Maddie is our rescue sheltie who came to us at 11 months old. She is an extremely smart girl (sometimes too smart) who gives the flat-coats a run for their money.

Bonnie came to us from the late Vernon Vogel’s kennel in Erie, PA. Like many people, we became interested in the breed because we had a Golden and wanted something similiar but different. A lot different, as it turned out! Through Bonnie, we gradually were introduced to the sport of dogs and the many wonderful people who live with this breed.  Bonnie was our first Flat-Coat, but surely not our last.

His breeder, Jackie Capes, promised me that he would make me laugh every day. That was 1, even on the day he said goodbye. He was my buddy, my comedian, my training partner and the life of the party… and I still miss him every day.

         Bubba, son of Cutter and Mouse, lived up to his name.

Dories are tough little work boats with classic lines. This was our hope for Dory when we got her. She really lived up to her name with her physical elegance and completely fearless field attitude. She was our first flat-coat and the sweetest dog we have ever owned.

We lost Dory to malignant histioytosis just before her 8th birthday. This disease is all too common in Flat-Coats. Surf here to see what the FCRSA is doing about it.

Dory had two litters before we lost her. You can read more about her and her kids here.

Cosmo came to us in March 1999 as three-year-old at the height of his show and working career, a gift from his breeders, because we needed him. It seems right and natural that he has joined our family, as his mother was born here.

From the time of his arrival, Cosmo blew me away with his incredible potential, his eagerness to please and willingness to work, and his focus. CDX in 3 straight trials . . . UD with placements and 2 *extra* legs . . . 18 field/hunt test passes . . . 20 agility trial passes . . . Hall of Fame . . . 3 National Specialty Working Dog class wins and 2 placements . . . National Specialty Veteran Sweeps class win and placements . . . numerous Best of Breed wins in very limited showing . . . Judge’s Award of Merit in Best of Breed at the 2004 National Specialty at the age of 9 years under Mrs. Brenda Phillips . . . followed by 3 Group placements at 9 to 10.5 years old . . . all while siring 10 beautiful and healthy litters to date.

Cosmo was a happy, gentle, loving soul– everything a flat-coat should be. These are traits that he passed on to his progeny.Click here to see Cosmo’s Kids!