Welcome to Sourire Belgian Sheepdogs, nestled in the lovely countryside in the Northwest corner of New Jersey. My name is Judy Hoffman and along with my husband Jay, daughter Lacy and son Jon we train, raise and occasionally breed these beautiful, intelligent dogs.

Originally when I acquired my first Belgian I wanted nothing more than to train her to become a therapy and visit pediatric cancer patients.

My first Belgian Sheepdog was from Kennel Donatrix in Finland and bred by Carola Roselt. Her name was Donatrix Odine-Gibsy, we called her Magic. Magic was the best introduction into the world of Belgian Sheepdogs I could have ever wanted. She was friendly, outgoing, trained easily and did anything I asked of her. She was very happy go lucky, always smiling and adventurous. It is no surprise to me now that she was killed by a car shortly after her first birthday. I miss her everyday. She was a blessing to me!

Calling Carola to explain Magic’s death was truly very hard. But Carola being the wonderful friend she is offered me another female from her beloved Donatrix Altesse. This is where Donatrix Quarelle enters my life and my life has not been the same since then. Loving, training and living with Kira has been a whirlwind of learning, heartache at times but most of all Kira keeps me on my toes, keeps me thinking of new things to teach her and makes me very proud to own a Belgian Sheepdog! She never refuses, she rarely complains and she always learns and even better Kira teaches me! I couldn’t ask for a better canine partner.

This site is dedicated to our son and brother, Cody William Hoffman – 7/13/1995 – 5/29/1999. Thank you Cody for coming into our lives and changing us forever. We love and miss you every day!

So step inside and enjoy your visit.
Warm Regards,
Judy Hoffman