At 9 Mile Kennels, we believe a dog’s legacy isn’t just measured in the years they spent with us, but in the distance they traveled to make us who we are today. This space is dedicated to the foundation of our program—the influential dogs who ran the first miles so that we could go the distance.
These dogs were the heartbeat of our kennel. In the field, they were Greta Hunters: relentless, driven, and possessing an instinct that set the standard for every generation that followed. They navigated the toughest trails and met every challenge with a grit that defined the 9 Mile name.
Yet, as much as they lived for the hunt, they were Even Better Family Members. When the vests came off and the day was done, they were our constant companions, our protectors, and our friends. They filled our homes with a loyalty that can’t be taught and a silence in the house that is now felt deeply in their absence.
Whether they are enjoying a well-earned retirement or running the infinite trails beyond the final mile, their spirit remains at the core of everything we do. We don't just breed dogs; we carry forward the souls of the legends who started it all.