Our two White Shepherds

Our first White Shepherd came to us through our son Brian, who got her at a Pet Store while he was in college at WSU. LC (Lambda Chi) was a fraternity dog and Brian eventually figured out that that wasn't the best life for a dog so she moved home with us with great protest from Jim.

In her early years we blamed her for a series of duck and chicken deaths - she was guilty but the true instigator was her big sister Lucy, a Chocolate Lab/Basset Hound mix. At one point we gave LC away to a new home, but she was too much for her new owners and she came back to us. We were happy to have her back and she has been one of the best things that has ever happened to us. It's hard to believe we almost let her out of our lives.

Over the years LC comforted us when our son died, she pushed Jim to call for help when he was having a heart attack and she warms out hearts with her loving presence.

When we decided that we needed a little life in the house we went looking for a White Shepherd puppy. I researched on the Internet and eventually found SureFire Shepherds, a breeder in Longview, Washington. We selected our puppy via the phone and Internet and went to check her out before our final decision. At 6 weeks of age Abby (in the picture) was already showing signs of being an alpha dog which has proven true as she has matured.

As LC has been a strong steady presence, Abby has been pure joy. I knew she would settle down when she hit two so I enjoyed her puppy years. At two I figured she would calm down by three and now at four years old I often describe her as a "nut case" although it is that pure joy showing through. She has been the best thing for LC, who at 13 is slowing down but still full of spirit and loves Abby dearly. For us she indeed added some life to the household.

LC can no longer walk the beaches, but Jim, post heart attack, and Abby walk almost every day and are well known to the other regulars at Point No Point - be sure to waive if you see them!

More about White Shepherds or check out SureFire Shepherds.