Riva is the Heart and Foundation of Kingdom Shepherd's Breeding Program
Crossed the Rainbow Bridge January 6, 2024
Rita was whelped as a singleton and captured our hearts day one. She began to show a bit older at 4 years of age and earned 12 points, with one major quickly. We decided to give her some time off to allow her to become a mom and she was ultimately an amazing Dam of 3 litters; 10, 6, and 5. She bounced back well each time and never appeared to have had a litter of puppies.
At the young age of 8 years old, we decided it was time to have Riva revisit the show ring. In her first show return, she was awarded a BOW 4-point major at the Brevard Kennel Club in Orlando, Florida with Lenny Brown, earning the final points to complete her AKC conformation championship.
It was now time to see what Riva’s progeny could do in the show ring. Our goal was to achieve Riva’s ROM. Up against COVID, Riva’s progeny entered the show ring in 2022 at age 3, and shined brightly earning 2 Grand Champions, 1 Champion, and 2 additional ROM qualifying progeny, as well as a Top 20 GSD in a single year. Riva’s progeny proved to show in both all-breed and specialty show rings, in addition to acquiring performance event FCAT and CA titles.
We could not be more blessed with a more beautiful beginning to what is now our Kingdom Shepherd ministry and our breeding program today.
We miss her dearly and she will forever be in our hearts. Her spirit remains and we see her every day in our Kingdom progeny.
RaeLynn was truly my heart and soul
Crossed the Rainbow Bridge September 29, 2023
CH Geran’s God Made Girls BCAT TC ROM aka RaeLynn was there for me in the highest of highs and lowest of lows. A beautiful girl with a gentle spirit who loved to snuggle and made it known that the left side of the bed was hers!
RaeLynn had a great maternal instinct and absolutely loved being a mom. She loved to play ball with her daughter Zara but loved even more being a grandmother as she sat in the whelping box loving on and watching over Zara’s eleven puppies.
Though she was the sweetest and most gentle soul, she was also a foody! We loved our midnight snacks and we both knew that big girls deserved loving too! She loved treats and was always guilty of breaking into the food bin. Once Summer came, we both went on a diet to get our bikini bodies back LOL.
She gave Kingdom Shepherd’s so much to be thankful for and has produced multiple dual titled GSDs and her daughter DAE GCHS CH Kingdom’s He Is Risen CAX FCAT FITB TC OFA H/E Excellent aka Easter is currently a Top 5 GSD.
RaeLynn was the female version of her brother GCHP CH Geran’s Solitary Man BCAT TC aka Cash and they were two peas in a pod. I truly love seeing Raelynn’s progeny express her best attributes; Her poise, beauty, confidence, and sound mind were unmatched. We are accepting the honor of her earning her Register of Merit as she watches from above here today. While her life was short lived, she gave us all she had and more.
Harbin Set in Motion the Vision for Kingdom Shepherds
Crossed the Rainbow Bridge March 4, 2009
While we will never know the life Harbin had prior to his rescue from Hurricane Katrina, we are certain that he lived a wonderful life upon his adoption into our family. Harbin experienced themes love, joy, and fun a family could offer him, however all of this falls greatly short to the unselfish and unconditional loyalty, compassion, affection and dedication he offered each of us.
The very short 3 years and 3 months were were blessed to have Harbin as part of our family will be forever cherished. Words cannot describe the extraordinary walk we had with him, though we now know more than ever that he served a very special purpose and that he gave all he could give to see his purpose through.
It is now his time to be forever honored and recognized. Harbin, you will be forever missed and never forgotten. Your memories will forever remain in our hearts. Now, may you rest In peace.
Zeus
Crossed the Rainbow Bridge October 5, 2021
Venus
Crossed the Rainbow Bridge May 5, 2022
Zeus and Venus, you were the first puppies I ever whelped and this experience ultimately changed my life and set the foundation for my future as a German Shepherd breeder. While neither of you lived out your full life at Kingdom Shepherds, it is beautiful to reflect upon know how God used you both to prepare me for having future German Shepherds for just a season.
You each went to your forever homes serving someone who needed you so much more, and allowed the calling God had upon you to be fulfilled. It has now become full circle as you have transitioned from earthly life to your heavenly home to continue God's ultimate plan.
Kingdom's North Star
SAMANTHA
Crossed the Rainbow Bridge March 3, 2021
Samantha was our first Kingdom AKC registered dog and family named pet. She was a daughter to our Elsa, and much like her momma in many ways. While Samantha was not a show dog, she was Kingdom's first matriarch and made sure to keep the pack in order at all times. Samantha was confident, brave and had no fear. She was playful and always under feet. But we would have had it no other way. Hosanna and Samantha are now together, with Zeus, Venus and Harbin. What a time they must be having together.
CH Kingdom's Hosanna in the Highest
HOSANNA
Crossed the Rainbow Bridge May 30, 2020
Hosanna was our 2nd finished AKC champion and is the dam to our Kingdom's Who You Say I Am and Kingdom's The Victor's Crown. Hosanna was our first Kingdom Shepherd to cross the rainbow bridge and it was the most difficult decision. We made the decision in love, as we owed it to Hosanna to set her free.
Her loyalty to our family and desire to please was immeasurable. We know God called Hosanna home first so she could do her heavenly work alongside God in preparing the mansion to welcome our Kingdom family members.