We are a small breeder located in the High Desert of Central Oregon. We raise UKC Registered Type A Standards and mini’s. We absolutely love this breed of dog. We fell in love several years ago with the Rat Terrier and had to have one. In 2003 The Lord brought the first two Rat Terriers in our life and it has been a blessing since that very day! We would never be without a Rat Terrier to share our life with.
A little bit about us… Gary and I separate and together spent 40 plus years of our life showing, raising, and training horses. Together we showed Top Quality Paint Horses in Halter and Performance for 13 years. As well as judging open and 4H horse shows and fairs. We decided to retire from the horse show ring in 2000. A short while later came the Rat Terriers! We fell in love with my brothers two Rat Terrier girls and been in love with this breed ever since. From our years of having an eye for structure and conformation in the horse world we went on the search for a Rat Terrier that met the Standard of their breed. The rest is history. In just a short few years we have been blessed with some very awesome dogs. We have only raised 5 litters in total here at Desert High to date Feb. 10, 2007. We are very please to say we have produced some beautiful babies that have gone on to earn GRCH and CH titles, and in 2006 one of our very own babies ended up #5 UKC Top Ten. This beautiful boy did this in just 3 short months of the last of the show season. Needless to say we are very blessed and give this Honor to the Lord. For without Him we would have nothing.
Our Breeding Program… We have a very small program here at Desert High producing one to two litter a year. We take pride in matching the just right dogs with each other. We look for what each dog has to offer the other. While looking at what some have already produced and their pedigree as well. Since 2005 we have crossed a small percent of the Decker Rat Terrier in our breeding program. We have been very blessed to see what these crosses have produced.
Our Puppies… We raise our pups in our home. in fact all our dogs live in our home. Pups are raised with tender loving care from the moment of birth. They all have tails docked and dew claws removed at 2 days old. They are raised in a noisy environment, from the normal house cleaning sounds to CD’s with sounds for their future. They are socialized with adults and children from birth. They get baths and show table time. Before departure at 8 weeks they are taken to our vet for a complete health check and first shot. Wormings are done here by us until they go to their forever homes.
Our Goal… Is to breed Excellent quality dogs for either show or loving laps that meet the requirements of the Rat Terrier UKC breed standard. Emphasising on balance, substance, bone, temperament. We strive to do everything with our Lords help to provide you with a happy, stable, well socialized puppy that is as free as possible from health and hereditary problems.
FUN… We have had much fun showing and meeting some very wonderful people since we began our new life with this awesome breed and UKC. UKC dogs shows are fun for family and a wonderful place to meet new friends. We have learned much and have much more to learn. We can’t thank the wonderful people enough who have made us feel welcomed from the very beginning to now. Every show season is a new adventure and new people with a love for this sweet breed of dog. Thank you! And God Bless You!
All our dogs are Health tested and certified through OFA for Petella Luxation and Cardiac. We also have all our dogs DNA Profiled for YOUR protection.
AKC FSS Status… All of our Dogs are AKC FSS Registered.
Thank you so very much for stopping by our web page and taking a look at our Beautiful dogs the Lord has blessed us with. We hope you enjoyed your visit here. Feel free to contact us if you would like to talk about this Wonderful breed of dog or have any questions about our dogs, future litters, or what ever your heart desires. Contact info below!
Proudly Announces Their 5th Annual 6 Judge UKC ALL BREED SHOW in Madras Oregon!
Held at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds!
Our First Three Shows In Madras Were A Wonderful Success! Thanks To All The Wonderful Exhibitors And Thanks To OUR Special Judges We Have Had. And a Special Thanks to our Sponsors!
We Are Hoping This YEAR Is Even Better!
OUR SPONSORS (THUS FAR)
Major Sponsors Century 21 Gold Country, Delita Cordes Les Schwab Tire Center, Store #13 Madras Abby's Pizza Madras Sign and Trophy's Madras Pioneer
Special Sponsors Sonny’s Motel Madras Sanitary Hunan's Chinese Restaurant Desert High Rat Terriers Willow Canyon Properties Kelley Smith Ace Hardware Bi-Mart
IF ANYONE OR YOUR KENNEL WOULD LIKE TO SPONSOR A TROPHY PLEASE LET US KNOW AND HOW MUCH YOU WANT TO DONATE!!! THANK YOU!
