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Helen Sherlock Obituary
Ms. Sherlock was born March 21, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of James Sherlock and Margaret Lauer.
Helen was very passionate about dog breeding. She helped the Monks and the Nuns of New Skete establish their German Shepherd breeding program.
She rose to prominence in the German Shepherd Dog Club of America, where she was on the Board of Directors and headed the committee for health and genetics. She also wrote the breed history entry for the German Shepherd today.
Ms. Sherlock was a lifelong friend and business partner of Patricia Parsons. They established and maintained Caralon Kennels. Caralon Kennels was home of one of the greatest Pembroke Welsh Corgi Stud Dogs in the AKC, as well as many champion Pembroke Welsh Corgis and German Shepherds.
She was also instrumental helping establish the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals. Along with her friend, Charles Krueger, they established the ultimate supplement for dogs that is still available today, and also established breeding protocols for the German Shepherd and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi.
Ms. Sherlock was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Mary Smith.
Among her survivors are her special friend and retired business partner, Patricia Parsons, DDS, a professor at Washington University; other relatives and many friends.
Services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements in care of Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home, Washington
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Betty Lindauer
June 26, 2025
We bought a beautiful shepherd from scootie probably 50 years ago. Have had several since and need another NOW. Had 7 shepherds. Can anyone suggest a new puppy or older dog?
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