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Est. 1994
Est. 1994
Oklahoma's state nickname is the "Sooner State." In April 1889, the U.S. government created a
starting time for settlers to enter central Oklahoma and stake their claim to the land. Those who
entered the region before the land run’s designated starting time, at noon on April 22, 1889, were
dubbed “sooners.” Those who entered on time were "boomers". In 1907, Oklahoma became
America’s 46th state, and the next year the University of Oklahoma’s football team took
“Sooners” as its nickname. The expression, which had taken on a positive connotation and come
to symbolize an energetic, can-do spirit, soon was embraced as a nickname for the entire state.
We love this state; so much so our kennel name reflects it!
