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  Stafford's Pet Design is a small breeding kennel located in central Indiana. We breed White Shepherds exclusively. We are situated on 2 1/2 acres of land with a 1 1/2 acre fenced exercise/play area for the dogs.

   The seven dogs are kept in the indoor kennels at night and outdoors in the exercise/play area during the day (depending on the weather). This arrangement keeps the dogs happy and also keeps the neighbors happy!

   We got our first White Shepherd for my son in 1987 and his name was Spud. Spud didn't have the good hips that I breed today, but he had heart. When he was six years old he started to slow down. His hips just couldn't take it. Watching him try to run and play with the younger dogs would just tear your heart out. It all could have been avoided if his breeder had been responsible. He never would have had to go through the pain of hip dysplasia.

    I breed only OFA certified White Shepherds. Never will I intentionally produce a dog that might suffer like Spud. I have signed the AWSA Breeders Code Of Ethics and I participate in the White Shepherd Genetics Project to ensure improvement in the next generations of White Shepherds.

    Along with genetic testing you need to make sure that the dog's food is of superior quality. I am a serious reader of the Whole Dog Journal. They review foods, toys, and training methods. This is where I keep up to date on the latest methods of training and the superior foods available. This allows me to be informed of advancements and changes taking place in the industry.

   Here at Stafford's Pet Design, not only do we strive for genetically sound dogs, structure and temperament are also paramount. Our dogs appearance and working ability are important to us and have been proven by the many wins they have obtained.

   I joined the American White Shepherd Association family in 1996 and volunteered to help with membership. Eventually I found myself appointed by the board as Membership Chair. I was elected Member Of The Year in 2002 for my work with White Shepherd Rescue. I passed the Membership Chair position on to another member when elected to position of Treasurer. I served in that office for a few years.

   I believe that you can't prove you are breeding a good dog unless you know what a good dog IS, by studying the breed standard, and getting opinions of judges, and earning titles.





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