Welcome to Smartypants Rat Terriers
and Sivas Regal Kangal Dogs
We love dogs big and small!
Our dogs are members of our family, first and foremost, and we do not operate a "kennel" in the usual sense of the word. Our dogs live with us, are well trained, and they compete successfully in canine sports as well as occasional conformation shows. Our dogs are kept slim and healthy with a raw combination diet and lots of exercise; I refuse to fatten them up to make them look more "impressive".
I am a hobby breeder, but I strive to be a responsible one. In my view, that means studying the breed, and also making the effort to learn and apply the latest scientific principles of canine genetics and behavior. That's a never ending process! My goal: to produce sound, beautiful, intelligent dogs of excellent temperament—dogs that are a credit to their breed and a pleasure to live with. Tail docking and dewclaw removal are old traditions and a matter of personal choice. But because these are functional appendages, and my dogs make regular use of them, I choose to leave them intact, whether they're natural bobtails or full tails. All tails are beautiful!
I breed infrequently, raise and train puppies in our home, and place them with care. If I don't have a puppy for you, I'll be happy to talk to you about planned litters, or to put you in touch with good breeders.
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~Sue
