I began my journey with Australian Shepherds in 1965 when I spent the weekend with a cousin and fell in love with a blue merle puppy from a litter they had.  I took her home and the love affair has now been going on for some 42 years - her name was Pittman's Skieter Marie.  I am now nine generations down from Skieter and I still occasionally see a glimpse of her in the eyes of my pups!

The name Sundown was adopted in 1974 with the first Sundown dog also being my first champion - CH Sundown's Maize of Bonnie Blu.

I am a Senior Breeder Judge and have had the distinct honor of judging in 20 states, Canada, Belgium and twice in Germany.  I have been honored with judging at eight National Pre-Shows and the ultimate honor of judging Best of Breed at the ASCA National Specialty in 1999, Altered in 2003, Agility in 2005 and the Conformation Finals in 2007.  I also judge obedience and agility (NADAC and ASCA).

I continue to breed for dogs of high intelligence, with a sound body and outstanding temperaments.  My association with this breed has brought me countless wonderful dogs and friends!