Australian Shepherds - How to Choose a Breeder
There are certain things a potential dog owner should be aware of when planning on buying Australian Shepherds. First, do your best to find out everything you can about the breed. Ask yourself if the dog will be a hundred percent compatible with your life style in terms of exercise needs, grooming requirements and general temperament. Be honest and realistic about the amount of time you will be able to devote to your pet. If you are absolutely sure the Australian Shepherd is the right breed for you, your household and your life style, then now you need to locate the right breeder.
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Picture source: Canyon Oaks Australian Shepherds
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Choose an experienced breeder, who is involved with Australian Shepherds for many years. The best choice can be a breeder in several generations. Find out if the breeder you have chosen frequently shows his dogs. If there are winners in the line, it means that the dogs are bred to conform to the breed standard and the puppies possess good potential.
Applicable registries should certify the dogs against genetic disorders in the breed. Choose a breeder who provides you with all the necessary documents on the puppy. The dogs should be housed well and socialized. Do not buy Australian Shepherd puppies on impulse. All puppies are cute, but you should buy one from a responsible breeder of Australian Shepherds.
Australian Shepherds - Breeders Links
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Picture source: Goldstar Australian Shepherds
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Crosshill Working Aussies - Breeding Australian Shepherds for working. Photographs, information and links. Located in Oklahoma.
Slydrock Australian Shepherds - Australian Shepherds bred for competitive agility and versatility.
Spunkmeir Australian Shepherd - Located in Northern California. Show and pets.
Stonepine Australian Shepherds - AKC/ASCA registered performance, conformation and companion Aussies. Concentrating on temperament and dispostion. Home-raised pups and stud service available.
Summertime Australian Shepherds - Breeder of multiple ASCA and AKC Champions.
Sundown Australian Shepherds - ASCA Hall of Fame Kennel. Well known breeders since 1965. Photographs, links and information. Located in El Cajon, CA.
Sunny Hill Australian Shepherds - Small Kennel in Germany. Photographs and information. In English and German.
Sunnyrain Australian Shepherds - Breeder of TOP quality Australian Shepherds. Puppies and adults available for show, family companions, obedience and agility. AKC & ASCA reg. - OFA'd, CERF'd and fully guaranteed.
Taisho Australian Shepherds - ASCA and AKC registered and bred for conformation and temperament. Located in San Diego, California.
Terra-Blue Australian Shepherds - Breeders of companion and show quality Australian Shepherds. ASCA, OFA, CERF. Ohio.
Texas Australian Shepherds - ASCA and AKC registered and OFA'd Australian Shepherds for competition and companionship. Hampshire, Illinois.
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Picture source: Hayltyme Australian Shepherds
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TwinCreek Australian Shepherds - Breeders of top quality Australian Shepherds-Fully Guaranteed-Beautiful show dogs and wonderful companions-Champion bloodlines.
Vintage Australian Shepherds - ASCA/AKC registered Australian Shepherds for show, work and companion. Puppies available occasionally.
Watermark Australian Shepherds - Breeders of Aussies for conformation, performance and companionship with emphasis on breed type and soundness. Photographs and links.
Western Recall's Australian Shepherds - Provides information about this breed, their kennel, and their dogs, with a picture gallery and flash presentation. Located near Vienna.
Wigglebutt Aussies - Miniature Australian Shepherd Breeders located in Valparaiso, IN. Photographs and information and links.
Windfall Australian Shepherds - Breeders of conformation quality Aussies. Located in California. At Windfall, we are continually striving to breed quality Australian Shepherds with loving, willing temperments. We have produced Conformation and Premiere Champions, consistently campaigning dogs in the top ten rankings.
Windrift Australian Shepherds - Puppies for conformation and obedience out of champion stock. Puppy questionnaire and clear photographs of all 4 colors.
Woodlake Australian Shepherds - Breeders of versatile Aussie's for intelligence, beauty and soundness. Photographs and links. Rialto, California.
Woodlands Australian Shepherds - Breeder with photographs of dogs, breed information, links to clubs and rescue, and information on hereditary defects.
World-Wide Aussie Breeders - Largest list of links to standard Australian Shepherd breeders with homepages World-Wide.