About Us
WELCOME TO SPRING CANYON KENNELS!
Owned and operated by the Emerson Family, the ranch is located North of Almira and South of Grand Coulee, in Washington state. Jerry grew up in the area, and Sherry grew up in the Basin. Both being die-hard Coug fans, they met at Washington State University and the rest has been history!
Here on the ranch, they raised their kids in agriculture, providing them the opportunity to be heavily involved in 4-H, FFA, and sports. Even though the Dogs are Sherry’s first love, as she was hooked after a friend gave her a rescue Parson Russell Terrier at a horse show in the early 2000’s, this is a family operation. Jerry focuses more on the sheep and cattle side, but never misses a dog show either!
The Emersons run about 20 Hampshire influenced sheep and raise lambs for 4-H and FFA kids to show in the spring and fall. They also have a herd of Black Angus cattle, with a few shorthorns mixed in.
Visitors are always welcome on the ranch or to stop by a dog show to visit!
We appreciate your interest in our dog program.
– Jerry, Sherry, Clayton, and Katie Emerson
Raised with Roots in Ag
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Katie & Josh
GETTING MARRIED SUMMER 2024 AND CURRENTLY RESIDING IN MONTANA.
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Puppy Love
CLAYTON HELPS WITH DOGS AT HOME AND RAISING PUPPIES EACH LITTER.
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Katie in FFA
SHE WAS HIGHLY INVOLVED IN BOTH 4-H AND FFA DURING HER SHOWING CAEER.
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Clayton Showing Lambs
CLAYTON SHOWED LAMBS WE RAISED SEVERAL YEARS AT WATERVILLE FAIR.
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NJAA + WJAA
KATIE WAS HEAVILY INVOLVED IN ALL THINGS JUNIOR ANGUS: NJAA, LEAD, WJAA.
Our love of animals and exhibiting them at all levels, has lead us to the world of breeding and showing Parson Russell Terriers nationally.
“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself.”
— Josh Billings
How it all began …
The History of Our Family Showing Animals
Sherry has shown horses professionally both regionally and nationally her whole life. Naturally, Katie and Clayton also got hooked onto showing horses, dogs, sheep, goats, and cattle. Whether it be the county fair, stock show, AKC dog show, horse events, or Junior Angus Field Day – showing is in our blood!
Shows We Attend Today
Now the kids are graduated, and even though we still raise, livestock, the only shows we compete at are dog shows. You can find us at nearly any Parson Russell Terrier Show in the Northwest, and sometimes beyond! We also attend open shows and AKC events in the Pacific Northwest.
One of our favorite shows to attend is the Portland Rose Classic Designated Specialty!
Click here to learn about the 2025 National Specialty Show in Reno!
