Ryo- Ch Mack Hill Ryo of Caradoc CA CGC
Ruckus is creating quite a Ruckus in her first years! She finished her AKC Championship from the puppy classes with all majors and Best of Breed wins over specials. She is a sweet girl with a wonderful work ethic. She is looking forward to getting into other dog sports!
Tati is the matriarch of the house. As Puck's littermate, she proved herself in the show ring with multiple wins over specials to finish her Championship. Happiest with a tennis ball in her mouth, she has been a wonderful mother. She passes on her wonderful temperament and love of life to all her puppies. Many of which have also had successful show careers!
Ruckus- Ch Caradoc's Cross the Line CGC
(GCh Snati x Ch Peanut)
Smudge- GCH McEremon's Rose Garden BN RA NAJ OAP TDI CGC HIC
Ryo joined the Caradoc family from Mack Hill kennels. We are very excited about this young boy. He has a wonderful outgoing personality and has yet to meet a stranger. Ryo finished his AKC Championship easily from the puppy classes and is now working on his performance titles! He is OFA Excellent Hips, Normal Elbows!
Peanut is taking on the world one day at a time! She has a huge personality and loves everyone she meets! Peanut finished her AKC Championship easily as a puppy and was awarded Best Opposite puppy at our National Specialty (Her litter brother was Best Puppy!).
Peanut- Ch Caradoc's Wicked CGC
(GCH Luke x GCH Smudge)
Smudge represents what Icelandics were bred to do. She excels in herding among the other hobbies she has already titled in- Agility, obedience, rally and Therapy dog. Smudge loves to work and enjoys being with the family.
Icelandic Sheepdogs
Ted is such a fun boy! He finished his AKC Championship from the puppy classes with all majors. He then went on to completed his Novice Rally Title! He is now working on agility and other fun sports. He is OFA prelimed with Good Hips and Normal elbows and is showing promise as a sire with his first litter on the ground. He has passed on his wonderfully sweet temperament!
Fly is a remarkable young girl. She's currently training for Rally and Agility while also showing in conformation. She is the proud winner of Winners, Best of Winners and Best Bred By Exhibitor at the FIRST EVER ISAA Regional Specialty.
Harlee- Ch Caradoc's Play to Win of Wilron
(GCh Puck x Ch Peanut)
Andi- GCHB Caradoc's Just Shy of Heaven RN NJP NAP OAP OJP CGC
(GCHS Puck x Nikki)
The foundation of Caradoc- Puck is a once-in-a-lifetime dog. Beautiful boy with an outstanding temperament, he is a treasure. Puck has many wins to his credit, 2019 National Best in Specialty Show at 10 years old, multiple group placings, multiple performance titles and AKC's #1 Icelandic Sheepdog the year he was campaigned. In addition, he has already produced multiple Champions and performance title holders and his kids and grandkids and making us proud!
Ted- Ch Caradoc's Pushin' Back CGC
(GCh Snati x Ch Peanut)
Caradoc Kennel
Harlee is a very sweet girl! She easily finished her AKC Championship going Winners, Best Bred By at the 2018 National Specialty. The following year, she was Select at the 2019 National Specialty!
Tati- Ch Enska Hot Tati of Caradoc CGC
Andi is out of the first Icelandic litter bred by Caradoc Kennel. She came from a litter of 3 Champions including herself and has also added some performance venues to her resume. She loves agility and rally. She has produced beautiful puppies that have accomplished so much, multiple Champions and Grand Champions, Winners Dog, Best Bred By at the National, multiple group placings and performance titles! Andi is enjoying retirement playing in multiple performance events!
Gracie- Ch MCaradoc's Heaven Sent CGC
(GCHS Puck x Nikki)
Caradoc Puppies of Past and Present
We have puppies available from our most recent litter!
Preference is given to homes that will allow us to show them when we are local to them.
If you are interested in learning more about our
puppies and availability, please contact us for
more information. The first step for consideration
is our puppy questionnaire.
740.704.6493
Gracie is one of the puppies from our very first Icelandic litter at Caradoc. She finished her AKC Championship at 12 months old. She has had many exciting wins throughout her career and enjoys spending time with the family. Gracie's first litter is just growing up, but we are seeing great promise in them! Two of them are already a Champions!
Available dogs & Puppies
Fly- Ch Caradoc's Float Like A Butterfly Sting Like a Bee
(GCh Tuck x Ch Peanut)
Our Dogs
Puck- GCHS Enska Puck of Caradoc BN NAJ NA RN TDI HIC CGC
Fun, Intelligent, Exciting are all words used to describe the Icelandic Sheepdog! Bred to chase birds of prey off of livestock, these happy dogs make great additions to many types of families! They excel in herding, agility, obedience, rally, tracking and nose work. They love to have a job to do with their "people". Icelandic Sheepdog Video
We are so excited to share that Caradoc Kennel is the FIRST and ONLY Gold Breeder of Merit for Icelandic Sheepdogs.
This AKC program recognizes breeders’ involvement and successes in AKC events and the dedication to completing health testing of all breeding stock.
Here is more information on the program :
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/akc-breeder-of-merit-program/breeder-of-merit-requirements/
We have had the BEST Nationals!
2023 Icelandic Sheepdog Association of America National Specialty judged by Linda Robey. We were awarded Best of Breed (Rain), Best of Opposite (Ryo), Winners Dog, Best of Winners and Best Bred by Exhibitor (Silas)
2022 Icelandic Sheepdog Association of America National Specialty judged by Breeder Judge Thorsteinn Thorsteinson from Iceland. We were awarded Best of Breed, Best of Winners, Winners Dog (Cocoa), Winners Bitch (Bunty), Reserve Winners Bitch (Bunny), Best Puppy, Best in Sweepstakes (Maxi) and Best Bred By Exhibitor
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(No National Specialty in 2020 and 2021)
2019 Icelandic Sheepdog Association of America National Specialty judged by Steve Keating. We were awarded Best of Breed (Puck), Winners Dog, Best of Winners, Best Bred By Exhibitor (Tippin), Reserve Winners dog (Renly) and Reserve Winners Bitch (CeCe)