About Cross Timber Kennels
Meet Nanci and Erin Nellis, AKC Breeders of Merit
by Nanci Nellis
My daughter Erin Nellis and I own Cross Timber Kennels. We have consistently bred quality winning and performing German Shepherd Dogs since 1976. Erin has owner/breeder handled some of our home-bred dogs to their Championships. I started with my first two GSDs earning obedience titles and taught 4-H dog obedience and conformation classes for seven years. I then began breeding and exhibiting in conformation in 1976 and am now an AKC licensed judge of GSDs.
I have been a member of the German Shepherd Dog Club of America since 1980, and was National Show Chairman 2004 - 2008 and previously served on the GSDCA Board of Directors.
I have been a member of the Fort Worth GSDC since 1974 and have served as past president and show chairman. I have also served as newsletter editor (received "Honorable Mention" at National), program chair, vice-president, and secretary.
I have been a Fort Worth Kennel Club member since 1988, serving as Secretary 6 years, President 4 years, and Show chairman 4 years.
Gail Sprock handled and was Agent for our dogs for many years until she retired from the ring to become editor of The GSD Review. She was in large part responsible for our early successes.
Erin and I are the breeders of the 1990-91 Mexican Grand Victrix, 1992 US Select Champion, 1993 US National Futurity Victrix, 1994 US Maturity Victrix, 1995 US National Grand Victrix, a Best in Maturity winner, SW Futurity Victor, and numerous other Champions. We are also the breeders-owners of the 2002 SW Futurity Best Opposite Reserve Winner and her brother, Best in Futurity Reserve, who then went Best of Winners and Select Excellent Champion at the 2002 National.
We offer champion-sired show prospects, young adults and brood bitches occasionally for sale. The first requirement of our breedings is that the pups will be confident, courageous, have drive and spirit, and be especially intelligent. Not only are they bred to win in the show ring, but they can be highly competitive in Agility, Herding, and Obedience. They also make great companions!
Periodically, top young adults and puppies will be available for purchase. See the "Available" page for more information or contact us.
Cross Timbers Kennels currently stands at stud several quality males listed on this website. We offer the best in care and safety for your beautiful bitches while here for breeding. We will also occasionally whelp litters for visiting bitches.
Cross Timbers Kennels is located one hour NORTHWEST of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Our facility houses 16 large covered concrete runs attached to a 75'x40' building with access to three large grassy exercise/play areas. There are two large whelping rooms inside. The kennel has a complete kitchen and bathing and grooming areas as well.
My daughter Erin Nellis and I own Cross Timber Kennels. We have consistently bred quality winning and performing German Shepherd Dogs since 1976. Erin has owner/breeder handled some of our home-bred dogs to their Championships. I started with my first two GSDs earning obedience titles and taught 4-H dog obedience and conformation classes for seven years. I then began breeding and exhibiting in conformation in 1976 and am now an AKC licensed judge of GSDs.
I have been a member of the German Shepherd Dog Club of America since 1980, and was National Show Chairman 2004 - 2008 and previously served on the GSDCA Board of Directors.
I have been a member of the Fort Worth GSDC since 1974 and have served as past president and show chairman. I have also served as newsletter editor (received "Honorable Mention" at National), program chair, vice-president, and secretary.
I have been a Fort Worth Kennel Club member since 1988, serving as Secretary 6 years, President 4 years, and Show chairman 4 years.
Gail Sprock handled and was Agent for our dogs for many years until she retired from the ring to become editor of The GSD Review. She was in large part responsible for our early successes.
Erin and I are the breeders of the 1990-91 Mexican Grand Victrix, 1992 US Select Champion, 1993 US National Futurity Victrix, 1994 US Maturity Victrix, 1995 US National Grand Victrix, a Best in Maturity winner, SW Futurity Victor, and numerous other Champions. We are also the breeders-owners of the 2002 SW Futurity Best Opposite Reserve Winner and her brother, Best in Futurity Reserve, who then went Best of Winners and Select Excellent Champion at the 2002 National.
We offer champion-sired show prospects, young adults and brood bitches occasionally for sale. The first requirement of our breedings is that the pups will be confident, courageous, have drive and spirit, and be especially intelligent. Not only are they bred to win in the show ring, but they can be highly competitive in Agility, Herding, and Obedience. They also make great companions!
Periodically, top young adults and puppies will be available for purchase. See the "Available" page for more information or contact us.
Cross Timbers Kennels currently stands at stud several quality males listed on this website. We offer the best in care and safety for your beautiful bitches while here for breeding. We will also occasionally whelp litters for visiting bitches.
Cross Timbers Kennels is located one hour NORTHWEST of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Our facility houses 16 large covered concrete runs attached to a 75'x40' building with access to three large grassy exercise/play areas. There are two large whelping rooms inside. The kennel has a complete kitchen and bathing and grooming areas as well.
