In an effort to improve the performance of dogs used for military purposes, a program called “Bio Sens...

1/23/2023

Graduate of our Super Puppy Program:   Yukon, a Candle Hill Shepherd pup from our dogs, Cardinal and Chinook, born 2012. Methods of Stimulation The U.S. Military in their canine program developed a method that still serves as a guide to what works. In an effort to improve the performance of dogs used for military purposes, a program called “Bio Senso...

8/4/2022

Most people understand black: Many understand black and tan: Dakota as a pup On the right, Bree, with the familiar black and tan markings. But what tends to get people confused is the sable. Sable means that the dog’s undercoat is a different color than the top coat, often giving a wolflike look. But other times a sable dog may look a lot ...

8/4/2022

German Shepherd Definitions The credentials of the German Shepherds that comprise our World Class breeding stock speak for themselves. All are 100% West German bloodlines with Koerklasse 1. To achieve this coveted Koerklasse 1 (Kkl1) rating, the dogs must compete for titles in Germany or America under the rules and auspices of the Club for GermanShep...

8/2/2022

Here are some helpful articles Health NEW DOG NUTRITION RESEARCH The IAMS Company has reported on a study showing that when puppies are nourished with enhanced (high) levels of dietary docosahexaenoic acid these pups test out smarter and more trainable than other pups not nourished with supplements of DHA Vaccinations 27 Vet schools in the US have c...

8/2/2022

March 12, 2012 Am I a Snob? Why I Don’t Like Doodle Dogs – 21 by Brian Lynn In my last blog about the AKC registration statistics, Gun Dogger Garry Pennycuff took exception to a line about the fad of crossing an absurd number of breeds with poodles. I didn’t want to sidetrack the conversation at that point, but I will gladly go into more detail now....

8/12/2019

VISIT US IN BEAUTIFUL NORTH IDAHO! We are located about forty minutes north of Coeur D’Alene, Idaho, in one of the most beautiful and undiscovered areas of the country, north Idaho. Our area offers an idyllic spot for a restful vacation as well as having many activities available. If you do travel this way, you might be interested in checking ou...

8/8/2019

QUALIFICATIONS OF A SEARCH AND RESCUE DOG excerpted from K9 SUSPECT DISCRIMINATION  by Adee Schoon and Ruud Haak, Detselig Enterprises LTD, Alberta, Canada 2002 p. 85-86  MENTAL QUALITIES: \* placid composure:  self-confident, stable, not nervous or afraid \* temperament: lively, interested \* willing to work: willingness to continue even if t...