About Us

Denise & Stuart Gruszka have owned Shelties for over 30 years. We have been actively exhibiting our dogs since 1990 and have been breeding since 1996. Both of us judge Shelties and Stuart is Secretary of the English Shetland Sheepdog Club.

We are a small kennel situated in Wiltshire, UK and our Shelties are all house pets.

Our affix, SAMPHREY, comes from the name of a small island in the Shetlands.
 

Samphrey - photo: Jean Tuck (Craygill Shelties)

We strive to achieve true Sheltie type in all three colours and, above all, excellent temperaments.

Almost all of our show dogs have qualified for Crufts on at least one occasion as well as winning numerous Firsts, Best Puppy, Best of Breed and Group awards.
 

from Left to Right:      Scott              Fleur                   Pebbles                    Erin                                  Ella

Our Shelties are tested for CEA at 6 weeks. Scott has now sired 10 litters and, to date all his puppies have been CEA Clear.

As well as our success in the show ring, a number of Samphrey Shelties have had success in agility and obedience as a result of the skill and dedication of their owners and handlers.

Katy & Ella are registered PAT (Pets As Therapy) Dogs. Samphrey Maid At School (Jett), who now lives in Colorado, USA is a trained Autistic Service Dog. Ella & Erin have both passed their KC Good Citizen Bronze Award.