Our Boys
OUR SMALLER BOYS
Berkshire Hills Shamrock
Shamrock is the son of Camy and Ocean State Ritchie, both larger mediums. Shamrock is a sweetheart, loves people, and sits with an air of royalty! He lives with the sweetest people; Mary Beth and James. He will be available as a stud to approved breeders in March 2024. We just adore his gentle and connected puppies.
Bestland Optimus Prime’s Pride (Opi)
Opi is our new little guy weighing in at only 28 lbs! He is a confident and playful guy who gets on great with his favorite boy, Marcus and his friends. We are looking forward to his future little puppies!
OFA Excellent hips, elbows normal. Clear of DM, EIC, and PRA.
Here are some of his puppies.
LBD Seamus (aka Honey)
Honey is a sweet medium-sized guy! He has sired his first litter with Cassidy and produced very handsome and gentle babies.
Stonewall Manor’s Barley
This handsome guy is quite the lover boy! He is the new standard male in our program and is bringing some great blocky teddy bear puppies. He lives with Buddy and his family nearby.
CVL President Truman
Truman is a big red boy who loves his life! He spends his week days with his guardian, Kristen at the UMass apple orchards running around and making friends. At home he loves on his young boys and Kristen’s husband, Greg. He has produced our first litter with Jewel, all red delicious puppies! He is clear for all his health tests.
Stonewall Manor Becket
This new handsome gentle boy has the nicest black fleece coat. I am so delighted by his temperament! He has produced sweet standard size puppies for us, including my beloved Maeve. He lives with Leslie and Kyle along with their two school aged boys. Becket often visits Kyle at the firehouse and lifts the fire fighter’s spirits after a challenging day. He carries for all the colors including cream, caramel, black and chocolate.
Our Retired Boys
Our retired boys are the fathers, grandfather and even great, great, grandfathers of our current girls!
Sierra Vista Hubbles Law (better known as Kipling. 2005-2020)
Kipling…the big boy with the soulful human eyes. As one 6 year old said, “it’s like he’s trying to speak to you with his eyes.” Calm, gentle and connected, Kipling is the dog that started my therapy lines. We dearly miss Kipling. We were fortunate to get two puppies from an AI in 2022. We retained both puppies and are excited to continue this line directly from Kipling, again!
Berkshire Hills Kit Carson (Retired)
Carson is our famous “hugging dog!”
Or as his guardian Thom once put it, he commits “random acts of kindness.”
Recently this happened when I had him at the insurance agency. He laid by my feet so patiently
while I spoke to the agent. Seemingly out of the blue, he became motivated to go so gently up to the agent and give her a tender hug! 
Carson, a therapy dog, is in a loving guardian home and goes to work with Thom as a therapist and gives out gentle hugs to those who need them. Thom and Carson are a powerful healing duo!
Landmark’s Pablo Picasso!
Pablo is our small standard caramel boy. This easy going and soft hearted boy has sired many of our puppies. He produces beautiful soft wavy fleece coats in our puppies. Many of his puppies are certified therapy dogs. He has retired with his guardian family, James and Bob.
Pablo is OFA Good hips and normal elbows. Eyes cleared by CERF. EIC, PRA, and DM clear.
Heartlands Dashiell Hammett (retired)
Dashiell has the most amazing calm temperament. Being near him is very grounding, especially when he leans into you and looks into your eyes.
When we had the opportunity to donate a dog to one of the families who lost their young daughter in the Sandy Hook tragedy there was no question that Dashiell was the dog who could offer the most support in their journey of healing. Being able to offer these dogs for their ability to love and comfort is what its all about and we are so proud of Dash.
Country’s Kiss Me Baby but we call him Buddy!
Buddy is a dream come true! Gorgeous silky chocolate coat, saber tail, beautiful conformation and the nicest easy going temperament around! He is truly the perfect “Buddy.”
Many of his puppies have gone on to do wonderful therapy work, especially in schools!
Buddy is an A3 and has full ALCA certification. He is OFA Good, Elbows normal, Pennhip .45/.47, Thyroid normal, eyes normal. PRA, EIC, DM, IC-all normal.
Berkshire Hills King of the Hill (Kingsley-now retired)
Kingsley is the majestic son of Eleanor and Buddy. He has the conformation and coat of Buddy and the sweetness of Eleanor! At 55lbs and 23″ he is a solid standard. Hips are OFA Good, normal elbows, Eyes cleared by CERF. EIC, DM, PRA cleared by parentage.
Wickersham’s Duffy (retired)
Duffy is a big energetic young man with a gentle heart. He reminds me of Kipling at this age. He has passed all his health testing with flying colors and has sired gorgeous puppies in all colors! Duffy lives with his wonderful guardian family, Lee and Elizabeth.
Snug Harbor Kiefer (retired)
Kiefer has produced so many wonderful dogs for us including Violet, Carson, Fig and Olive.
Kiefer is now retired and is reaching his 15th year here at Berkshire Hills (read about his senior life on our blog!)
