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No one ever forgets their first dog.  I was 13 when I got mine.  She was a rather plain red puppy from the farm across the way.  They told me she was an Australian Shepherd. “ Co Co” became my best friend and constant companion until the day she died 13 years later and “Aussies” became my breed of choice.

 I’ve had many Aussies since my first one.  Their personalities have been different, but I’ve found they all share the same traits that make them a beloved pet and a loyal friend.

 In my 20’s I had some good friends that bred and showed Saint Bernards'.  I was fascinated by their obsession.  Dashes to the post office to get their show entries in, bringing their puppies to work so they could tube feed them every couple of hours, and of course, all the dog shows.  The excitement of it always looked like a lot of fun.  Although I’ve lost touch with those friends, I smile to think of their surprise that I’m now doing the same thing.

 My husband Tom and I and our three kids came to East Texas in 1995 to work with Mercy Ships, a Christian Ministry that sends hospital ships into developing nations to perform life changing operations, build needed facilities, homes and schools, water projects and more, while sharing the love and compassion of God in a practical way. 

Cedar Hill Farm is located about an hour East of Dallas off of the I-20, where we and our dogs enjoy 6 acres.  Frisbee is the game of choice around here and we have plenty of room to play.

 Our youngest is in college now, and we are looking forward to having more time to show and breed a select few dogs.  These are our family pets.  I hope you enjoy their pictures as you browse through our site.