Some of my best memories as a child are about Dog Shows. Big shows, little shows, Obedience trials; anywhere I could see, touch and watch work the beautiful dogs I had read so much about. My family dogs were always Standard Poodles. I learned about temperament, grooming and patience during my 30 years with Poodles. But owning smart dogs begets looking for smarter dogs and so began my love affair with Australian Cattle Dogs. I live in Crystal Lake, Illinois with my husband Gary, on a lovely ranch that supports our two Quarter Horses, one Appaloosa and our BLM burro. We maintain a "little" flock of Khaki, Cayuga, Ancona, Magpie, Blue Swede, Pekin ducks and two swans. Our dog family includes six Australian Cattle Dogs, one Australian Shepherd and a Dalmatian. All dogs that are happy a and comfortable around stock. We Love Dogs!! And so as you visit with us, enjoy our dogs! They each bring something special to our family as we know your dogs do to yours. My first show Australian Cattle Dog was purchased from John and Cheryl Kurpas. They have continued to be my friends and mentors. I thank them both from the bottom of my heart for sharing so much knowledge and experience with me. There are many others who have helped me along the way; not mentioned but not forgotten. My breeding philosophy is simple. My goal is to produce good dogs; capable of excelling mentally and physically in all areas of the breed standard. Never taking my eyes off the past and the purpose of these extraordinary dogs and utilizing the nutritional and medical information and technology currently available to improve health and longevity. A beautiful dog can be nothing if not sound in mind and body. Now a good and sound dog will be healthy throughout it's life (10-15 years) and a pleasure to live with. A sound dog can compete and enjoy conformation, agility, obedience and herding. Maybe he will try fly ball, tracking or work as a service dog. A good dog will be friendly, yet a brave guardian of his family and their stock. I breed, train and feed with these goals foremost in my mind. A good dog will be your best friend and you will mark the days of your life by the fleeting time they spend with you. God Bless All who visit here and Welcome !!