About Canine Extreme
Canine Extreme is a premier, family-owned and operated German Shepherd kennel located on 33 acres in Morriston, Florida. Expert trainers Raul and Colby Hernandez specialize in offering an exceptional selection of German Shepherd puppies and trained adult German Shepherds for sale—perfect for family companionship, work, or executive protection.
With decades of experience, Raul and Colby provide full-spectrum professional dog training services, tailored to individual needs. Whether you’re searching for basic obedience training, a top-tier executive protection dog, or a reliable law enforcement K9, Canine Extreme’s programs are trusted by clients across the United States and over ten countries worldwide.
The German Shepherds from Canine Extreme are renowned globally for their superior health, stable temperaments, and exceptional performance. Each dog is carefully selected, raised, and trained with a deep commitment to quality and excellence.
Canine Extreme has proudly worked with many high-profile clients—including celebrities, politicians, and professional athletes. Although our client list remains confidential, this longstanding commitment to privacy ensures discretion and trust for all customers.
What sets Canine Extreme apart—beyond our commitment and personalized service—is that every image and graphic on our website features dogs who have actively lived and trained at Canine Extreme. This authenticity showcases the real quality and care behind our German Shepherd breeding and training.
When you contact Canine Extreme, you’ll connect directly with the trainers and owners, ensuring personalized service from the same dedicated team who raised and trained your dog. For those seeking trained adult German Shepherds for sale or exceptional German Shepherd puppies, Canine Extreme offers an unmatched combination of quality, trust, and hands-on expertise.
Raul Hernandez
Raul Hernandez
Founder & Head Trainer – Canine Extreme
Raul Hernandez was born in Cuba and immigrated to the United States during the Mariel Boatlift in 1980. It was in Cuba where he first developed a deep passion for animals, learning dog training from his grandfather at an early age. This early foundation set Raul on a lifelong path dedicated to working with dogs.
Raul’s career in law enforcement brought him considerable success. As a K-9 Unit Sergeant, he worked alongside his loyal partner, Boye, in the fight against drugs. Together, they executed numerous high-profile drug seizures, earned multiple commendations, and set records during their tenure. After retiring from the K-9 Unit in 2000, Raul was assigned to the FBI Task Force, conducting searches for U.S. Customs, U.S. Coast Guard, and the U.S. Navy. He continues to share his expertise nationwide, instructing various K9 units through seminars and training programs.
In 2000, Raul founded Canine Extreme, a premier German Shepherd breeding and training facility in Morriston, Florida. With over two decades of experience, he has built a reputation as one of the top breeders and importers of German Shepherds in the United States. Raul has trained and placed over 150 police K9s across the country and exported dogs to more than ten countries worldwide.
Raul’s training philosophy centers not only on the dog’s behavior but equally on educating the owner. He believes a well-behaved dog results from consistent communication and reward, emphasizing positive reinforcement tailored to each dog’s unique drives. Raul takes pride in carefully matching the “right dog” to the “right home,” ensuring long-term success and happiness for both.
Raul possesses extensive expertise in competitive dog sports, having trained and competed multiple German Shepherds at all levels of IGP within the United States and Germany. Several of these dogs have attained prestigious VA ratings at the renowned Sieger Shows worldwide. It is noteworthy that Raul’s achievements include successfully training his own home-bred dogs through IGP3, ultimately presenting them on the world stage at the German Sieger Show (BSZS).
At Canine Extreme’s Morriston facility, Raul leads basic obedience group classes for dogs of all breeds, sizes, and ages. Raul’s approach is grounded in understanding a dog’s natural abilities and allowing it the time needed to develop fully. His positive reinforcement methods, combined with an uncanny ability to “read” a dog’s mindset, have made him a respected figure in the working dog community.
