Lockehill began in 1990 when I purchased my first sheltie, Pandras Kismet Kate. Katie and I competed in obedience classes and did well but I was drawn to the breed ring. A beautifully groomed correct sheltie flowing around the ring is breathtaking. I decided to breed Katie and took her to Guy Mauldin. Well to put it bluntly, he said "the world doesn't need anymore ugly shelties and maybe I should get a better bitch." That statement began my quest. From Molly, my first "show quality" bitch and foundation to the present, the quest is ongoing.  Oh, by the way, Guy Mauldin happily bred Molly to his Ch Kismet's Talisman II, ROM and that breeding produced my first Champion "Whisky", Ch Lockehill What's Ur Pleasure! Guy's statement was hard but he was right and I am forever grateful that he changed my direction.

As of 2011 Lockehill has nine champions, including one Grand Champion with several others pointed. This while only breeding about two litters a year and keeping about six to eight shelties. Competing with Shelties in Region 6 is not for the faint of heart, Kismet finished seventeen champions in the year 2011 alone! I cannot begin to guess how much money I have spent over the years making majors for Guy, he is Mr. Sheltie in this region and is very hard to beat in the Ring. I have used his fine shelties many times and you will find them often in my pedigrees. I am proud of my champions as each win was hardfought. I am proud that my Lockehill Shelties are much sought after and are behind eighteen champions (with many more pointed) including some at Kismet. I am thankful for the help of others that have shown and finished Lockehill bred shelties and most especially Allana and Dan Hemenway who have shown and finished several shelties for me and have kept me in this Game. Without their help, I would have thrown in the towel a long time ago.

Lockehill is a "not for profit" hobby kennel located 35 miles north of San Antonio Texas on the Wilhelm von Specht homestead (circa 1853-1878) in the beautiful Texas Hillcountry. My dogs live in a cabin built in 1853 and enjoy the evenings in the "grand house" (1878) with me. We have one to two litters per year and puppies live with me. Click on picture of my home for a tour of the homestead. I hope you enjoy your stay.     Margaret Locke, caretaker, my shelties own me!

God Bless America, land that I love.
Stand beside her, and guide her,
Through the night with Thy light from above.

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"Molly"

Stonehill Double Ur Pleasure "Molly" The foundation upon which Lockehill Shelties rests!

Molly's daughter "Fanny" Lockehills Careless Pleasure

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Fanny's daughter "Lucy" Lockehill Careless Lucinda Ch Lockehill Chosen Delight

Fanny's daughter "Lottie" Ch Lockehill Careless Carlotta

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Lottie's daughter "Lillianna" Ch Lockehill Careless Lillianna her decendants including Ch Lockehill Careless Summer

Lottie's daughter "Belle" BISS Ch Lockehill Belle DeLa Noche her decendants including Lockehill Tis Serendipity

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Lottie's son "Kahlua" Ch Lockehill Special Edition

GCH CH Lockehill Le Premier Pas"Layla" Lockehill's first Grand Champion

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Lottie's kids Kahlua & Megan Show & Tell

PERFORMANCE and Lockehill's first MACH MACH Lockehill Lady Elizabeth Bronte

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Extended Family Mentors and friends who helped form Lockehill Shelties

PUPPIES YOUNG AND OLD! Pictures of current pups, hopefuls, and adults available.

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The Wilhelm von Specht Homestead Home of Lockehill Shelties See a tour of how this German homesteader built his home The Lockehill kennel setup and gardens

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Lockehill can be reached at 830-885-7547 or by email at lockehil@gvtc.com

  

Member of Alamo Area Shetland Sheepdog Club since 1990, AKC BOM since 2011, and the American Shetland Sheepdog Association since 1998

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