3/24/2026

Candle Hill Shepherds LLC is a German Shepherd breeding program located in beautiful North Idaho, valuing HEALTH, TEMPERAMENT, and PUPPY ENRICHMENT with the goal of producing well balanced German Shepherds characterized by courage, loyalty, and intelligence. Our goal is to produce a dog a burglar will run from, but a child can hug. With over 20 years of...

1/5/2026

Originally a Facebook post, it's being reposted here because of the comments from our dear Candle Hill families. Our dogs are more tolerant than many, but it is never guaranteed. Much has to do with the home environment, upbringing, style or raising and experience from the owners in having multiple dogs. ...

12/6/2025

Nika, a Ranger x Shade pup, answers that question with photos that speak louder than words. Check out these pictures:...

2/14/2023

Many people have experienced the frustration of trying to work with a dog who simply does not have correct temperament for the task at hand. But with a dog of good temperament, training for a given task becomes almost easy. Years ago when I was looking for my first Search and Rescue dog to train, I learned that many dogs are simply not suited to the wo...

10/9/2015

That moment before you called my name, then the second I heard you, I am coming! As fast as I possibly can! I am so HAPPY, that you want me with you, I’m almost there,  Here I am!...

3/2/2014

One of the key attributes of a Medical Alert or Medical Therapy Dog is the ability to understand their human's medical needs. In the case of this Candle Hill Shepherd, she has an uncanny ability to know when she must be calm.... ...

8/12/2013

DEVELOPING HIGH ACHIEVERS Originally published as “Early Neurological Stimulation” by Carmen L. Battaglia Surprising as it may seem, it isn’t capacity that explains the differences that exist between individuals because most seem to have far more capacity than they will ever use. The differences that exist between individuals seem to be related to s...