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. Long coated black and red, and long coated sable puppies...

1/13/2026

We are located about forty minutes north of Coeur D’Alene, Idaho, in one of the most beautiful and undiscovered areas of the country, north Idaho. Our area offers an idyllic spot for a restful vacation as well as having many activities available. If you do travel this way, you might be interested in checking out some of our local attractions....

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!...

12/2/2025

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. ...

10/13/2025

Hooray for Nika for earning her Schutzhund BH on Saturday. ...

10/8/2025

Hooray for Mercy! She won Third Place at the Spokane Dog Training Club Trial! What a great venue for competition! The people are so nice and the prizes delightful. I now have a green bag to carry for my dog supplies. So proud of Mercy for her go-to attitude, her willingness to please, her confidence, and her non aggressive demeanor when bumping into other dogs or people. Mercy is a joy in every way! ...