The German Shepherd is a dog of Nobility, a dog of Proud Heritage, a dog with a Genuine Work Ethic, a dog with a Game Day Play Attitude, a dog with a Shepherd's Heart, and a dog that will be your Best Friend.

We fell in love with German Shepherds in the 1960s. Our first was purchased from a pet shop where he had outgrown his cage. The poor thing had never touched the grass beneath his feet, climbed a stair, or been held in someone's loving arms. I spent the next 30 days introducing him to life outside that cage. He became my shadow, had a heart as big as the sky, and was there for me in my happy times with a smile on his face, my darker times with tears of his own and a paw on my arm, and would step in front of me in protection if ever he sensed I was anxious. He represented to me the ideal dog....an unconditionally loving best friend.

Though he was my first, there were many more over the years to follow. Interspersed in between the Shepherds were Collies, Shelties, Dobermans, and Rottweilers. My family and I travelled the country with my husband's employment. From the bluegrass hills of Kentucky to the sandy pastures of North Central Florida, we exhibited dogs on the show circuit in both the obedience and comformation rings. We garnered a few wins and plenty more friends along the way. And we learned the other dogs had their stong points but the German Shepherd was our strongest love.

We knew when we started out with our kennel here, we wanted to work with only the best quality dogs we could get our hands on. It was only logical that in order to produce the best dogs that would truly represent all the qualities the German Shepherd had to offer we had to have a solid foundation built with the best. Otherwise, our labors of love would be fruitless as they would provide inferior products. This labor of love has proven to be well worth the cost. We searched the country and read the pedigrees. Having a background that included veterinary medicine, obedience training and judging, handling in conformation rings over the country & researching pedigrees over the years, I did my homework. We started with a female from one of the better kennels that was breeding German/Czech bloodlines and producing some really good quality dogs that were family companions, herding dogs, and dogs that worked well in obedience and protection. These bloodlines had what we wanted to produce the dog with a strong desire to please out of love and respect, a dog that would go all day if the need arose and have the heart to go one more mile. And these dogs had to become a member of our family with our children, grandchildren, horses, cats and other dogs. Cara was our foundation female on these working lines and Hoss was her companion. After the first two litters were on the ground, raised and trained, we are very pleased with the results. Cara's mother, Egypt, was added when Cara was taken out of the equation due to health problems following her second litter. And Egypt has now proven that the bloodstock from which Cara was produced was a strong one upon which to build. Their aptitude for working in obedience and on the farm with our livestock is top notch. And some of the progeny from these dogs are already making their mark in protection and the service dog industry as well.

Next, we scoured the country with a dream in mind that I had had for many years. Long ago, I had been in the presence of one truly magnificent male German Shepherd, now known as the German Shepherd who won more than any other in the American show ring. He was 'Hatter'...Covy-Tucker Hill's Manhatten. Back then, I knew someday would come and the opportunity with it for me to own a dog from that presitgious kennel...Covy Tucker Hills. Last year, we finally saw the dream come true and purchased Aria. This year, we have Tatianna. In the future I foresee their legacy. They will be campaigned on the show circuit in conformation and acquire their championships first and then they will embark on a working career in the obedience, herding, tracking, or service work while living with our family.

In order to create the dream, you must start with the best. And money was no object when I chose these foundations for our kennel. I hope you can follow us on our journey into the future and somewhere I will meet you on the road to the Best of Breed titles and in the working dog arenas as well.