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In the Beginning 

        When Charlie and I first married many years ago we owned a darling Fox Terrier.  She lived to be 13 years old.  I did some obedience work with her but never on a competitive level.  As the years went on we owned a couple of other small dogs including a mixed breed dog, Tuffy, that lived to be 15 years old.  We also owned Quarter Horses.  My sons showed their horses in 4-H and I showed some in open horse shows.  I have raised and trained many horses through the years.  My life revolved around my love for horses until one day, almost 20  years ago, Charlie made the announcement that he wanted a large dog. 
        Since I was only used to the small dog I wasn't sure I wanted the responsibility of owning a large dog.  I was determined that if we were going to get a large dog we were going to work at finding the right breed of dog for us.  After spending a year researching, reading about the different breeds, going to dog shows, and talking with breeders we finally decided that the Bouvier des Flandres would be the perfect breed for us.

Our First Bouvier

        In early 1988, we purchased our first Bouvier, Ch. Oscy's Tanandabear of Sunset (pictured above), from the Sunset Kennels owned by Louis and Ada Van Ryswyk.  Tana was everything I was afraid of in owning a large dog.  She was independent, protective, and challenged my alpha position. And that was when she was only three months old.  I spent many sleepless hours those first few months worrying about what we had gotten ourselves into.  She was too much dog for us, so it seemed.  I knew I needed help so I read some books on training and raising dogs and I enrolled her in obedience classes.
        Through the course of training Tana, I discovered how very smart she was.  I also discovered how devoted she was to me.  She loved to work.  It was a joy to watch her enthusiasm to learn.  One time when I gave her a command that I had taught her the day before (heal from a front position), I actually saw her think through the command and remember what it meant.  I could see it in her eyes and body language.  I could see the confusion at first, the thinking it through, and then the "Oh, yeah, now I remember!" look in her eyes, at which time she got up, walk around me, and sat in heal position. Then she looked up at me as if to say, "Did I do it right?"  It is the most amazing thing to watch a dog think through a situation and come up with a solution.
        As Tana matured and I learned more about her, I came to love her independence.  After all, how better to say ,"I love you" than to make those choices to obey when you would rather do your own thing.  I knew that when I asked Tana to come, or anything else for that matter, she was coming out of choice not because she was a robot dog that did everything she was told.  I felt safe with her protectiveness because I knew if I ever needed her she would be there to protect.  She knew when people were invited into the house, they were guests and she was quite friendly.  But one time when a stranger came in our house uninvited she was there to put that person in the corner until she knew he was no longer a threat.  And I grew to love and respect her "top dog" attitude that helped her in the end, when she became very sick with cancer, to maintain her self respect.  She was always a proud dog.  I have so much respect for her.  There will never be another Tana.  She has been without a doubt the best dog we have ever owned.  She taught me so much.

And All The Rest

        When we were looking for our first Bouvier our intentions weren't to find a show dog.  However, when we got Tana the Van Ryswyks encouraged us to show her.  Since I had shown horses, showing dogs seemed like a natural progression.  Thus started our dog show career.  And once I got started showing dogs, I was hooked.
        To be honest, with the rough start we had with Tana I wasn't sure I ever wanted another Bouvier, but my husband and youngest son did.  So we ended up with our second girl, Ch. Mercedes of Sunset, -- a.k.a., Sadie.  Sadie was born with manners and very obedient from the beginning as a puppy.  I started taking her to school with me and she is great around the young students in my classroom.  I also did obedience work with her and she earned her Companion Dog, and Companion Dog Excellence Titles, along with the Temperament Test Certificate and Herding Instinct Certificate.  She earned the Well Rounded Bouvier Title.
        Then we got our third Bouvier, Ch. Monique Nicole of Sunset, - sweet, lovable, sensitive, kissable Monique.  I began to realize that the Bouvier des Flandres was the perfect breed for us.  We didn't decide to become breeders until six years after getting our first girl, Tana.  By this time we owned three Champions and I had lots of experience with training the Bouvier.  I also had read several books about the Bouvier, about training dogs, and about breeding.

