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, 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