Diana L. Dzis (maiden name "Updike") has owned, bred, and trained White Shepherds since 1981.

Her white shepherds have earned countless Champion titles, Best In Show wins, Reserve Best In Show wins, Herding Group placements, advanced obedience titles with placements, and Tracking Dog titles.

Her bloodlines produced the highest scoring White Shepherd Flyball Grand Champion of all time and the first ever U-UD and AKC UDX titled White Shepherd.

Since 1988, she has held national and local officer positions within prominent White Shepherd clubs, including United White Shepherd Club President. She is formerly an obedience instructor at Wolverine Dog Training Club, a UKC recognized club. She delivered a White Shepherd breed presentation at a multi-breed seminar, explaining judging points to both UKC judges and exhibitors.

Her love, dedication, and devotion to the promotion and the betterment of the White Shepherd breed have been her life's goals.