HopelPopel Scottish Terriers
About Us

 

Welcome to Highgrove Hill, in Western Massachusetts!

e-mail: highgrovehill@gmail.com  
Our Story
 Although Terriers had been a part of Gail's life since childhood, our Scottie adventures began with
'Jilly' over 20 years ago.  Back then, our six year old daughter and only child, Annette longed for a forever playmate.
Along came our tiny Jill.   For the next twelve years the two were best friends. Sadly, just before Annette left for
college our little Jilly passed away at age 13. 


Our love and interest in the Scottish Terrier breed drew us to the show world began with  'Jasper'.
Just for fun, Gail took this 9 month old pup to a show and received a 3 point major, quite
an honor for a novice. 
As Gail and Jasper learned their craft together the awards kept coming. Jasper became our first champion. 
Underlying Jasper's prowness in the ring is his  wonderful, sunny nature and happy- go- lucky,loving personality.
He has sired several litters  with beautiful puppies  we began showing his daughter,
Caledonia  and she finished her  dual championships very quickly. His son Prince is currently being shown as a
Special with two championships he is now working on his Grand Championship title.

In the  ten  years we have been showing our Scotties we have been blessed with six champions.
  We have been rewarded, too, with the friendship of those that
believed in us and our line.
The show ribbons are wonderful, but more important our lives have been enriched by the
wonderful friends and mentors we have met through our Scotties.  It is so wonderful to watch
our dogs excel in the agility ring, doing obedience training, visiting nursing home patients
and bringing so much happiness to their owners.
Members of:
Scottish Terrier Club of America
Scottish Terrier Club of Canada
Scottish Terrier Club of New England
Irish Setter Club of Central Connecticut
Irish Setter Club of America

Our Girls

Moxie and Missy

Stonehedge Talitha Star (Moxie)

Our Moxie, the foundation bitch of our our line, was obtained from  Terrier Judge Tom Natalini of Stonehege Kennels.  Moxie's heritage goes back to some of the famous kennels of England. Moxie is the heart and soul of the HopelPopel family and her lineage runs though all of our Scotties.  She proved to be a wonderful mother producing three litters of beautiful puppies that still "listen to Mom" when they get together.  Her sweet, feminine personality and beautiful silver brindle coat have attracted many fans especially in Andover, MA where she resides with Susan and Tom.

Stonehedge Talitha Star (Moxie)

Our Moxie, the foundation bitch of our our line, was obtained from  Terrier Judge Tom Natalini of Stonehege Kennels.  Moxie's heritage goes back to some of the famous kennels of England. Moxie is the heart and soul of the HopelPopel family and her lineage runs though all of our Scotties.  She proved to be a wonderful mother producing three litters of beautiful puppies that still "listen to Mom" when they get together.  Her sweet, feminine personality and beautiful silver brindle coat have attracted many fans especially in Andover, MA where she resides with Susan and Tom.

Captiva Mistress of Highgrove, CGC(Missy)Jim and I have always admired  Irish Setters.  Growing up, Jim spent many hours with his Uncle and his Irish Setters.In the summer of 2007 after a great deal of research we hoped to find the Irish Setter of our dreams. This led me to a well knows breeder /handler in Ontario and Missy.Missy was to be a show prospect, but shortly after I picked her up she developed severe health problems.  After exhaustive tests and conversations with Veterinary experts from around the country, Missy was diagnosed with a immune deficiency disorder and irritable bowel which seems to be common in the breed. Missy seems to be oblivious to her ailment, she is a brave trooper that continues to bring joy to everyone around her.  Missy received her Canine Good Citizen award and is training in obedience. 

Captiva Mistress of Highgrove, CGC(Missy)
Jim and I have always admired  Irish Setters.  Growing up, Jim spent many hours with his Uncle and his Irish Setters.
In the summer of 2007 after a great deal of research we hoped to find the Irish Setter of our dreams. This led me to a well knows breeder /handler in Ontario and Missy.
Missy was to be a show prospect, but shortly after I picked her up she developed severe health problems.  After exhaustive tests and conversations with Veterinary experts from around the country, Missy was diagnosed with a immune deficiency disorder and irritable bowel which seems to be common in the breed. Missy seems to be oblivious to her ailment, she is a brave trooper that continues to bring joy to everyone around her.  Missy received her Canine Good Citizen award and is training in obedience.
 

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