Aussies have owned us since 1988. We purchased our
first show prospect in 1990. We had our first litter of pups
in 1993. Three pups from the first litter finished their AKC
Championships between 11 & 17 months of age with very
limited showing ( 4 weekends or less ) .
I generally plan a couple of litters each year, primarily to
get a new competition puppy for myself. I plan my litters
around the attributes of the sire & dam and their genetic backgrounds. Dogs selected in our breeding program are physically sound & have temperaments that are within the breed standard. Paying close attention to the genetics within bloodlines, I have outcrossed & linebred. I have health certifications & screenings done on my dogs .
Some of my dogs have not been bred until they have reached an older age ( 5 + ) to ensure that they have remained healthy & vital and would make a good contribution to the breeding pool.
I have also concentrated on traits which would allow
me to compete in a show ring ( movement & structure ),
but the overall health & functionality of the Aussie is of
primary concern.
My puppies have their eyes dilated & examined at about
7 weeks of age. They also have a vet check up & first
vaccinations at this time. Generally, they are ready to go
to their new homes at about eight weeks of age.
My puppies & dogs are sold with a written money - back
health and temperament guarantee. Any of my dogs or
puppies may be returned & should never be given away
or sold without my prior consent.
Occasionally an older pup or dog is already spayed or
neutered and ready to settle in & enjoy their new home.
If this procedure has not yet been done, a clause in my
written guarantee will include an agreement for doing so.
Placing pups into 'show homes' is not a top priority for
me. Some pups do need more active homes and so I try
to place these pups appropriately, but overall, my main
concern is that they get good 'forever' homes. I may, on
occasion, place a dog or pup on a co-own with a breeding
agreement ...... but you must provide references or come
recommended by a responsible source.
Please take the time to familiarize yourself with the history
and overall traits of an Aussie. Aussies require lots of
attention and you should be sure you have the time to
SHOW CONTRACT :
This 'guarantee / contract' not only guarantees the health
of the puppy or dog , but also guarantees the dog will
meet criteria ( breed standard ) which will allow it to
compete in the conformation ring. Championships are
dependent upon the dog's training & the owner's show
experience and / or willingness to pay a show handler.
Puppies / dogs sold under a show contract will have a
FULL registration , which allows for breeding .
Puppies sold with this type of contract will be co-owned
unless the buyer is an experienced & proven show home.
I do not sign off on co-owned dogs unless the dog was purchased with stipulations that it obtain an "Open" title in a performance venue ( obedience / herding / agility ) or
receive a conformation Championship in AKC or ASCA.
Dogs will be sold outright as breeding prospects only to experienced, proven & responsible show breeders and to foreign purchasers .
Show Puppy Pricing : $500. to $1,800.
* Co-own .
* Co-own with sign-off after titles are obtained.
* Outright Sale ( must meet requirements ) .
COMPANION CONTRACT :
This is a written SPAY / NEUTER agreement .
This agreement guarantees the health of the puppy / dog ,
provided the spay / neuter procedure is performed within
the time frame stated ( normally before 8 months of age ).
Buyer will receive " Limited " registration documents and
if desired, can still compete in obedience / agility / herding & some other events. " Limited Registration " restricts breeding only. ASCA offers an Altered Conformation program for those who wish to also compete in the conformation venue.
The majority of puppy buyers simply want a healthy , happy family member and have no intentions of showing or breeding their Australian Shepherd. Since the price between a "companion " & a "show " prospect can be considerable, we offer this contract for the average puppy buyer who simply wants a good companion dog.
Companion puppies range in price from $350. to $800.
The price depends upon sex & color. Females and the
merle colors are most in demand , so an early reservation
is recommended.
I also give special considerations to buyers who must
have their puppy shipped and to those who are getting
a second ( or subsequent ) dog or puppy from me.
