INTRODUCING....SHIRKDEN FARM

SHIRKDEN was founded in 1964 when we began our breeding program with Minature Schnauzers, West Highland White Terriers and in 1967 we began our world renowned Afghan Hound 7 generation bloodline which began with our lovely foundation, "Stockmont Firebelle" however, we are no longer breeding these wonderful dogs!

SHIRKDEN SHAZAM AKA "TOBY"....a major pointed Specialty Best of Winners and the sire of Champions including the magnificent....Ch. Pahlavi Puttin' on the Ritz "TACO"! and SBIS Ch. Majestic the Gambler.....Toby is shown here as a young dog and in a portrait by Caroline Collins Garrel. He represents 6 generations of our "Shirkden" bloodline.

CH. PAHLAVI PUTTIN' ON THE RITZ AKA "TACO" ....owned by Karen Wagner (bred by Karen Wagner & Pat Kagels)is a three times US National Specialty, Best in Show winner and a multiple all breed Best in Show winner. He is a three time WESTMINSTER Best of Breed winner along with a Hound Group 2 and... the ALL TIME TOP SPECIALTY WINNING Afghan Hound! ...... Taco is also the ALL TIME TOP SIRE IN THE HISTORY OF THE BREED with record setting progeny...... ......WORLDWIDE! FOR MORE INFO ON SHIRKDEN FARM AND THE DOG DEN BOARDING KENNEL GO TO WWW.ANGELFIRE.COM/PA2/SHIRKDENFARM/PAGE21.HTML -- THANK YOU!