Now that I am married and have children, I don’t have as much time for dog sports. I do live on a farm and I still prefer the working temperament but I may not need some of the extreme working drive that are bred for specific tasks per say, such as herding, police, etc. but I do believe there is a happy medium to have an energetic, smart, alert, crazy athletic-ability dog. Those dogs (our dogs) can be used for jogging, hiking, etc. or simply a dog that just gets it with a zest for life. Whether it’s just babysitting my children on the farm which in itself is an extremely important job because of strangers, snakes, and coyotes; the fact that those dogs know right from wrong and can make these decisions on their own is something special.

All three breeds bond like no other and can take whatever life throws at them. These dogs adore our children and are able to shut down when they are in our home. Our goal is an all-around dog that is the “Lassie” type not in look but in loyalty and protection. I am after breeding the type of dog that barks at strangers but does not full out attack, is still able to go to dog parks and enjoy hiking and is the perfect jogging companion. These dogs should be capable of search and rescue, herding and protection. Our dogs have had zero health issues and minimal shedding of the coat. Some of our dogs have made it to 16 years old and the eyes, hips, shoulders have held up! The response from past puppy homes have been overwhelming positive. I will never get tired of hearing those stories from happy people who have gotten the dog they want; those that are simply after a “good dog”!