Vermilion Kennels

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WHERE AND WHAT

Vermilion Kennels is a small, in home show kennel located on 7.74 acres of land just outside of Duluth, MN….at the western tip of Lake Superior when looking at the map.

Our home and dog yards are are spacious and well suited to living with two active breeds. The Wheatens, Cardigans, Steve, and I share the woods with bear, timber wolves, deer, fox, rabbits, squirrels and hundreds of birds both large and small. We enjoy a close proximity nature, wonderful privacy, as well as near by shopping and dining opportunities. We are just two hours from Mpls/ St. Paul and are tuely in the wooded northland!

All of the dogs all live in our home. Our indoor facilities include two large bedrooms for dogs ( 10×16 and 12×14), with additional space for puppies and Mom’s to be separated from dogs going to and from dog shows. Dogs have their own bathroom for grooming needs as well as close access to the family room and my office for socialization.

We have large outdoor areas for the dogs ranging from secure paddocks where they can run, play, and build muscles to covered kennel runs which afford maximum security for those in season or small dogs. There is a separate play area especially designed for puppies and well covered to protect them from raptors….which we see almost daily! The puppy pen also protects them from snow and rain and allows youngsters to get outside in any weather. We have a sound system and closed curcit video to monitor the dogs at all times.

We also have two cats, so all pups have been cat tested! And grandchildren visit frequently!

GOALS AT VERMILION
My first goal as a dog breeder is to breed physically and mentally healthy dogs. My second goal is to produce show winners who exhibit excellent type and temperament of their respective breed. The challenge is to breed healthy show dogs, not to make a living.

I do not breed to produce puppies to be sold as pets nor do I bred dogs to make money from the sale of puppies. However, seldom is an entire litter of show quality, so I am always looking for good homes for those pups or young adults not chosen for show and breeding, or for older dogs who I have completed their show and breeding career.

Pet and show pups are bred, whelped, and raised right along side what I hope to be the big show winner! It is not until the pups are eight weeks old that we evaluate them to determine which ones have show potential and which ones are wonderful, loving pets. All receive the same care and attention, socialization, training, and love.

Puppies and litters depicted on these pages are not necessarily for sale but are displayed so that the new families to whom they are promised and other breeders who wish to view their development can easily see them. If you are interested in one of my pups, you are welcome to fill out an application for a puppy and contact me for further information. I am willing to talk with you via email or on the phone, and to help you in any way that I am able to in your decision making process…. even if you don’t purchase one of my pups.

Breeding dogs is a serious responsibility. The dogs I produce will be with their families for 12-15 years and it is my hope that those will all be good years for the dog and the family. Careful, knowledgeable breeding will help insure this.

Placement of puppies is the most difficult part of the job. The welfare of individual pups and the betterment of the breed are my main considerations. When bred and born in my home they are my responsibility for their entire life and I will always be available to them and their owners help insure that they are healthy, happy, and responsible members of their household.

Pet pups are sold only on a spay/neuter contract and I will at no time compromise this.

Show potential pups are sold only to established breeder/exhibitors, known by me or others, and able to prove their qualifications and commitment to the breed.

Or, to newcomers with whom I feel I will be able to work with in their quest to complete a championship and learn all there is to know about the breed in order to make sound decisions concerning their own breeding program.

Breed club membership is expected from both the seasoned exhibitor and the new those new the breed, as is adherence to the applicable Codes of Ethics. At no time will I relinquish full rights to breed as one pleases in the first generation and am willing to discuss my criteria with you at any time. I realize this may limit the sale of show potential pups, but I am committed to the breed and to the trust others have placed in me with these dogs and are willing to work to maintain that trust. Only those willing to work with me need apply!

AKC Code of Sportsmanship

In February 2006 the AKC adopted their first ever written code of sportsmandship and I feel it stands for itself.

AKC CODE OF SPORTSMANSHIP

PREFACE: The sport of purebred dog competitive events dates prior to 1884, the year of AKC’s birth. Shared values of those involved in the
sport include principles of sportsmanship. They are practiced in all sectors of our sport: conformation, performance and companion. Many
believe that these principles of sportsmanship are the prime reason why our sport has thrived for over one hundred years. With the belief
that it is useful to periodically articulate the fundamentals of our sport, this code is presented.

Sportsmen respect the history, traditions and integrity of the sport of purebred dogs.

Sportsmen commit themselves to values of fair play, honesty, courtesy, and vigorous competition, as well as winning and losing
with grace.

Sportsmen refuse to compromise their commitment and obligation to the sport of purebred dogs by injecting personal advantage or
consideration into their decisions or behavior.

The sportsman judge judges only on the merits of the dogs and considers no other factors.

The sportsman judge or exhibitor accepts constructive criticism.

The sportsman exhibitor declines to enter or exhibit under a judge where it might reasonably appear that the judge’s placements could be
based on something other than the merits of the dogs.

The sportsman exhibitor refuses to compromise the impartiality of a judge.

The sportsman respects the AKC bylaws, rules, regulations and policies governing the sport of purebred dogs.

Sportsmen find that vigorous competition and civility are not inconsistent and are able to appreciate the merit of their competition and the effort of competitors.

Sportsmen welcome, encourage and support newcomers to the sport.

Sportsmen will deal fairly with all those who trade with them.

Sportsmen are willing to share honest and open appraisals of both the strengths and weaknesses of his breeding stock.

Sportsmen spurn any opportunity to take personal advantage of positions offered or bestowed upon them.

Sportsmen always consider as paramount the welfare of their dog.

Sportsmen refuse to embarrass the sport, the American Kennel Club, or themselves while taking part in the sport.