DeMille Arctic Shepherds

Alma & Heather DeMille

We are Alma & Heather DeMille. We live on 72 Acres on two ranches in Utah.

Both of our ranches border blm and forest service land, which equates to a picturesque environment well-suited for raising our gaited horses & Arctic Shepherds!

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Our dogs are very loved members of our family whom we play with, train and trail ride with daily -

and we take them with us everywhere!

 

We each have a long history breeding, training and loving animals since our youth - and along with our 10 kids, this is what we do! It's a true family operation and not just a hobby for us, it is our passion, career and family lifestyle! We don't do this to compete in shows and earn accolades, but to raise high quality animals that bring years of joy, entertainment and companionship to their owners. Why? Because we love animals, and enjoy sharing them with others. Our many years of experience and study have given us an eye for excellence, and we have consistently sought education as we become experts in our fields. Heather studied Biology and Genetics in college, and has also taken and passed the intense AKC Dog breeding courses. She is especially educated and interested in the color genetics of both dogs and horses. She has been training dogs since the young age of 10, and has been breeding dogs for over 20 years.

Alma DeMille spent his childhood years assisting his veterinary Grandfather, studied animal nutrition & husbandry in college, and is a nationally recognized farrier, breeder, trainer and clinician, with a particular interest in Gaited horses - known for producing the best of the best for health, athleticism and a smooth ride! He has also previously bred and trained hunting dogs, earning AKC field trial titles.

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Together we founded or co-founded the Pomsky, Great Weimar & Mini Weimar breeds (and have passed the torch on to family and good friends). After many years of experience with the many breeds we have owned, we are now at a stage of life where we just want a few dogs that we have custom made to fit our lifestyle perfectly - thus enters the Arctic Shepherd -

and we want to have a few litters a year to share these amazing dogs with others!

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When you adopt your next pet from us, you can rest assured that your pet has been bred and raised by someone with experience; thoughtfully and with purpose - taking temperament, health, conformation, genetics & talent into consideration.