I am a member of the Original Mountain Cur Breeder's Association, Kemmer Stock Breeder's Association, Good Dog Breeder Approved, and have titled multiple dogs in the American Kennel Club, United Kennel Club, United Schutzhund Clubs of America, National Kennel Club, and International All Breed Canine Association. Several of my dogs have been the first of their breed to earn titles in various dog sports such as Lure Coursing, Obedience, Rally, Dock Diving, Conformation, Schutzhund BH, and more. I am also the breed contact for Mountain Curs in the AKC. The focus of my breeding program is Versatility, Health, Structure, and Temperament for the Total Package. These dogs are more than just squirrel dogs, yes they do hunt squirrels, but that's only part of the breed's abilities. Thet are also supposed to work the farm, guard from predators and/or strangers, run a bear or chase a Bobcat. Versatility is KEY in my program. I've had several dogs make excellent service dogs as well. They really can do anything you'd want a dog to do.​​​​​​

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     In my breeding program I am striving to keep the Mountain Cur breed true to its extremely VERSATILE working abilities while maintaining healthy genetics. All of my breeding dogs have been DNA tested by Embark (results are recognized by the OFA database) an are not affected by any of the genetic disease in their database. They have also been DNA parentage profiled with AKC and NSD where applicable.

     

     I feed Eukanuba, Royal Canin, and Inukshuk. Deworming schedules are every 2 weeks, monthly flea/heartworm prevention, bordatella vaccine at 3 weeks, and combo vaccines at 6 and 8 weeks.

     

     I introduce the puppies to early neurological stimulation and work with them every day. My puppies are raised at my home and go through a "puppy preschool" where they learn their basics and socialization. This helps the transition to their new homes go very smoothly with the least amount of stress possible for the puppy.

   

     Their socialization consists of a large variety of sights, smells, sounds, and objects that can be scary to a puppy. Different surfaces such as linoleum, carpet, concrete, wood, grass, dirt, etc., climbing structures, water, exercise pen, potty training basics, stacking and bench practice, raccoon and squirrel scent imprinting, and lots of love and attention every day.

 

     When you purchase a Walnut Ridge puppy, you are getting more than just a hunting dog, you are also getting a well started, loyal, best friend for life. My "puppy preschool" program prepared the pups for their new homes, owners, and jobs. A great dog begins with a great breeding and training program!

     

Past litter pictures are posted below.

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     Puppies will have a Health Guarantee/Contract which is available to review on my Puppy Contract Page. They also are backed by LIFETIME BREEDER SUPPORT!  (please do not hesitate to call with ANY questions/concerns at any time in your dog's life)​​