Show Photographer is:
Memories By Tarianne
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VOLCANO VIEW RAT TERRIER CLUB
OREGON
MADRAS (I&O) CONF ALT JS
(Held in conjunction with Rainier Weight Pullers Association) TEMPORARY LISTINGS AVAILABLE
Aug 27; S1 Patricia Young JS GUARD SCENT SIGHT GUN NORTH HERD (except BSD) TERR COMP Entries 10-11 am Show 12 noon NLC: Novice Puppy, Brace, Total Dog (in conjunction with Rainier WPULL Assn)
Aug 27; S2 Diane Raymond (replacing Darice Ragan) JS GUARD SCENT SIGHT GUN NORTH HERD (except BSD) TERR COMP Entries 10-11 am Show 1 pm NLC: Novice Puppy, Brace, Total Dog (in conjunction with Rainier WPULL Assn)
Aug 28; S1 Violet Denney JS GUARD SCENT SIGHT GUN NORTH HERD (except BSD) TERR COMP Entries 7:30-8:30 am Show 10 am NLC: Novice Puppy, Brace, Total Dog (in conjunction with Rainier WPULL Assn)
Aug 28; S2 Gene Reynolds JS GUARD SCENT SIGHT GUN NORTH HERD (except BSD) TERR COMP Entries 7:30-8:30 am Show 11 am NLC: Novice Puppy, Brace, Total Dog (in conjunction with Rainier WPULL Assn)
Aug 29; S1 Lisa Enriquez JS GUARD SCENT SIGHT GUN NORTH HERD (except BSD) TERR COMP Entries 7:30-8:30 am Show 10 am NLC: Novice Puppy, Brace, Total Dog (in conjunction with Rainier WPULL Assn)
Aug 29; S2 Darice Ragan (replacing Diane Raymond) JS GUARD SCENT SIGHT GUN NORTH HERD (except BSD) TERR COMP Entries 7:30-8:30 am Show 11 am NLC: Novice Puppy, Brace, Total Dog (in conjunction with Rainier WPULL Assn)
DOS $25; JS, NLC & TD $8; PE $20, GRCH $17; JS, NLC & TD $5; Weekend PE Special $105 same dog all 6 shows; Weekend PE GRCH Special $90 same dog all 6 shows received by August 21, 2010
Jefferson County Fairgrounds 97741 (541) 325-5050; From the North on Hwy 97, Turn right on SW Fairgrounds Rd. From the South on Hwy 97, Turn left on SW Fairgrounds Rd. Fairground entrance on right off Fairgrounds Rd.
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OREGON
RAINIER WEIGHT PULLERS ASSOCIATION MADRAS (I&O) WPULL GRCH-WP (Held in conjunction with Volcano View Rat Terrier Association)
Aug 26; Weigh in 7:30-9 pm
Aug 27; Valerie Piltz (Ebrahim Aljarmouzi backup) WPULL Wheels-A Entries 8-9 am Weigh in 7-9:30 am Pull 10 am NLC Total Dog (held in conjunction with Volcano View Rat Terrier Club) Evening weigh in 1/2 hour after completion of pull until 6 pm for August 28
Aug 28; Valerie Piltz (Ebrahim Aljarmouzi backup) WPULL Wheels-A Entries 7-7:45 am Weigh in 7-9:30 am Pull 8:30 am NLC Total Dog (held in conjunction with Volcano View Rat Terrier Club) Evening weigh in 1/2 hour after completion of pull until 6 pm for August 29
Aug 29; Valerie Piltz (Ebrahim Aljarmouzi backup) WPULL Wheels-A Entries 7-7:45 am Weigh in 7-9:30 am Pull 8:30 am NLC Total Dog (held in conjunction with Volcano View Rat Terrier Club)
DOS $25; Jr. Handler $7 (if owned by Jr./Family member); Total Dog $8; PE $20, $15 GRCH; Total Dog $5; Weekend GRCH PE Special $45 same dog all 3 pulls received by August 21, 2010
Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 430 SW Fairground Rd. 97741 (541) 325-5050; From the North on Hwy 97, Turn right on SW Fairgrounds Rd. From the South on Hwy 97, Turn left on SW Fairgrounds Rd. Fairground entrance on right off Fairgrounds Rd. www.rainierweightpullersassociation.com
Chairperson: Gary Glaspey (541) 788-4315 deserthighratterriers@msn.com Event Secretary: Debbie Glaspey, 205 SE Barber Rd, Madras OR 97741
Our Town Of Madras Oregon Businesses and our friends have Been More Then Gracious to Sponsor this show year after year! We are truly blessed as a club to have such Support! Please give them a Warm Thank You by sending the card attached to the award your dog WINS!!!
