Although we are relatively new to the world of Australian Shepherds, we started showing dogs in 1972. We first entered the world of Purebred dogs when we acquired Rujha's Ananka of Telakko, a striking black and tan Afghan Hound. She was sired by Dr. Gerda Marie Kennedy's CH Shangrila Pharaoh Gandharra and went on to win her AKC and CKC Championship with back to back 5 point majors both in the U.S. and Canada. She was undefeated in Open Class and took multiple Group and Breed wins. Throughout the 70's, we campaigned our "home grown" Adharra's Cherokee Warpaint to his CKC Championship and were totally hooked on showing.

We retired all of our Afghans and suspended our breeding program on the birth of our first child and spent the 80's and 90's totally devoted to our two daughters. During those years we rescued two wonderful Golden Retrievers from abused homes, neutered them, and spent the last 17 years cherishing each moment with them.

When the children left the nest in 2006, and our Goldens left us to play in the fields of the Rainbow Bridge, we were anxious to take up the torch again and we spent the better part of a year and a half researching breeds, deciding on an Australian Shepherd puppy.  We wanted to purchase a Red Merle Australian Shepherd female and a Blue Merle Australian Shepherd female at the same time and set out to find two Australian Shepherd Puppies with all the right stuff.   Our plans were somewhat delayed, but it was important to us to make sure we did not rush. 

Takoda arrived in March 2008 and Cheyenne arrived February 2009.

This website is dedicated to Takoda and Cheyenne, who will be leading the way as we re-enter the world of dog shows with these amazing Australian Shepherds.

Both have earned their Herding Instinct Certificates and our gorgeous Takoda earned her Triple Crown by winning her CKC Canadian Championship, UCI International Championship and her United Kennel Club Championship. Our amazing Cheyenne is one win away from her UKC Championship on her UKC debut..! Stay tuned..more Championships are around the corner for these amazing Australian Shepherds.

Just this side of heaven is a place called the Rainbow Bridge

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to the Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals that had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when suddenly one stops and looks into the distance. The bright eyes are intent. The eager body quivers. Suddenly the separation from the group begins...then running from the group, flying over the green grass, with legs moving faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

When that day arrives what a joyous reunion we will have and we will all cross the rainbow bridge together:

Ch Rujha’s Ananka of Telakko – Black & Tan Afghan – CKC/AKC

Shangrila’s Pharahna Aliganda – Black & Tan Afghan – CKC/AKC

Ch. Adharra’s Cherokee Warpaint - Black & Tan Afghan - CKC

Dudley Do Right XIV - American Golden Retriever   - AKC

Tomiskaway Daisy Mae – English Golden Retriever - CKC