Journal
Puppy Parents
Puppy Parents
4/11/2015
Their parents are: Sunny von Hoffnung BH, RN, RA, CD and Bristol von Hoffnung, one of Cardinal‘s beautiful daughters, proudly announce their new litter. Here we have some of our favorite bloodlines combined in this breeding with Bristol taking us back to Max, Int’l CH Argus Maximus von Hoffnung, Search and Rescue Dog, and Sunny to his sire, Jake...
Puppies Exploring
Puppies Exploring
3/31/2015
Here are some more pics of a day at Candle Hill. These are Cardinal and Kindra puppies, 6 weeks old September 26th 2014. With eyes now wide open, the world is before them; Wonder, Excitement, Nap time. We hope you can feel some of their puppy pleasure. Enjoy! Ready Guys? Let’s Go The Lion King Sees his prey He crouches! He charges! ...
Cardinal/kindra Puppies
Cardinal/kindra Puppies
3/30/2015
Here are some snaps of Cardinal and Kindra’s five week old puppies from last year. They are soooo much fun to play with. Imagine sharing their wonder as they begin to learn to focus and a whole new world takes shape before their little eyes! Call for availability of their 2015 breeding: 208-818-3099. Yellow Collar Female ...
Dogs’ Dazzling Sense Of Smell
Dogs’ Dazzling Sense Of Smell
2/6/2015
Whatever you thought you knew about dog’s sense of smell, this will blow your mind. While researching for a Presentation on Search and Rescue Dogs, I came across this article. “Dogs’ Dazzling Sense of Smell By Peter TysonPosted 10.04.12NOVA scienceNOW What lies behind their exceptional gift of sniff? They haven’t got no noses, The fallen son...
Puppies In Herding Kindergarden
Puppies In Herding Kindergarden
1/11/2015
“Now Class, pay attention and look sharp” That is not the idea, try again. Try again “But it smells interesting.” Ok, now we have it! 
Jake Turns Eleven Years Old
1/10/2015
Our faithful dog, Jake, our daughter’s childhood friend, is now eleven years old. Let’s play some more! ...
Morning Romp
Morning Romp
12/11/2014
For those of you who have been following our breeding program, these pictures will be especially captivating. This is our next generation: Bristol, out of Cardinal and Piper, A1 stamped from Germany for hips and elbows; Haven: out of Cardinal and an exceptional Canadian female, OFA prelim Excellent; Rose: out of Macho and Mokka, A1 stamped from Germa...
Dave’s Report On Keyto
Dave’s Report On Keyto
12/2/2014
Dave, who has KeyTo (a Candle Hill Puppy), writes: “Dear Elizabeth, That is a great picture of Sonar and her puppies, they are so tiny it is hard to think of our KeyTo being that small once upon a time. We are so indebted to you for selecting our KeyTo for us, we asked for a companion and you could not have provided a better match. We owe you some ...