7/14/2026

Mokha (Keeper x Oakley 2019) embodies the Candle Hill Shepherds motto of being a dog a child can hug…. She got sooooo many hugs from 4 tiny humans last night, and even had a bedtime story read to her. ...

7/9/2026

Big week for Idaho Skye! She passed beginner obedience and scored 50 out of 50 on her Animal Rescue League Therapet test! Very similar to the CGC test. She can now begin to serve her Des Moines community! ...

7/9/2026

The best dog I’ve ever ever had she loves the whole family, but she’s especially attached to me and she listens to every command...

6/11/2026

Lauren writes, "Hi everyone! We are first time Candle Hill Shepherd Puppy Parents, and we couldn't be more thrilled or smitten with Gwen (Valiant x Toga 2026)! ...

6/2/2026

"Holy cow Elizabeth. I know it’s only day 3. You may have outdone yourself with this litter. This puppy is super smart." From Del and Rosemary in Utah, with Miss Yellow Collar, Swayzee, from Bear and Mercy 2026. This is their third Candle Hill Shepherd. is a female Bear x Mercy puppy born in February, 2026. This litter of puppies is amazing. ...

4/30/2026

This is their FOURTH Candle Hill Shepherd! Scroll through the pictures below and see each Puppy Bring Home Day of this with the children at different years of their lives. This dear family which adopted their first Candle Hill Shepherd Puppy in 2017, then another in 2019, yet one more in 2023, and now at last their fourth in 2026. Many of you are now on your fourth Candle Hill Shepherds, but few of you still have your first, second, and third living when you bring home number four....

4/28/2026

From Deborah in Idaho, "I just can’t get over how beautiful my Candle Hill babies are. They are both beautiful to look at and have outstanding intelligence and and personality. The first is Mr. Rip Hansel von Hoffnung, CGC, 4 years and the next is “Luka” Ginger von Hoffnung, 4. (Not litter mates). We have had 3 Candle Hill Shepherds now and can’t imagine life without them. I am new empty nester and these 2 have made it bearable! I love my Germans!! Thanks Elizabeth for all of your careful work and exceptional breeding standards to bless the world with such greatness."...

4/28/2026

From Rachel in Virginia, "Timber is never more then a couple feet away from his girls" Here is Timber, a Tobbs x Nika 2025 pup. The other dog is Rouge, sister to our Classy, Kip x Ginger 2023....

4/18/2026

Reiny, The Search and Rescue dog in training, is a well behaved dog....

4/3/2026

Happy 8th Birthday to all Milo/Haven puppies! ...