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We are located in Sweet Home, Oregon at the base of the Cascade Mountains. Owner/breeder Connie DeBusschere grew up with English Shepherds and has been working with dogs for nearly 30 years. She has been a Vet Technician, assistant 4H leader, assistant trainer, obedience instructor and competitor in obedience, agility & conformation. She has taught agility classes for the Willamette Agility Group and Puppy / Basic obedience classes for the Linn County Kennel Club. She now teaches her own companion dog training and Agility classes. She’s attended the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) 2004 annual conference, attended APDT educational and training seminars, Oregon State University behavior seminars 2005/2006 and continues to study dog behavior and current training methods.
Breeding pure bred English Shepherds from classic lines. All litters are planned, breeding stock are evaluated, pedigrees and history are researched. Hips are evaluated and cleared through PennHip and/or OFA.
Puppies are raised in house with emphasis on well balance, well socialized adaptable puppies. They are handled daily, exposed to household sounds, introduced to new objects and people. Each puppy is handled and worked with individually. Puppies are introduced to basic training at 4 & 5 weeks old, house training is started. They are evaluated for structure and temperament to help match puppies to their new homes.
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