The latest news from our place...April 14th-The Mushrushes called and are breeding their good working female, Spader Good Onya Ginger, again. Last year she produced a wonderful set of pups that have gone on to look really great on stock. One of these is Spader's Stellar Cowboy (Toby), owned by Sarah Williams, MO. He's got what it takes to be a great one in the trial arena! See a video of "Toby" just below these comments.  Congrats to Laura Fuller, her Rowdy son just achieved his CD Obedience Degree. Way to go guys!Larry & Marilyn Painter of Kuawarri Kennels will be hosting 2 "Cow Camp" Training Clinics in April (7-11, 21-25) at their facility near Cleveland, MO. These clinics allow you to bring your dog in for 2 rounds of work with instruction from Larry each day, and you learn a lot while watching other handlers work their dogs. The facility is a great one, with a large indoor arena, outdoor arena, several pens, sheep and cattle. Larry and Marilyn are gracious hosts, and the atmosphere is laid-back and friendly.

/The latest news from our place...Congratulations Laura Fuller and her "Rowdy" son Rascal ( SILVERDUST I WON'T LET GO UDX ) on your HIGH IN TRIAL and HIGH COMBINED win. Score of 198 at the 2015 ACDCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY! Bred by Morriss Tompkins & Deborah Casey, this cool Rowdy son shows that our lines of working dogs can be very versatile-competing at the highest level of breed competition! New pics of Spader Hava Lil Faith now posted!  Houses For Sale Chirk WalesUpdated pictures of Spader Good Onya Lena now uploadedCongratulations to Spader's Checker and Nicole Lichtsteiner for passing their IPO1!  Black Lab Puppies For Sale Fresno CaChecker is a Brody son out of Spader Vaquero Jewel. Kitchenaid Mixer Hot Dog Buns/News from the National Specialty-Congratulations to Sherri Burton and Spader's Blue Kahlua, who won 1ST place in the open bitch class at the National Specialty!

It was a large class of 9 in the nation's largest ACD show. Kahlua is a Brody daughter out of a full sister to Spader Vintage Vaquero.Congrats also go out to Elizabeth Webber and Spader No Worries Isabel-they placed 3rd in the open herding Calcutta, as well as 3rd in the American Bred conformation class. Isabel is a 2 year old daughter of Spader Vintage Vaquero and Kylies My Shout Mate. Kudos to Elizabeth for her training on this dog, and to Stacey Palmer of Kylie ACDs, who bred this dog's dam. Albritt Viking Warrior's dam, Xena, and his full brother, Squeeky, made the long trip over from Denmark and had a great Specialty. Xena placed in Advanced Cattle, and Squeeky placed in Started Cattle and Sheep. They even stopped in for a visit at our place, it was good to have them here!Larry Painter's good dog "Ruck" was High In Trial on cattle and sheep in the day II trials-this super dog shares a maternal grandam with "Brody" and is a nephew to our old dog "Hazer". Over the last 20 years we have sold working dogs to 33 states, as well as Denmark, Swtizerland, France, and Canada.  

We're proud to concentrate our breeding program on solid working cattle dogs, and are pleased to share them with cattlemen and women across the US and beyond.Rowdy daughter out of Spader Miss WindRowdy son out of Spader Vaquero JewelSome dogs have herding ability while others just love to play ball and/or frisbee. Some have the drive needed for frisbee, agility, search & rescue and rally. Some make wonderful therapy and/or service dogs. Come take a look! You'll surely take one home! Cattle Dogs are like potato chips, you just can't have one! Why You Should Adopt An Adult Cattle Dog What you see is what you get Most are already house trained They will love you back 10 times more for saving their lives Some are already trained and understand what you are thinking They are not teething but do enjoy a good bone or toy Body size and personality are already there Instant companions ready to go hiking, fishing, horse back riding, herding cattle, mileage and etc.

It is a myth that you must get a puppy and raise it or it will not bond with your family. These dogs will be forever grateful Older dogs have been socialized and understand what a "pack" is They seem to "get" the routine more quickly Older dogs are more settled therefore they do not require the time it takes for a puppy You can teach an old dog new tricks. They are more focused. A dog is what you make it. Spend time with them, love them, teach them, and be a pack leader. Love, patience, and a stable environment brings out the best in cattle dogs. You can visit these beautiful dogs in a farm/home environment. Visitors are always welcome to come meet the dogs. us and we'll set up an appointment. See our dogs play, having fun and in contact with many different species of animals. We are open 7 days a week by appointment only. If you call about one of these great dogs, leave a clear message with your name, phone number, date and time you called.