We are Ruth and Ludwig Hartmann.   We have been blessed with 
  Our dogs are FIRST and foremost our pets ... we would love them the same whether they turn out to be outstanding show or obedience dogs or just lay at our feet enjoying life together with us.  Because they are our pets and family members we do not have a lot of them living with us. We keep them  kenneled only when absolutely necessary and have them in our home as much as possible so that they can also have an enjoyable family life besides being taken out to be shown off. 
Ruth works part time as a graphic artist at a local print shop so has the time needed to spend training/ playing and working with the dogs ... and kids!   
Ludwig owns and operates his own Stone Masonry business and has his workshop on our property as well where he spends a fair bit of time sculpting and tooling stones for jobs as well as working out on job sites.  He also enjoys playing the clarinet with a local band and at our church.
Our boys are involved in school/University  activities as well as  music and other hobbies.  They are our pride and joy and we
We only plan breedings occasionally and selectively striving to continue to learn and improve on each breeding.  We are also trying our best to eliminate as many possible health problems encountered in this breed by only breeding those dogs who have been screened and cleared of problems with hips, elbows, eyes and hearts through the OFA/OVC and CERF.
She is also responsible for participating on a worship team at our church where she will lead songs from guitar or accompany the band on piano.
Thankyou for visiting us and getting a brief insight into who we are and what we are doing ... please feel free to contact us regarding our dogs - future breeding plans or whatever.
Webmaster Ruth Hartmann 2006






three wonderful  sons, Jeremy, Nicolas and Peter.  Ruth
primarily works with the dogs in the show and obedience rings but we  have all enjoyed them immensely in our various activities of family life.
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love them regardless of their gifts and abilities and yet they are all gifted and motivated to do well academically and musically  ... Peter has played cello with the school orchestra, but is now mainly playing electric bass.  Nic has played violin with the Senior Orchestra and New Brunswick Youth Orchestra and hopes to continue on with it while at University and Jeremy plays bass or electric guitar .  They have made us proud to be their parents.  Thanks guys!  You are our greatest blessing!
Photo courtesy of Joe Allegrini
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