Bandana Kennel

01/05/2025

Congratulations to Daisy (Gunner x Ripple puppy) and Janet Troyer! This team scored a 98 out of 100 in rally advanced A and a personal best fast cat (100 yard dash) speed of 20 mph this weekend. It was Daisy’s first rally event off leash and first time jumping in competition.

Way to start off 2025, ladies! Thanks for the photo.

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas!

10/01/2024

Happy Fall! Big congrats to Daisy, a Gunner and Ripple daughter, who just won her town’s pet costume contest. This little Wonder Woman beat more than 20 entries of all species and made the local news. Thanks for the photo, Janet.

07/20/2024

Congratulations to Janet and Daisy, a Gunner x Ripple puppy. They just passed their advanced obedience class tonight! This smart pup already has several performance titles to her name with light showing, and has a bright future ahead.

Photo courtesy Janet.

06/20/2024

We had a great time at Mini American Nationals this week! Sparkle was injured the first day, so got to rest the remainder of the show.

We’re happy that we were there to cheer on our friends, Best of Breed winner Oshi, with owner Val Nilsson, and Select winner Kiara, with owner Jerisha Ganske! Congratulations to all the connections to these wonderful representatives of our breed! And congrats to the rest of the winners.

05/22/2024

We’ve taken a year healing Sparkle’s injury, so no matter the results, we were getting an official photo her first show back!

Thanks to Dr. Ormston at Animal Chiropractic Education Source / All Creatures Every Spine!

03/17/2024

The dogs got a field trip today, and participated in a clinic held at Animal Chiropractic Training Source, where doctors learn the specialty of animal chiropractic care. Here, Dr. Bill Ormston instructs a student on adjusting Sparkle. Thanks for letting us attend!


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02/22/2024

Yes, we’ve just updated the website. Thanks to those who noticed! It’s now streamlined to be a bit faster to navigate.

Check it out here:

Best Friend or Best In Show, whatever title you are after, find your dog at Bandana Kennel. Even show champions are family members at the end of the day. That is why the dogs here live regular lives outside of the ring as pets. The aim is for well-socialized dogs that are rugged enough for the count...

01/10/2024

Ree, Blizzard (siblings) and Ripple wish the Gunner and Ripple puppies a happy fourth birthday! Thanks Janet Troyer for this cute photo of Daisy from that litter.

01/08/2024

Congratulations Poppy!! Coaldust Got It In Spades at Bandana finished her fastcat title (for sprinting 100 yards). She seemed pretty proud of herself. Any dog—purebred or not—are eligible to run in this event, and it was really fun!

Thanks to Jerisha at Coal Dust Kennel for breeding this awesome dog!

01/05/2024

Today, Poppy and Sparkle both tried a new sport, fastcat (100 yard dash).

They each had qualifying times on their runs, so got an official mph rating! The track was a bit muddy from the rain, but the dogs thought that made it extra fun!

01/05/2024

Bandana girls, Sparkle (sister) and Poppy, want to wish a happy third birthday to the Poppy and Gunner litter!

Aya here is celebrating with pupcakes this weekend. Thanks Christine for the cute photo!

11/08/2023

Good news! We have NAD health test results back for all breeding dogs, and happy to report none at Bandana Kennel are affected. Affected is the only category of results that exhibit the disease, and this test allows breeders to have information to determine their breeding choices moving forward.

Several previous puppy owners and others have asked when we might have another litter available, and the a big part of the answer was, we were pausing because we were hopeful a NAD test was coming soon. We’ve made no secret of the fact that one NAD affected dog was bred here in the past, before the disease had a name or we were even aware of its existence. That spurred the drive to do our part to help create a genetic test, and while that work was ongoing, breeding here took a break.

If you’re looking for a pet now, we have one or two select young adults retiring from the show ring. And hopefully, new litters in the future. We’re happy to discuss finding what you’re looking for, even if it’s not here.

For more information about NAD and the new test, visit here:

Find comprehensive details about the Neuroaxonal Dystrophy Test. Learn about fees, turnaround time, specimen requirements, and shipping guidelines.

10/06/2023

Hey! We know that dog! Congrats to Coal Dust Kennel’s Kiara for representing our awesome breed with AKC today!

True herders in spite of their compact size, Miniature American Shepherds are bright, self-motivated workers and endearingly loyal and lively companion dogs who have an affinity for horses.

Why do you love the breed?

10/05/2023

Just got an adorable photo from two Ripple puppies being patient, good boys waiting for their birthday cupcakes. Happy fifth birthday to the Windtalker x Ripple litter!

09/08/2023

Good news, everyone! A new breed health test is available to the public from Purdue University for Neuroaxonal Dystrophy (NAD). Find testing details, along with info about the disease, here: https://vet.purdue.edu/addl/tests/fees.php?id=489

Bandana Kennel is proud of the breeders, owners and scientific teams who worked together to make this test a reality. We are happy to have contributed to this important genetic research and the future health of the breed.

All breeding dogs at Bandana Kennel have been tested, and we’re awaiting results. We’ve had several puppy inquiries lately, and all breeding plans are pending until testing is finished.

If you have questions about the disease or this new test, please reach out!

Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine

07/05/2023

This past weekend was a success for both Bandana (Texas) and Coal Dust (Wyoming) kennels in OKC. Black tri Perseus, bred and owned by Jerisha Ganske at Coal Dust Kennel and trained at Bandana, won majors most days. He ended the week one point shy of his championship and a Best Opposite the same day his Bandana niece, Sparkle, won her best of winners and her first major.

Much thanks to the respective judges.

Also, couldn’t have done it without Julie Barger with her cheer squad of kids and shelties, as well as ringside help, Roger Ganske. All who managed to avoid any photos. 😂

07/05/2023

OKC was a great show!

Sparkle did just that, with a Best Of Winners under judge Steven Keating. She has been healing a leg injury, so we were happy to see her feeling spunky enough to take a spin around the ring.

Sparkle is a Gunner x Poppy puppy. Gunner was trained here and owned by Alta kennel. Poppy was bred by Coal Dust Kennel.