Genetics You Can't Replicate
Every dog in our breeding program is chosen for a rare combination: championship structure, verified health clearances, and the instinct to work livestock the way Australian Shepherds were bred to. Monique has spent more than twenty years refining these bloodlines on our 750-acre property in Ruther Glen, and the result is a line of Australian Shepherds that compete at the highest levels of AKC conformation while still being able to move a herd of cattle at sunrise. As an AKC Breeder of Merit, every pairing is planned around pedigree, temperament, and health testing—never convenience.
GCHG CH Reinem-N-Dynamic Drake
Ranked #4 in the United States, Drake is the cornerstone of our program—a Grand Champion Gold whose structure, movement, and temperament reflect generations of careful selection. Beyond his show titles, Drake carries the working instinct that defines a true Best in Show Australian Shepherd breeder's foundation stock: he's just as comfortable holding a line on livestock as he is standing for the judge.
Titles & Accomplishments: Grand Champion Gold (GCHG), multiple Best in Show and Group placements, nationally ranked #4 Australian Shepherd, AKC conformation record spanning multiple years on the national circuit.
Health Testing: OFA hips and elbows, CAER eye clearance, MDR1 clear, full genetic panel on file. Full pedigree and health documentation available on request.
Stud Service in Virginia
Drake and select males from our program are available for approved stud service to bitches with current health clearances and documented pedigrees. We work with serious breeders and competitors who want to bring championship structure and working ability into their own lines. Stud service is limited and by application—we're protective of these bloodlines because every litter reflects decades of Monique's work.
Proven Champion Genetics
Nationally ranked, titled sires with generations of documented show and working success behind them.
Full Health Testing
OFA hips/elbows, CAER eye exams, and genetic panels on every stud dog. Documentation shared before any breeding.
By Application Only
We review pedigree, health clearances, and breeding goals for every stud request to protect the integrity of the line.
Our Foundation Bitches
Our breeding females are chosen with the same rigor as our stud dogs—titled, health tested, and temperament-proven on the property before they're ever bred. Each female is raised alongside our horses and livestock, so the instincts and confidence she passes to her puppies come from real experience, not just pedigree paper.
CH Reinem-N-Blue Whisper
Champion Foundation Dam
AKC Champion title, OFA hips/elbows normal, CAER clear, MDR1 clear. Dam of multiple pointed and titled offspring.
CH Reinem-N-Golden Hollow
Champion Foundation Dam
Nationally shown, herding instinct certified, full health panel on file. Known for producing exceptional temperament and drive.
Reinem-N-Rivers Grace
Working & Show Prospect Dam
Up-and-coming show competitor with strong herding instinct, health clearances complete, entering her first breeding season.
Our Health Testing Standard
Every breeding dog in our program is fully health tested before being bred—no exceptions.
- ✓OFA evaluations for hips and elbows on all breeding stock
- ✓CAER annual eye certification through a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist
- ✓MDR1 genetic testing to protect against medication sensitivity
- ✓Full DNA panel screening for known Australian Shepherd genetic conditions
- ✓AKC-registered pedigrees documented back multiple generations
- ✓Complete health and lineage records shared with every puppy buyer
What Breeders and Competitors Say
We bred our female to Drake and the puppies are exceptional—structure, drive, and temperament all show through. Monique's knowledge of pedigree and health testing gave us total confidence in the pairing.
You can tell Monique's dogs aren't just show dogs on paper. Every one of them has real herding instinct because they're raised working the land. That's rare, and it shows in the puppies.
Questions About Our Breeding Program
It comes down to intention behind every pairing—prioritizing structure, temperament, and health over convenience. Our program is built on nationally ranked, titled dogs like GCHG CH Reinem-N-Dynamic Drake, and every breeding decision is made to preserve and improve on that standard, not just produce puppies.
Yes. We work with approved breeders nationwide through our stud service program, including shipped semen options in some cases. All requests require documented health clearances and pedigree review before approval.
Every dog in our breeding program is OFA evaluated for hips and elbows, CAER eye tested annually, and screened for MDR1 and relevant genetic conditions. We provide full documentation to puppy buyers and stud service clients alike.
Absolutely. We're fully transparent about lineage—reach out through our contact form and we'll walk you through the pedigree, titles, and health clearances for any dog in our program.