Madras is located in Central Oregon, just about in the middle of the state! There are some pictures below for you to see where the show will be held. Very easy to find and close to town, motels, and dining! Lots and lots of room at the Fairgrounds and a big field to let dogs run... The Show Barn is Awesome and is very cool inside, both ends are opened for air. Gobs of Shade for everyone to be under. Not standing around in the Sun!
OUR HOPES ARE TO ONCE AGAIN AWARD TROPHY"S TO THE FOLLOWING CLASSES: Thanks to our Sponsors!!! Best of Breed Best in Multi Breed Show and Reserve Best in Multi Breed Show Special Awards to our Jr Handlers Best JR Handler of each Show Best NLC Puppy In Show
CHINESE DINNER after Show Two Friday Night. There will be enough time to take care of your dogs before we all head over there. Car Pooling worked great last year. Hunan's is about a mile North from the fairgrounds.
PIZZA PARTY(ABBY'S LEGENDARY PIZZA) Saturday after the second Show under the Pavilion. VVRTC Will Supply the Pop/Water for the Dinner. Donations of $5.00 per person or more are welcomed with help in cost of the Pizza! We will have someone at the show to collect Donations for those that would love to have Pizza with all of the show people and Judges.
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WE WILL BE HAVING A SILENT AUCTION DURING THE WEEKEND. Drawing time will be announced at the Show!
There will be some VERY nice Things!!!
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Jefferson County Fairgrounds Located in Madras, Oregon 97741 Right off HWY 97, easy to find!
"CAMPING"
There is camping available close to the show site with water and eletric. Also Tent Camping. To Reserve a spot Contact Gary or Debbie at the below contact info. and we will reserve you a spot. Please email or call ASAP for a spot.
RV camping with Water and Eletric hookup $22.00 per night
Tent Camping $17.00 per night There is LOTS of Room for Tent Camping!!!
RV Camping/Tent camping payable to VVRTC to reserve your spot!
We ask that your Reserve ASAP as it filled up fast last year. Do let us know the size of RV you are bringing.
"THERE ARE SHOWERS AVAILABLE NEAR SHOW SITE"
******************************************** There is also a Real Nice RV park with full hookups as well as bathrooms and showers for all to use! Call the Jefferson Co. Fairgrounds for Reservations at (541)-325-5050
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Recommended Motels are: Sonny's Motel 541-475-7217 Our Host Motel For the 5th Time is Sonny's Motel...Jeannie the Motel's Manager has been a blessing for hosting our show and supporting us.. Thank you Jeannie!!! If you stay at this motel, please tell Jeannie and staff Thank you for supporting this show!
Call Soon for Reservations, Tell them you are with the UKC dog show. You may cancel 24 hours before your arrival date, But they ask that you reserve now because it filled up fast last year.
OTHER MOTELS Best Western Rama Inn 541-475-6141
Budget Inn 541-475-3831
Contact Info: e-mail Desert High Rat Terriers Phone: 541-788-4315 Debbie Phone: 541-788-4318 Gary
Dezi is a White Tan Sable Male. Born June 9th 2003
Dezi is our Foundation male and his Momma's (me) best friend first. I have never been loved so much by a doggie! He is sweet as can be and will lick a stangers hand to say hello.. He adores Mason our Grandson.. And every morning and evening he wakes Mason up, and tucks him in for bed!
We have retired him from the show ring, we believe if it's not fun for the dog, then they shouldn't be there! He didn't love the show ring that much and only did what he did for his Momma... So now he gladly travels with us to all the shows just to be with his family.
Out of His first litters he has produced a GrandChampion/ Premier Winner and many of his babies are well on their way to Championship titles.
Thank you for looking at our Very Handsome Loving Boy...
Dezi earned his Championship Title on December 4, 2004
Dezi came to us from Rat Pack Kennels, Shelly Heist.
Prince is a Black Tan and White Tuxedo Male Born Jan. 14th 2006.
He is 16 inches tall and weighs 25 lbs at 3 years old.
He is our home grown boy! The Very Moment he was born both Gary and Mason said at the same time, "There He Is" "Prince"! We didn't even know what sex he was at the time. He was and is no doubt a gift from our Lord. Thank you Jesus, we love you!
