2/10/2026

Gunther von Hoffnung BN, owned by John and Karen Johnston, won First Place in his third Beginner Novice leg with an outstanding score of 198 out of 200. What an accomplishment for this puppy from Ranger and Ember, who is not yet even ten months old. ...

1/19/2026

When I posted on Facebook this photo, sent by one of our Puppy Families, of their Three Candle Hill Shepherds, some other puppy families made such dear comments. You can read them here. See the people who have had Four or Five or More Candle Hill Shepherds. Each Puppy Family is very dear to us! ...

1/16/2026

The puppies are going home. What a special time this is as happy families come to meet their new puppy. Two puppies are staying over for the Gold Star Puppy Program, giving them a good foundation for their new lives. Of these families, four of the five families already have a Candle Hill Shepherd and are coming back for one more....

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. ...

12/8/2025

Look what I found! This is an interview that Michael and I did ten years ago for the Dog's Way Podcast. Enjoy!...

12/8/2025

Have you ever asked, "Will my German Shepherd get along with my little dog?"...

12/2/2025

Most people assume that summer is the best time to raise a puppy. That's not true for me. Every year, we keep back one or more puppies for the breeding program. In all my experience over the past twenty plus years of keeping a puppy to raise, hands down, winter is better. ...

11/19/2025

Do you remember these two? Congratulations to our precious duo, Reba and Caya, from the Tobbs x Nika litter this summer. They have both earned their STAR Puppy Title. The puppies learned good focus, socialization, a speedy recall, and sits and downs during distractions. ...

11/12/2025

Our last Dog Event of the year, the Rally Trial with the Inland Empire Collie Club, was on Friday. Tobbs and Mercy both rocked it. ...

10/20/2025

Here is our (Nika and my) clean run for Nika's second leg in Agility Jumpers Excellent. ...