From his beginnings in Cuba to becoming a leader in the canine world, Raul Hernandez’s journey is one of dedication, skill, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Colby Hernandez
Colby Hernandez
Co-Owner of Canine Extreme, Trainer & Office Manager
Colby Hernandez is the co-owner of Canine Extreme. With a diverse background that spans dog training, professional photography, and competitive equestrian sports, Colby brings a unique blend of precision, artistry, and athleticism to every aspect of her work.
As a trainer at Canine Extreme, Colby specializes in developing well-rounded German Shepherds for family companionship, executive protection, and law enforcement. Her work in the show and sport ring is internationally recognized—earning top honors at both U.S. and European Sieger events. She and her dog, Kongo, were even featured on German television following standout performances at the BSZS (German Sieger Show).
Colby is also an award-winning professional photographer, with published work spanning both the U.S. and Europe. Her keen eye for detail and deep understanding of canine expression have helped elevate Canine Extreme’s visual brand, capturing the strength, elegance, and spirit of each dog in a way that resonates with clients and followers worldwide.
Beyond the world of dogs, Colby has a reputation as an accomplished equestrian both in the USA and aborad. Ahievements including national titles, regional championship titles as well as numerous Horse of The Year achmplishments with USEF. Her lifelong dedication to horsemanship has sharpened her skills in discipline, balance, and communication—qualities that seamlessly translate into her approach to canine training and handling.
Colby is also the co-founder of Twin Oaks Dog Club, where she leverages her background in event management and competitive sports to organize some of the most well-regarded dog shows in the country, including the first-ever U.S. Junior Handler National Championship.
Whether she’s training world-class German Shepherds, capturing powerful moments through her lens, or competing in the show ring or on horseback, Colby brings passion, professionalism, and a relentless pursuit of excellence to everything she does.
Canine Extreme Story
Canine Extreme began its journey in January 2000 in Key West, Florida, born from the vision of Raul Hernandez. His mission was clear: to raise and train elite German Shepherds for families and law enforcement—dogs that were not only intelligent and capable but loyal and trustworthy.
Over the years, Canine Extreme has earned a reputation as one of the most respected names in the world of working and protection dogs. With over 150 police K9s placed across the U.S. and dogs now living and working on multiple continents—including Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Australia, and the Philippines—their impact is both national and global.
The company’s dogs have been featured in magazines, on television, in films, and news outlets. Their clientele spans from local families to high-profile individuals—celebrities, professional athletes, musicians, entrepreneurs, and global executives. Discretion is key, and privacy is always respected, but the results speak for themselves.
What sets Canine Extreme apart is their open-door approach. Clients are encouraged to visit the facility, interact with the team, and be actively involved in the training and selection process—a rare transparency in an industry built on trust.
The story of Canine Extreme is also a story of partnership. In the early days, Raul ran a local pet store and training facility, where he met Colby—then a dog owner and now his partner in life and business. Their combined passion and expertise transformed Canine Extreme into something exceptional. Together, they expanded the business, opening a second store in 2008 with advanced training facilities and custom-built kennels.
In 2012, Raul and Colby took a bold leap, relocating their entire operation to a 33-acre farm near Ocala, Florida. This world-class facility includes agility fields, tracking trails, and state-of-the-art kennels—and it’s not just a business location, it’s their home.
Their entrance into the competitive dog sport world in 2013 brought international recognition. Colby quickly made waves, earning top protection honors in U.S. and German Sieger Shows and even appearing on German television. Raul followed with his own success in the show ring, earning accolades and handling dogs to top placements in national and international competitions.
In 2019, Raul and Colby founded the Twin Oaks Dog Club, bringing their passion for the sport to a broader community. They hosted the first-ever Junior Handler National Championship in the U.S., along with multiple regional trials and club events. Thanks to Raul’s experience in high-level security and Colby’s background in professional event planning, their events are now considered among the best in the country.
Today, Canine Extreme and Twin Oaks Dog Club represent a standard of excellence in the world of working dogs—rooted in integrity, driven by passion, and defined by results.
