Our Dogs

“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.” -Roger Caras

The Girls:

IntCH Pondside’s Blame it On The Stars CGC DJ

“Cass”

We are excited to introduce our newest addition… Cassiopeia! Cass is the daughter of Sunshine, grand daughter of Junie, and great grand daughter of Acer. We were very honored to have as her sire, AKC GCH/ Int. CH Valhalla’s Supernova at Scarfones JH. (Info on Nova can be found here.) We have high hopes for this little girl and look forward to our next generation. So far she has earned her International Championship in conformation, her Junior Dock title, and her CGC.

  • DOB: December 13, 2023
  • full dna panel completed through Embark. Results can be viewed here.
  • Eye and cardiac exams completed, both found normal. OFA results can be viewed here.
  • Cass will have hips and elbows evaluated once she reaches 2 years old.
  • genotype: eeBBDD

Pondside’s Make Our Own Sunshine “Sunshine”

Our sweet little Sunshine is the daughter of Wes and Junie. We are so proud of who she has grown up to be. She is currently titled in advanced AKC scent work and Senior Dock Diving. She is Farm Dog Certified and has earned her CGC. This past summer we introduced her to dock diving with the help of our 10 year old grandson. They had a blast! She recently started competing in agility, as well. Sunshine loves to work and retrieve. She is also very handy on the farm. She is my best hiking companion and willing to try anything that I ask of her.

  • DOB: February 12, 2021
  • OFA Hips: good  Elbows: normal
  • full dna panel through Animal Genetics Inc. PRA-prcd carrier (unaffected), all else is clear.
  • genotype: eeBBDD

Willowbrook’s Acer (retired)

Acer has been a great mom and has produced some beautiful puppies for us including Pondside’s Western Stetson and Pondside’s Louie. She is now retired and enjoying life on our farm. 

  •  DOB: June 24, 2013                                                                                     
  •  Certified by OFA, Hips: Good Elbows: normal                                         
  •   EIC, PRA-prcd, and CM are all clear        

When Acer is not tending to pups, she goes to work in the Tractor Trailer each day where she has been the perfect companion on the road. View Acer’s pedigree by clicking here.

Top Notch Junebug at Pondside “Junie”- (retired)

Junie is currently competing in Agility and has been an absolute joy to train! She is a quick learner and is always eager to please. She earned her Canine Good Citizen award with the AKC and we continue to advance her training. Click here to see Junie’s pedigree.

  • DOB: June 26, 2017 
  • OFA elbows normal; hips good; eyes normal                                                           
  • CNM: clear                                                                                                           
  •  EIC: clear                                                                                                             
  • DNM: clear                                                                                                         
  • PRA-prcd: carrier (unaffected)
  • genotype: eeBBDD

The Boys:

Pondside’s Western Stetson (“Wes”)

Wes is a sweet guy who currently lives with our son and daughter-in-law and their 4 young children. He is great with the kids and other animals on their farm. Click here to view Wes’s pedegree.

  • DOB: July 18, 2016
  • OFA Hips: good,  Elbows: normal
  • Wes has had a complete dna screening done by DDC Veterinary Labs including CNM, DM, EIC, PRA-prcd, HNPK, and Cystinoria… all with clear results.

We are very proud to be offering Wes at stud. Please contact us for more information on our stud agreement.