About
Welcome to Emery Ranch
What began as a dream between two healthcare professionals has grown into a lifelong commitment to raising exceptional dogs and Bengal cats with integrity, purpose, and heart. We believe breeding is about far more than producing beautiful animals — it's about preserving exceptional genetics, developing outstanding temperaments, and helping families experience the life-changing bond only an extraordinary companion can provide.
Cheyenne & Chelsea Emery · Umatilla, FL
Our Story
For years, we dedicated our careers to caring for people as nurses. It was meaningful work, and we'll always be grateful for the opportunity to serve others during some of the most important moments of their lives. Over time, we realized we wanted to keep helping people — just in a different way, one that combined our passion for animals, education, and building lasting relationships with families. Today, our path has changed, but our purpose hasn't. We still wake up every day with the same mission: to improve lives. Now we do it one family, and one incredible animal, at a time.
Like many families, we searched extensively for our own dogs and quickly discovered how difficult it could be to find breeders who consistently prioritized health, temperament, ethical practices, and lifelong support. We ran into long waitlists, poor communication, questionable breeding practices — even scams. We knew families deserved better. When we decided to start breeding ourselves, we made one promise to each other: if we were going to do this, we would do it the right way. That promise still guides every decision we make today.
What We Believe
Our mission is simple: to responsibly raise exceptional dogs and Bengal cats through ethical breeding, thoughtful early development, and lifelong support — creating confident companions that enrich the lives of the families who welcome them home.
We believe exceptional animals begin long before birth. Health, genetics, temperament, nutrition, socialization, and early development all work together to shape a confident lifelong companion, and every animal thrives when given both love and leadership. Whether it's one of our dogs or one of our Bengal cats, our goal is always the same: to raise companions that are healthy, confident, affectionate, and capable of living full, enriching lives alongside their families.
Our Promise to You
Families choose Emery Ranch because they know we never take shortcuts. Every breeding decision is made intentionally. Every puppy and kitten is raised inside our home with daily handling, enrichment, and socialization. Every family receives honest communication before, during, and long after bringing their new companion home. For us, this isn't simply breeding — it's building lifelong relationships.
Our reputation will always matter more than profit. We promise to make every breeding decision with integrity, transparency, and the long-term well-being of our animals in mind — and to keep learning, improving, and holding ourselves to the highest standards of responsible breeding and animal care. If we ever reach a point where we can no longer uphold those standards, we'll step away from breeding. At Emery Ranch, doing what's right will always come before doing what's easy.
Emery Ranch is more than a breeding program — it's a place dedicated to education, responsible ownership, and strengthening the relationship between people and animals. Whether you're welcoming one of our puppies, a Bengal kitten, training with us, or simply following our journey, we're honored to be part of your story.
The Ranch
Emery Ranch sits on 40 acres in Umatilla, Florida — rural Lake County. Farm visits are welcome by appointment, and puppy shipping is available with flight nanny arrangements on request.
Location
Umatilla, Florida · Lake County · Farm visits by appointmentShipping
Puppy shipping available · Flight nanny arrangements on requestVeterinarian
Shamrock Veterinary · Eustis, FLWelcome to the Emery Ranch Family
When you choose Emery Ranch, you're not simply purchasing an animal — you're joining a community built on trust, education, and a shared love for exceptional companions. We're grateful you're here.
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