Trying to pick that perfect pup?

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Let 17 years of training, breeding and competing guide you in in selecting that perfect pup.

                                                           

Companion Dogs      
Shelter Dogs        
Competition Dogs       
Working Dogs
 

Ian Dunbar and Dune.  I was very pleased when the master of puppy training himself, Dr. Ian Dunbar asked me to select his American Bulldog Dune.  I picked Dune out of a litter bred by Templar Bulldogs of Conn at 7 weeks of age.  Originally I dubbed Dune “The Brown Hornet”  after the Fat Albert character.  Ian and Kelley have done a terrific job with him and I have enjoyed seeing him on the cover of the SF Chronicle magazine!

Bob Solimini and Padok.  I imported Padok from France at 8 weeks old.  Bob has done a terrific job with him achieving French Ring 2, a very difficult feat of dog training.  Bob has gone on to become America’s premiere French Ring Decoy, becoming the only decoy in America to work the French Championat.  Go Bob! We are very proud of you, what you have achieved is next to impossible.  Go to my Malinois page to see Padok jump.

Sandra Mannion and Havoc, Clutch and Enzo.  Sandra Mannion is the owner of the cutting edge boutique The Village Dog in Albany, CA.  Sandra is an excellent trainer and has proved herself over and over with the three beasts she has gotten from me.  Enzo (pictured left) I imported from France at 12 weeks.  Sandra earned her Mondioring Brevet with him.  Clutch du Metcalf her American Bulldog has also earned a Mondioring Brevet and is widely regarded as the most powerful AB in the world.  Her latest dog Havoc du Metcalf is an excellent specimen and is busy pursuing a career in film work.

Dacia Kornchuck and Arrow.  I selected Arrow for Dacia after she had not clicked with the first dog I selected for her.  Arrow and Dacia immediately clicked and I was very happy that we got it right on the second try.  Dacia just received a first place award at the Redstone Film Festival for her film about a female boxer (not a the dog)

Go Dacia, your a Friend of the Family! 

I always suggest trying to find a shelter dog that fits your needs before going to a breeder.

Here are some of the amazing shelter dogs we have selected and trained.  More about them later!