8/15/2015

Loyal flew to his new home this week.  They report that he is already “So happy!” Before he left, we put together this short video.  Enjoy! ...

8/4/2015

Big Congratulations to Keeper, Kelly, and Bristol on their new International Championship Titles. All three earned a V1 rating for conformation from three different judges, including two International judges.  V1 is the highest rating awarded.  At IABCA the dogs are judged according to the European system of evaluating each part of the dog upon which ...

7/25/2015

Cardinal and Elsa LONG COATED GERMAN SHEPHERDS (Long haired German Shepherds) When Rittmeister von Stephanitz first brought attention to the German Shepherd Dog as a recognized breed, there were two varieties of coat in the dogs, long coat and the short stock coat most often seen today. Stephanitz, recognizing the incredible versatility of this do...

7/25/2015

Macho One of the reasons to choose a German Shepherd is for their innate protection and guarding ability.  Of dog breeds, the German Shepherd is distinctly reserved with strangers and able to discern between friend and foe.  With special training, such as Schutzhund (IPO) or Personal Protection, these natural instincts can be developed such that th...

7/22/2015

It was a big day for Cardinal today as he earned both his AKC RALLY ADVANCED TITLE and his AKC CD (Companion Dog) TITLE. Congratulations Cardinal! In Rally Advanced he had a score of 98 out of a possible 100, the two points being lost because his head bumped my hand on the finish after “Call to Front”. A little reminder to get my hands out of the way a...

7/3/2015

Sean McDaniel of The Dog’s Way radio program interviewed Michael and Elizabeth of Candle Hill Shepherds in March of 2015.  Here is Part I of that interview where we discuss some aspects of our “ideal dog.”  As you listen, you will get a peek at how we think.  Welcome: to a glimpse of our world. ...

6/28/2015

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6/23/2015

The last puppy for sale went home last week.  Here are some photos we took while we still had the last two.  Of course, we are keeping one. This is Oakley, the one we are keeping This little guy has the toy Now he has a plan! Nobody sees me. Now you see me….. Now you don’t…. and away goes the t...

6/23/2015

Tif, out of Macho and Haven, 2015, gives a rather enthusiastic celebration for the first day of Summer!  Thank you, Sam Wright Photography!...

6/23/2015

Congratulations to Valor, out of Max and Sara 2009, and her handler Ann for their achievement in Nose Work! Ann writes, “I wanted to let you know that your Valor von Huffnung, from Sara and Max, achieved her Nose Work 3 Elite title in April, 2015. At the time she was one of eight GSDs in the United States to have this title. Nose work is a fun sport b...