In 1968, my mother began obedience training her rough collie, "Pepper" and exhibiting her in obedience trials.
After winning High In Trial at the Collie Club of America's National Specialty, she was soon "hooked" into the
world of dogs. We owned and operated a boarding kennel for dogs, cats and other animals while raising Rough
and Smooth Collies under the prefix "Honeybun". In 1979 we added a Shetland Sheepdog, "Cricket" who
became the foundation for "Honeybun Shelties".

I began exhibiting collies as early as 4 years of age. By the time I was seven years old I was competing in the
conformation ring with dogs bigger than I!  At this same time, I saw my first Bernese Mountain Dog at a local
dog show and fell in love. I never forgot the gentle character of that dog.

During my early years, I was also involved in rearing puppies from conception to 8 weeks of age when they went
to their new homes; to showing those selected for possible show potential puppies in the show ring. I saw and felt
the heartache of genetic disease that overtook the Collie breed during those years. By the time I was 14 years of
age, I was pursuing my own breeding program with English Cocker Spaniels; exhibiting multiple breeds for other
breeders and owners; training other junior handlers and adults in the art of dog showing;
and training dogs for the Hearing Ear Program.

I was also active in 4-H as a leader in Dog and Rabbit programs.  I loved the show ring and having judges select
my dog as "the most beautiful". I also loved exhibiting in the obedience ring where brains and function
exemplified the winning teams. My early experiences in raising, showing and breeding dogs and rabbits
developed my framework for the breeding program that I continue to build, mold and shape today with
Bernese Mountain Dogs and Miniature Dachshunds.

TODAY,
I breed, first and foremost, to develop loving, caring companions who I would be proud
to acknowledge as being their breeder. Although I do sell show potential puppies
occasionally; when I do, I sell them on strict contracts so that I know where they are,
what they are doing and what their future may hold for them. It is my lifelong desire to
never find one of my dogs' descendants in a puppy mill, auction, "frequent breeder"
care or pet shop. In  pursuit of this desire, I screen potential puppy owners for the love,
care and companionship that they may offer my puppies.

Every breed and mixed-breed has its faults, heartaches and accomplishments. A
breeder cannot deny that every ancestoral line-- no matter how carefully selected, has
its faults. Unfortunately, problems like allergies, orthopedic issues, cancer and other
diseases inflict the beautiful Bernese Mountain Dogs. By knowing your dogs and the
faults that they behold, one can make informed decisions about who to breed and whom
not to breed. It is the knowledge of these qualities with which I make breeding plans--
determining which dogs
will "carry on" Car-Rae through future generations
and which dogs will become spayed or neutered companions.
It is my desire to provide prospective families with fun and loving companions who
will be a part of their family for many, many years.

Please request a sample companion contract (spay/neuter)
to view particular stipulations, agreements and guarantees contained within.