We enjoy our dogs and do only limited breeding. We are active
in Conformation, Hunt Testing, Agility, Obedience, Rally, and Tracking,
and believe all of these venues can provide information to the breeder.
We also believe in health testing and conduct Hips (OFA), Elbows (OFA),
Heart (OFA - Specialist), Thyroid (OFA), CERF, and Cone Degeneration
(Optigen) tests prior to breeding. Our goal is to better the breed
with selective occasional breeding where specimens adhere to the standard
and demonstrate natural instinct and capabilities expected from the
GSP. Our dogs are our pets first and foremost, and are treasured
members of our household. We look for similar views in those we
breed with and the homes we place our puppies in. We are both
Judges for various formats in the AKC and are active in our local breed,
performance, and all-breed clubs. — Karen Rooks Nauer and
David J. Nauer