Photos of Penny, her pups & numerous dogs from our (almost 30 yr) breeding program within her excellent pedigree.
Many great dogs and memories.
Hi Ramona! I wanted to check in and let you know that Kodi is doing awesome! He is a fantastic dog, athletic, strong, curious and loves to work! And at almost 18 months, he is quite the willful teenager, but so fun! We just certified to test in AKC TD / TDU tracking, so that title is coming soon and we've made connections with the local SAR association, so that training is next. Hope you're doing well! Shireen
(young son of Penny) Hi Ramona, Happy New Year. Here are a couple pictures of Jem. He's a fabulous dog that is smart, confident, curious, and willing to learn. We appreciate your breeding program and the amazing dogs you produce. Thank you! All the best, Cathy
Young pup of Penny, owner writes; Hi Ramona, I wanted to update you with a few photos of Wolfgang! He is thriving in his life with his big brother Gatsby. He is handsome too… we get endless compliments on walks. He has mastered the basic commands, no longer pulls on his leash and is gentle with people and our cats. I take him to my office where he gets to meet 20-30 people during a day and so we are confident of his good disposition. Thank you so much for everything, we wouldn’t have him without you!
Today Tate found his second elk antler! He is so eager to please it's been a joy training him! Perfect on leash, sit, stay, turn, figure 8 through the legs, picks up his own toys, and trash the kids drop on the floor. We are now working on distance commands in fields and around distractions. He is great with our farm animals, he helps me put the goats away every night by herding them in. He's amazing with the kids! He is protective but not reactive. He settles nicely but is energetic enough to keep up with us. He still goes everywhere with us and he is so quiet most people forget we even have him along. He's growing into the best dog we've ever had!
Young pup of Penny. Owner writes; Hi Ramona, We just spent a few days in Utah exploring some canyons. Jem was ready to go and always followed our scent back. He's a tracker! He's smart, confident and a quick learner. We look forward to many years of adventures with him! We love Utah canyon country and we love Jem! Thanks for breeding such fantastic dogs. Best wishes for 2024! Cathy
Young pup of Penny, owner writes; The process has started for training in Search & Rescue. Maya is doing really well! Training is going good, she is a smart cookie. She loves to retrieve, good with other dogs/people and the SAR trainer definitely sees her drive which is very hopeful for the future.
Young male, son of Penny.
Young pup of Penny, owner writes; Hi Ramona, Tate is amazing. Already started into Antler training and knows so many things! We bring him everywhere with us, he’s great in the car and he is exceptional with the kids. Such a stable young pup that is already so even tempered and reliable even at his young age. We receive comments often on how calm and well behaved he is for a shepherd. When it time to train he is focused and not even the kids can distract him from his mission. I hope you have a Merry Christmas! Jordan
Working with Penny's grandmother Pen who was an excellent brood, exceptional producer of top working offspring for our kennel, family, SAR, SchH3 dog’s, one V (Excellent) rated & one National competitor.
Young pup of Penny, owner writes; Hi Ramona, We’re very happy with her. She is very sweet, smart and energetic. She has great conformation-lines on her. At the beginning, we had a little trouble with her chasing our chickens/ducks, but we seem to have since worked it out and things are well in that area. Tony
Penny, a crown jewel in our breeding program containing numerous top dog's we have breed or owned over the past (almost 30 years).
A dog of very solid nerve, great working and producing ability. Grandsire of Penny; SG BALLI PANTA - REI; 0/0, 1. tr., 5CY5/55, SVV1 ZPS1 SchH3 IPO3 ZVV3. Winner of the ZVV3 Protection phase at the 2003 Czech Rep. Natl. Competition (owner; Sapphire Shepherds)
Penny, in all her glory. Doing her version of rock climbing in our back yard.
Penny (on right).
Photo of Penny that reminds us of her world renown grandfather, our Balli Panta-Rei.
In the pedigree of Penny; SG LITTLE BEAR of SAPPHIRE MOUNTAIN Good/Normal, Kkl 2016-2017, BH AD TR3 IPO3 HIT 96 Tracking/IPO2 1st place. Temperament Pronounced/Releases.
A half-brother of Penny. Raddix is an EXCEPTIONAL tracking dog. He is a Police Dept.'s new recruit in Canada Raddix and his handler (who's newly retired Police Service Dog was from Sapphire Shepherds) will go through the next several months of hard training before they graduate and hit the streets.
Czar, on the ranch. Sire of Penny
In the pedigree of Penny. Photo taken at a search & rescue seminar with; SG - ROCKY VENUSINA SOPKA (Czech Import) 0/0, CGC ZVV1 SchH2 IPO2. Foundation dog for Sapphire Shepherds.