And Now

        Out of our first litter there were three Champions, Am./Can. CH Cam's Ricca Shea Ryder, Am./Can. CH Cam's Montana Ghost Ryder, and Am./Can. CH Simone of Nite Ryder.  We kept and raised CH Cam's Ricca Shea Ryder.  She is very much like her mother. Very sweet, lovable, kissy with a hint of independence -- actually she is our lap dog.  Whenever there is a lap, she wants to be in it.  
        CH Cam's Jack Hammer, Jack, won Best of Winners and an Award of Merit at our Michigan Regional Specialty when he was just 7 months; this was his first AKC show.  Jack began his AKC show career with a five point major and then finished his championship with a five point major.
        CH Cam's Little Rock, Arkie, won First Place in the Bred By Exhibitor Class at the 2003 National Specialty under Judge Michelle Billings.
        I have shown two dogs from the Netherlands, Am./Can. Ch. Aram-Donny VD Lage Banken and Am./Can. Ch. Qucady-Xavjenna VD Lage Banken.  One of my most memorable times with the Bouviers was when I had the opportunity to visit the Lage Banken Kennels and the Dafzicht Kennels in The Netherlands.  That was when I showed Aram at the Dutch Specialty and we came in Second in the Breeder's Class out of 34 dogs.  This was after I showed him here in the U.S and Canada.
        CH Cam-Marlee's Roar Of The Tundra, Roadie, who is co-owned and handled by Myra Roth from Ohio was the Number 1 male Bouvier in the Nation in 2003 and 2004.  Roadie is a multi Group winner and Multi Best in Specialty winner, winning (among others) Best in Specialty at the 2004 National Specialty.  As a young dog he won 6 Best in Sweepstakes.  He also won Best of Opposite at the 2003 Westminster show in New York City.  We are extremely proud of Roadie's accomplishments.
        Our best litter was out of Crystal and Roadie.  She had 9 puppies all together and 7 of them have been shown.  These puppies were born Jan. 31, 2003 and four of them finished before they were 2 years old.  Keeli won 3 majors out of the puppy classes.  Brody was shown only in three weekends at shows and finished both his American and Canadian Championships.  He went to the Timonium, MD show and picked up a Best in Sweepstakes and a Best of Opposite in Sweepstakes plus 9 American points.  Then he went to the Sault Ste. Marie shows in Canada and earned his Canadian Championship winning Best of Breed over the Specials plus a Group 1 and a Group 2.  Then he went to the Kalamazoo shows and won a four point major to finish his American Championship.  Das was exclusively shown by is owner/Jr. Handler, Dareth, which was her first experience with showing dogs at AKC and CKC events. At the 2005 National Specialty Dareth won Best Junior Handler and Best Dog in Futurity showing Das, her first time showing a dog at a National Specialty.  Astro won Best Puppy at the 2003 National Specialty, the same year his daddy, Roadie, won Best in Specialty at the National.

        The following is a list of Bouviers that we personally owned, co-owned, bred, and/or have shown to their Championships:

