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North Lake's Herbie
Photo Credit: Alana Thorbun-Watt

The Full Story

Excellence is never accidental. It is cultivated — generation after generation. Rooted in the rich agricultural landscape of the Fraser Valley of British Columbia and in the expansive beauty of Montana — Big Sky Country —  our dogs are raised in environments that naturally foster strength, balance, and clarity of temperament. Open skies, clean air, and space to roam are not luxuries here — they are the foundation.

 

Hi, I'm so glad you're here! I'm a wife, a mom of four, a grandmother and someone who found her true calling in the most unexpected of ways — through the family dog. What started almost by accident has grown into a heartfelt passion and a carefully built program that I pour everything into.

 

Before breeding, I spent years working as a caregiver — and that same instinct to nurture, protect, and advocate for others naturally carried over into how I raise my dogs. Every puppy that comes through our home is handled with that same dedication.

 

Our program represents over a decade of meticulous selection, disciplined genetic planning, and an unwavering commitment to quality. This is not a pastime. It is our sole occupation and our life’s work. Along the way, I fell completely in love with the science and genetics behind dog breeding. What began as a hobby quickly became a mission — to understand the building blocks of health, temperament, and structure at the deepest level, and to use that knowledge to produce the finest dogs I possibly can.

 

I believe that great breeding isn't just an art; it's a science, and I take both seriously. Operating across both Canada and the United States has been an incredible advantage — it has opened the door to a diverse and carefully selected pool of breeding stock and genetic lines that I simply wouldn't have access to otherwise. That reach allows me to make thoughtful, strategic pairings with health and quality always at the forefront.

 

Beyond the dogs themselves, this is about the people, too. The families and individuals who reach out to me trust me with something that matters — and I don't take that lightly. Ethical practices aren't a checkbox for me; they're the foundation of everything I do, from how my dogs are raised, to how I communicate, to every commitment I make to the families I work with.

 

Our dogs reside throughout the United States and Canada — from refined urban residences to working farms and mountain properties. Many of our placements come through personal referrals — families who proudly share our name after experiencing the quality and temperament of our dogs firsthand. Reputation, for us, is earned quietly and consistently. I am so proud of what this program has become — and I'm just getting started. Thank you for taking the time to get to know me. I hope to get to know you and your family too.

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