BlackthornKennel.com
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Blackthorn Working German Shepherds
Description
Hi, I'm Christine Kemper. I've been involved in German Shepherds since 1992 and have been doing dog sports and schutzhund ever since. I'm a Breed Warden and Tattooer for the United Schutzhund Clubs of America. My dogs are first and foremost my family members. I'm serious about having dogs around who I like to live and WORK with. I like a dog with a rock-solid temperament, intense drive, and keen intelligence. Good working dogs – dogs who are FUN to work – are made up of more elements than just drive and hardness – I look for a dog who wants to spend his or her time with me, who always has a bright "What's next?" gleam in his eye, and who is a pleasure to be with and an even greater pleasure to train. This is the goal of every carefully planned breeding I do – I don't breed often, and I want every puppy to grow up to be a joy in the work and in life.
In my working life, I'm an editor at a finance organization, but most of the rest of my time is dedicated to taking care of the Blackthorn Critter Crew. I am located in Charlottesville, Virginia, and in addition to schutzhund, I have also done some AKC obedience and some agility, but that's not my main focus. The dogs and I have also tried out sheepherding, but we keep coming back to the challenges that schutzhund offers. I work my dogs with the awesome people of Central Maryland Schutzhund Club – led by the talented and generous Claire and Kirby Hill.
In addition to my dogs, I have two Bengal cats -- Jasper and now Mako. And I have Siena, who gets a page of her own because she's Thorn's cat.
Contact
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- Barboursville VA
- United States 22923
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- +1.5408320424
