The Tully's Kennels Story

Tully's Kennels has been in business since 1976 when Allen Tully built the boarding facility on 77th & D Street.  Allen, a local Omaha businessman, retired from Tully’s for Men to pursue his love of dogs.  Allen started showing and breeding dogs in the 60's and was president of the Nebraska Kennel Club for 5 years.  Allen and his wife Betsey owned and bred world class Afghan Hounds which were shown at major dog shows across the nation.  Allen and Betsey often entered the prestigious Westminster Dog show and their Afghan  "Apollo" won the hound group in 1973. 

This love of dogs was passed down to Allen and Betsey's children.  Each one would have their own favorite breeds.  Paul loved the hunting dogs and owned Golden and a Chesapeake Bay Retrievers.  Julie shows and courses Salukis.  Julie's three Salukis are dual champions, holding titles in confirmation as well as field trials.  

We at Tully's Kennels are "Dog Lovers."  We take great pride in caring for the animals in our facility.  Our boarding facility is pressure washed and sanitized each day and our buildings are constantly cleaned for our puppies well being.  Our Veterinarian checks our facility and puppies each week and our on-staff Vet Assistant takes care of the puppies’ needs daily.  We stipulate an inoculation program that our breeders must follow thus insuring the healthiest possible pups.

We sell pets.  We encourage anyone who wishes to have a "Show Dog" to seek out a "Show Breeder."  We recognize that there are people who wish to show dogs.  It can be very fun and rewarding.  We also know that most of us just want a pet.  We want a dog to play with; cuddle beside us on the couch and greet us when we come home.  We want a family member.  We do not care that it is a perfect specimen of the AKC Breed Standard.  We realize that no puppy is perfect and all puppies deserve a good home.   Many people these days prefer a mixed breed over a purebred dog.  As the popularity of particular mixed breed dogs grow, no doubt they will join the ranks of the purebreds. 

We breed a select few litters of our own puppies.  We do not buy from “Puppy Mills”, or any breeders not in compliance with the USDA, Humane Societies, Cruelty Prevention Societies and applicable Kennel Clubs.  Our puppies are all purchased from local breeders who are licensed and inspected by the USDA and their respective Humane Societies. Our facility is inspected annually by the Nebraska Humane Society and the USDA.  We are also subject to spot-checks by both organizations. 

You are the final inspector.  Our customers inspect our facility every day.  We are open every day of the year.  Stop by and see our facility and make sure you take time to play with a few puppies.