Bouviers we own Tana -- Am CH Tanandabear of Sunset, CD, TT     Sadie -- Am. CH Mercedes Of Sunset, CD, CDX, TT   Monique -- Am./Can. CH Monique Nicole of Sunset, CD, TT Shea -- Am./Can. CH Cam's Ricca Shea Ryder, TT Simone -- Am./Can. CH Cam's Simone of Nite Ryder Oscar -- Am./Can. CH Cam's Oscar Faisca, TT Brianna -- Am./Can. CH Quiche's Brianna Lee De Cam, TT Yoscano -- Am./Can. CH Yoscano-Gingy VD Lage Banken Isaac -- Am./Can. CH Cam's I Seek The Magic, TT Qucady -- Am./Can. CH Qucady-Xavjenna VD Lage Banken Rory -- CH Cam's Uproar At Marlee, TT Mataya -- Can. CH Cam's Mataya Lee Crystal -- Am./Can. CH Jan-D-Cam's Crystal Cascade, CGC Rocky -- Am./Can. CH Marlee-Cam's Heart of Gold Roadie -- Am CH. Cam-Marlee's Roar Of The Tundra, CGC Arkie -- Am./Can. Cam's Little Rock, CGC Ruby -- Am./Can. CH Marlee-Cam's Piece Of My Heart Keeli -- Am./Can. CH Cam's Keelianna Crystal, CGC Boo -- Cam-Marlee's Hearts A Flutter Emmie -- Marqaux's Golden Gun At Cam Bouviers we bred and/or co-owned Nik -- Am./Can. CH Cam's Montana Ghost Ryder, TT Ganto -- Am./Can. CH Elegant Ryder of Sunset, TT Bubbles -- Am./Can. CH Cam's Bodacious Beauty, TT Hobo -- Can. CH Cam's Hobo Boxcar Willie Zedrick -- Am./Can. CH Zedrick of Sunset, TT Aram -- Am./Can. CH Aram-Donny VD Lage Banken Jack -- Am./Can. CH Cam's Jack Hammer Diva -- CH Marlee's Hearts On Fire Mojo -- CH Cam's Ice Cream Man Landry -- Cam-Marlee's Calandra De Rana Brody -- Am./Can. CH Cam's Brody Maximus Anna -- Am./Can. CH Cam's Adreanna Ray Denau, CGC Ivana -- Am./Can./UKC CH Cam's Ivana Be In Pictures, CGC, TDI Astro -- Am./Can. CH Cam's Captain Astro Star Das -- Am. CH. Cam's Bell Chien The One, CGC Riggo -- Am./Can. CH Cam's Touchdown Riggins Simba -- CH Cam's Shadow On The Sun

        When we were first looking for a family pet and investigating the breed, I asked Louis Van Ryswyk, a long time Bouvier breeder from the Sunset Kennels about the Bouvier.  He said to me, "Once you own a Bouvier, you will always own a Bouvier."  I thought spoken like a true Bouvier Breeder, he's just prejudiced.  And now, that is exactly how I feel.  I love the Bouvier!  I love the independent thinking ability of the Bouvier.  I love the feeling of being protected by a very intelligent dog capable of deciphering friend from foe.  I love the strength of the Bouvier and the belief that the Bouvier can take charge when needed.  And guess what, I will always own a Bouvier!

Our Breeding Program

        Temperament, health, and breeding to the standard is our focus.  Breeding sound Bouviers, both in mind and body, who conform to the AKC Standard is the cornerstone of our breeding program.  We are happy to have our dogs shown, but our most important concern is that they have a happy, loving, and forever home.  A good temperament is important to us because we realize that people purchasing a Bouvier from us want their dog to be intelligent and safe around family and friends.
        Breeding healthy, happy puppies is also important to us.  Therefore, all breeding stock are allowed to mature to the age of at least two years old and are Champions of record or at least pointed.  We X-ray all our breeding stock, both hips and elbows.  They also have Thyroid and Heart registered with OFA, eyes registered with Cerf, and temperaments tested with ATTS, receiving their Temperament Test Certificate or their Canine Good Citizenship from the AKC.  All breeding stock are given appropriate pre-breeding exams and tests, including brucellosis.  All efforts are made to ensure that puppies produced at CAM Kennels are temperamentally sound, conform to the AKC standard for the Bouvier, and are healthy and happy with a good start in socialization.
        All puppies are sold with a written health guarantee.  We in turn hope that all our puppy buyers will stay in touch with us, calling with questions, concerns and brags.  We expect our puppy buyers to take good care of their puppies, making them members of their family, feeding them nutritious, veterinarian recommended dog food, and giving them regular vet checkups.  We also expect our puppy buyers to provide adequate training so that their dog will be a manageable, well-behaved companion and a proud representative of the Bouvier breed.

 

For more information contact us:

Charlie and Marilyn Adams
4995 Thurlby Rd.  Mason, MI  48854  USA
(517) 628-2922

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