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Dog’s Way Interview Part I

Dog’s Way Interview Part I
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. ...
The Last Puppies Go Home

The Last Puppies Go Home
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...
Welcome Summer!

Welcome Summer!
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!...
Valor Earns Her Nose Work 3 Elite Title!

Valor Earns Her Nose Work 3 Elite Title!
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...
Hero’s Son Chases Bear After Playing Dress Up!

Hero’s Son Chases Bear After Playing Dress Up!
6/10/2015
This story is worth its own blog post. “Just wanted to tell you a little story about Koda our beloved boy. First we have a major bear problem here. They have over run the area, coming into our yards, tearing everything up almost every night. Well one night, I was sitting on the porch going through emails on my laptop. Koda of course at my side. Everyt...
Piper And Hero’s Puppies Go Home…but Not All

Piper And Hero’s Puppies Go Home…but Not All
6/6/2015
Michelle flew in to pick up her FOURTH Candle Hill Shepherd Puppy! This little girl is staying nearby in Idaho Whereas her sister is moving to Montana We have one pup remaining for adoption He is this happy boy! ...
New Titles!

New Titles!
6/6/2015
Announcing, proudly I might add, three new titles! Sunny, Keeper, and Magnum each earned new Rally Titles at the Coeur D’Alene Dog Show. It was the busiest weekend ever with family coming home, puppies getting ready to go home, and then a dog show. But the dogs performed nobly. The young and the old, Keeper and Magnum, both earned their Rally Novice Ti...
The Puppies Are Going Home

The Puppies Are Going Home
5/2/2015
So many thanks to our Puppy Families and to the vast number of you wonderful people who have been referring our Breeding Program. We appreciate each one of you so much as you join us in our endeavor to produce real quality German Shepherd Dogs and unite them with the best of possible homes. The puppies from our Winter/Spring litters have been going h...
Child Protector

Child Protector
4/18/2015
One of our primary goals at Candle Hill Shepherds is to provide the sort of dog to families, that a burglar will run from but a child can hug. Having six children of our own, we consider the safety and protection of children to be of utmost concern. There is great comfort as parents, knowing that someone will think twice before climbing into a chil...