His Sire is: UKC CH RPK's Desert High Sandstorm
OFA Petella's Normal # RAT-PA177/15M/P-NOPI Cardiac: OFA # RAT-CA121/29M/P-NOPI DNA-VIP Oct. 20, 2004 Hip Prelimed (Good to Excellent) Feb 2, 2005
He is an amazing, loving, kind Family Pet First. Loves to Please us beyond words. Loves to play with other dogs and baby puppies too! Sleeps in the covers with us, and his Daddy Dezi too. Has his favorite chair in the living room when relaxing. "HE" Will play fetch all day long if you are willing. He is ONE Sweet Sweet Boy! Prince has produced puppies that are Beautiful in Structure, have brains, and are just as sweet has he is. We couldn't be more blessed with the Gift we have been given with Prince.
He has been in the UKC Top Ten for 3 years running since 2006! He is currently in the UKC Top Ten 2009 #7, only shown under two judges!
Prince! BIMBS,RBIMBS UKC Top Ten # 6 2008, #4 Top Ten 2007 and #5 TOP TEN 2006 What an amazing wonderful Honor, With Limited showing!
His Total BIMBS 16 And 6 RBIMBS
We are Delighted to have been Blessed with our Prince!
2006/2007 Judges who blessed Prince with his Awesome wins!
We are very Proud of This Fine boy! In Three short months, the last of 2006 Show Season Prince went on to be #5 in the UKC TOP TEN… Taking 17 Best of Breeds and Multiple Group 1, 2 and 3 placements. He also won 4 BIMBS and 4 RBIMBS in his short time in the ring.
Prince Has Sire of this amazing dogs below
UKC GRCH Desert High's I Saw The Light BIMBS UKC GRCH Desert High Beneath His Wings,BIMBS UKC GRCH Desert High's Light Of The World, RBIMBS UKC GRCH Desert High's Breath In Me UKC GRCH Desert High's Strong Tower BIMBS, RBIMBS UKC CH Desert High's Keep On Shinin' UKC CH Desert High's Choosen By Grace
We owe these pups Mom's and Dad's so much for trusting in us and working so hard with their babies! THANK YOU!
Sunni is a White Black Tan Piebald Female Born Sept. 5th 2003
***Sunni Completed her Grand Champion Title June 2, 2007*** We are very proud of our little Sunni! Gary was so tickled to be the one who lead her to her Grand Title! Sunni completed her title under 5 different Judges!
Sunni is 12.5 inches tall and weighs 14 pounds
Sunni is a full of beans girl.. Life is Grand all the time with Sunni... She keeps the pack hopping and is always ready to play fetch or you can't catch me with the other doggies. This girl can RUN.. and turn on a dime... Like a horse doing a Roll back! Sunni hugs you! Really I mean Hugs you.. and then slams her lips to yours.. Can't go to sleep at night until You get Sunni Hugs and Kisses!!! Silly girl..
Sunni earned her Championship Title on September 18th 2004 in Vancouver WA.
Sunni came to us from Rat Pack Kennel, Shelly Heist. Thank you Shelly for this Awesome doggie!
We are beyond blessed to have a wonderful place as this... We have TONS of Room for all.. Sunrises and Sunsets beyond words, wildlife galore, quiet and all this close to town... Forget the milk.. No Problem... be right back in 10 min...That is a blessing!
We sit in the High Desert of Central Oregon where we get all the seasons and tons of sun!
Mason's school is 5 minutes away, Friends are WAY closer.. And Gary can come home for lunch at times... WOW!
The dogs have tons of room to run and play! They have their own area to dig and do what doggies like to do..
We have done much work here, put up 1500 ft of fence thus far, 1000 more to go... Painted the Living Room and Dining Room, Three bedrooms, one bath painted, Kitchen/Nook painted. Got new Furniture for the Living Room.. Yippie! New light fixtures through out the house. The house is 2436 sq. ft. with 2.5 acres of land. Our Heaven here on earth whom we owe all our thanks to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ..
We have put new Laminate flooring upstairs with two rooms to go.. Our next inside project will be the down stairs Family Room area... That will be a winter project of 2006/2007!
The Horses have their pasture now complete and are happy to be out in a much bigger area.
We have lived here in this home for just 10 months. The pictures on this album are from Aug 12th 2005 to June 12th 2006!
Thank You for Sharing in Our Blessed Home with all of us here at Desert High!
Our first dog show was the weekend of April 3-4-2004. We had a blast and can't thank the many wonderful people from a far and at the show for all their support and guidance. We have the Show Bug and plan to attend as many as we can this year and the years to come! Keep checking as we attend more shows and update pictures of Just how much fun we have with our doggies and our new friends!
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