The Hayden family members are Terri, husband Buddy, son Trey, and
daughter Kelsey. Trey is a recent college graduate with a B.S. in
mathematics, and Kelsey who is the trainer, handler and all-around
animal devotee, is a college senior studying animal medicine. I
(Terri) have shared my entire life with dogs. From collie dogs who
worked our family's dairy farm, to lap dogs - Chihuahuas that my
mom favored - I lived with dogs and a variety of animals growing up.
In the late 1970's through the 1980's Terri raised golden retrievers.
When Kelsey & Trey were small, their companions were two
Australian shepherd mixed breeds, along with a menagerie of
creatures from a horse to hamsters. An animal lover from birth,
Kelsey is an active animal welfare supporter and volunteers time at
local shelters and educating peer groups about animal abuse. She
works at a vet hospital during summer break. Also, Kelsey is an
artist and her favorite subjects are our dogs and her favorite wild
animals - wolves. Special thanks to Buddy and Trey for living with
two animal lovers.
We live in a historic, urban tourist destination in a Victorian home
built in the 1850's. Our neighborhood boasts the largest collection
of historic U.S. homes between Arlington, VA and Charleston, South
Carolina. This location provides exposure to visitors from around
our country and the world, as well as boasts beautiful art galleries,
shops, restaurants and museums. Daily walks give us opportunities
to interact with a variety of people and experiences, and our dogs
are usually the catalysts for interaction. The proximity to the river
provides us with beautiful scenery, sights and sounds of water life.
daughter Kelsey. Trey is a recent college graduate with a B.S. in
mathematics, and Kelsey who is the trainer, handler and all-around
animal devotee, is a college senior studying animal medicine. I
(Terri) have shared my entire life with dogs. From collie dogs who
worked our family's dairy farm, to lap dogs - Chihuahuas that my
mom favored - I lived with dogs and a variety of animals growing up.
In the late 1970's through the 1980's Terri raised golden retrievers.
When Kelsey & Trey were small, their companions were two
Australian shepherd mixed breeds, along with a menagerie of
creatures from a horse to hamsters. An animal lover from birth,
Kelsey is an active animal welfare supporter and volunteers time at
local shelters and educating peer groups about animal abuse. She
works at a vet hospital during summer break. Also, Kelsey is an
artist and her favorite subjects are our dogs and her favorite wild
animals - wolves. Special thanks to Buddy and Trey for living with
two animal lovers.
We live in a historic, urban tourist destination in a Victorian home
built in the 1850's. Our neighborhood boasts the largest collection
of historic U.S. homes between Arlington, VA and Charleston, South
Carolina. This location provides exposure to visitors from around
our country and the world, as well as boasts beautiful art galleries,
shops, restaurants and museums. Daily walks give us opportunities
to interact with a variety of people and experiences, and our dogs
are usually the catalysts for interaction. The proximity to the river
provides us with beautiful scenery, sights and sounds of water life.
In 2003, we began seriously researching shepherd and sled dog
breeds. Kelsey's Australian shepherd Zoe, her childhood
companion, had crossed the rainbow bridge earlier in the year,
and we were ready to add a new family member. We discovered
the Shiloh Shepherd, and we began reading everything we could
about the breed.
We talked with a number of breeders and decided to adopt a
Shiloh. In June 2004, our dream came true when our beautiful
Breeze from Ocean State Shilohs' Ellie Mae/D'Argo litter joined our
home. As Shiloh people know, this breed is so special that a
second Shiloh usually follows. In March 2005, we contacted Bay
Breeze Shilohs about their Storm/Maggie litter. In April 2005, King
Midas joined us. He has been a dream come true, as well. After
much planning, testing and preparation, our first litter was born in
2007. Our keeper from the litter is our handsome Odyssey.
In 2009, Kelsey's dream of owning an Arctic dog came true when
our Alaskan Malamute Alosia from Wakon Kennels joined our
family.
breeds. Kelsey's Australian shepherd Zoe, her childhood
companion, had crossed the rainbow bridge earlier in the year,
and we were ready to add a new family member. We discovered
the Shiloh Shepherd, and we began reading everything we could
about the breed.
We talked with a number of breeders and decided to adopt a
Shiloh. In June 2004, our dream came true when our beautiful
Breeze from Ocean State Shilohs' Ellie Mae/D'Argo litter joined our
home. As Shiloh people know, this breed is so special that a
second Shiloh usually follows. In March 2005, we contacted Bay
Breeze Shilohs about their Storm/Maggie litter. In April 2005, King
Midas joined us. He has been a dream come true, as well. After
much planning, testing and preparation, our first litter was born in
2007. Our keeper from the litter is our handsome Odyssey.
In 2009, Kelsey's dream of owning an Arctic dog came true when
our Alaskan Malamute Alosia from Wakon Kennels joined our
family.
| Kelsey's Best in Show Art Display at the 2007 Seawall Art Festival |
| Our Family |
| Our Canine Companions |
| Musical selection is "The Giving" performed by our cousin -- grammy award winning contemporary Christian singer/songwriter Michael W. Smith. http://www.michaelwsmith.com |
| Flowers from Buddy's hobby - our yard and garden. |
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