Penny, spending time with family.
In the pedigree of Penny: Canadian import Jetta and playmate my son. Jetta was a most exceptional and beloved dog. One of our best!
In the pedigree of Penny; 10 year old SG - ROCKY VENUSINA SOPKA (Czech Import) 0/0, CGC ZVV1 SchH2 IPO2. Foundation dog for Sapphire Shepherds.
A lovely young female! Sister of Czar, (aunt of Penny).
Penny
Penny
A fine dog in Penny's pedigree; SG LITTLE BEAR of SAPPHIRE MOUNTAIN Good/Normal, Kkl 2016-2017, BH AD TR3 IPO3 HIT 96 Tracking/IPO2 1st place. Temperament Pronounced/Releases.
In the pedigree of Penny; Oresta and Ramona working an urban track during a seminar.
Czar , sire of Penny
Czar and my father on the ranch.
Penny
Rocky, one of the best!
Daughter and Pen, grandmother of Penny. Waiting for their CGC evaluation.
A trip to the desert with our dogs, young Penny and Reykja.
A group of our dogs in the home being well behaved as we eat dinner (Penny top left).
In the pedigree of Penny: SANTO of SAPPHIRE MOUNTAIN, OFA Excellent/Normal, SAR Cadaver 1, Narcotics Certified. Frozen semen sold to New Zealand Government Police Dog Breeding Center. Santo was B-H.O.T (Breeder-Handler.Owner.Trained) in SAR Cadaver 1, Tri-State Standards.
(on right) SANTO of SAPPHIRE MOUNTAIN, OFA Excellent/Normal, SAR Cadaver 1, Narcotics Certified. Frozen semen sold to New Zealand Government Police Dog Breeding Center. Santo was B-H.O.T (Breeder-Handler.Owner.Trained) in SAR Cadaver 1, Tri-State Standards. The female on the left is Rhea of Sapphire Mountain, also OFA Excellent/Normal and certified by breeder in SAR Cadaver 1.
Penny's grandsire; SG BALLI PANTA - REI; 0/0, 1. tr., 5CY5/55, SVV1 ZPS1 SchH3 IPO3 ZVV3. Winner of the ZVV3 Protection phase at the 2003 Czech Rep. Natl. Competition.
Son of Czar, brother of Penny. Police Service Dog Pace (CANADA).
Sister of Czar (Penny's aunt) receiving her BH.
Penny, on the fly!
Young Penny at city park.
2021 Christmas card, young Penny working a track!
A well-behaved group of females in our home. Penny second from right.
Police Service Dog Pace in CANADA. Brother of Penny.
Another lovey sister of Czar (aunt of Penny).
Penny
A lovely female pup of Penny's.
Penny, a very healthy and caring brood to her pups.
Penny working a track. Excellent natural nose down, methodical worker.
Young Penny, displaying her strong, beautiful conformation.
Penny with a fence post.
A young Penny enjoying a deer leg.
Penny
Camping with Pen, Penny's grandmother.
Family camping trip with our dogs. Pen (Grandmother of Penny).
A beautiful aunt of Penny (sister to Czar).
Penny working a track, our 2023 Christmas card.
Little Bear IPO3. A wonderful dog!
Half-brother of Penny. Police Service Dog Raddix in Canada.
Young Penny, forest agility.
My son with Penny's grandfather, our world renown SG BALLI PANTA - REI; 0/0, 1. tr., 5CY5/55, SVV1 ZPS1 SchH3 IPO3 ZVV3. Winner of the ZVV3 Protection phase at the 2003 Czech Rep. Natl. Competition!
(with my daughter) SANTO of SAPPHIRE MOUNTAIN.
Young Penny exploring the desert.
In the pedigree of Penny; SANTO of SAPPHIRE MOUNTAIN, OFA Excellent/Normal, SAR Cadaver 1, Narcotics Certified. Frozen semen sold to New Zealand Government Police Dog Breeding Center. Producer of working progeny. Santo was B-H.O.T (Breeder-Handler.Owner.Trained) in SAR Cadaver 1, Tri-State Standards.
Young Penny with her most favorite toy a blue Koala bear from Canada that she packed everywhere for months!
Young pup of Penny retrieving an antler shed.
Just another busy day on the ranch for Czar (sire of Penny). Exceptional producer of working dogs for both our program and the Canadian government ran breeding program.
Penny with one of her lovely 4-week-old pups out enjoying the sunshine!