Hello all- I live in Califon, NJ and I have been researching the Aussie as my next dog. I want to do agility, competition obedience and maybe herding with him...
Hi Stacey I think for a lot of breeders it's a big turn off when a person who is
looking for a companion dog has specifics, such as it must be a blue eye
blue...
Stacey, It sounds if you and your husband are willing to wait for the right temperament to suit you. Hang in there for that merle if that is what you want!...
... or female, but besides the obvious physical traits, what differences are there between the two? I find that there is very little difference in my males and...
Thanks Freda, I definitely will. I made the mistake once of getting a pup just because of color. That was a big one!! I don't regret getting her, but I know...
You are very right. I do realize that but I don't just want a pup for the color. I would like a red or blue merle, but the temperament and personality have to...
Thank you to all who have responded to my inquiries for a pup. I also want to thank those who have gone out of their way to teach me the correct way to choose...
"Every line of Aussies has different individual temperaments also so it won't be the same across the board." Margi - How does one find out about the different...
I have heard someone is doing a study on NBT? I have a new litter of seven, and every puppy but one were NBT. I am not sure what they are looking for, but...
Hey Dina, congrats on the new litter! Gemi Brickson is conducting the survey and the details are located at URL: http://www.dnaco.net/~imgnr/nbt_study.htm ...
What is NBT? I haven't heard of this yet? Thanks Eileen ... Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! [Non-text portions of this message have...
Natural Bob Tail Shirley Novotnik Sonryz Australian Shepherds Cumberland MD Remember choosing a pet is a commitment for life, please choose wisely!! ...
Cherie, The best way to find out about different lines is by those people that have
the most experience, the breeders. Also, observing, talking with folks that...
Thank you. That's one I should have been able to figure out myself ; ) Eileen ... Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! [Non-text portions...
We have posted a new article form C.A.Sharp called "Genetically Clean Lines" along with a picture of our two girls from our last litter (an outcrossing) there...
My vet just suggested that I use something called Revolution for my aussie. Anyone else using this? I checked into it on a website (peteducation.com) and it ...
If it says not safe for collies I would go another route.....JMO Shirley Novotnik Sonryz Australian Shepherds ARPH foster home Cumberland MD Remember...
I've been using Heartgard Plus on all my kids since it came out many years ago,,,, with no problems. I use Frontline for flea / tick protection. Revolution is...
I am planning on breeding my little blue girl spring of 2004. I am looking for a red tri to breed her with, but I'm having a problem because I can't seem to...
Denise, At least one parent must carry the recessive red gene to pass it down to their offspring. Without that gene present, no red pups will result from a...
Although the reasons why a person breeds a dog is his or her own decision, yet I wonder why you would want to breed her so young? My reasoning is that due to...
Hi everyone, As for early spaying and or nuetering? I am a breeder AGAINST it. It interferes with the growth plates of the dog and also the emotional levels. ...
I agree that early spay/neuter (under six months of age) can be associated with some health issues in dogs and for that reason, I require a 9-12mth spay/neuter...
We can all find genetic defects in the background of just about any Australian Shepherd pedigree presented, that is why we need to encourage open communication...
... burnt >> at the stake. Sometimes I think it makes a difference in how the person goes about discussion problems in the breed as to whether they are labeled...
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