How We Met
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[Barbara — please add the story of how you and Frank met here. This is a wonderful place to share the personal details that your family will treasure for generations.]
Our Story
Barbara & Frank Lopez — A Life Built Around German Shepherds
This page is dedicated to the story of Barbara and Frank Lopez — how they met, how they built one of America's most respected German Shepherd kennels, and why they created Totana Piper Hill for their family and future generations.
✏️ Barbara — please add your own words and photos here. Each section below is ready for your story.
A Shared Love of German Shepherds
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[Barbara — please describe how you and Frank came to share your passion for German Shepherds. When did the love of the breed begin? What drew you both to this remarkable dog?]
Building the Kennel Together
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[Barbara — please share the story of how Totana and Piper Hill grew, and what it meant to merge them in 1987. What were the proudest moments? What were the challenges? What did Frank bring to the kennel that made it special?]
Frank A. Lopez
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[Barbara — please share a tribute to Frank here. His vision, his dedication, his love of the breed — and what he meant to you, to the kennel, and to your family.]
For Our Family
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[Barbara — this kennel was built for your daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Please share what you hope they will take from this story — the values, the memories, and the love of these remarkable dogs.]
"This kennel was built with love — for our family, and for the remarkable dogs that have been part of our lives."
— Barbara W. Lopez