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Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.
- Roger Caras


Australian Shepherd puppy

Bluice's Misty's Kodiak

Australian Shepherd adult

Bluice's Tugger

Originally from the Basque regions of Spain and Andorra, this dog followed his masters first to Australia and then America. He was developed to herd sheep on Australian ranches but will herd all types of livestock effectively.

The Australian Shepherd is an attractive long-haired breed with a bobtail. The coat comes in black, red, blue merle or red merle with white and/or tan markings. Each dog's coat and eye color are highly variable. A dog may have one blue eye or one that is half blue and half brown.  The Australian Shepherd is approximately 23 inches tall at the shoulder.

Not only is the Australian Shepherd an effective herding and sheep guarding dog, his great stamina has also been used in search and rescue.  He is a dependable, tireless worker who is devoted to his owner, though reserved toward strangers. A loyal, attentive and animated dog, the Australian Shepherd is a wonderful family pet.

The Australian Shepherd does best in a rural or semi-rural environment where he has lots of outdoor activities into which to channel his energy. He is very active so daily exercise is mandatory for him to keep in shape.  An intelligent and responsive dog, obedience training comes easy to him.

 
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Clubs and Organizations

The Canadian National Australian Shepherd Association

The Australian Shepherd Club of BC

Alberta Stockdog Association
The Australian Shepherd Club of Alberta

The Australian Shepherd Fanciers of Alberta

The Working Australian Shepherd Club of Alberta

Prairie Australian Shepherd Enthusiasts

The Australian Shepherd Club of Ontario

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Arlene Betker, Treasure Perm Reg'd
British Columbia




 

British Columbia

Kennel/Website

Arlene Betker
9303 117th Street 
North Delta, BC   V4C 6B9
(604) 581-WOOF(9663)
Email:
vision@intergate.ca

Treasure Perm Reg'd

 

 

Alberta

Kennel/Website

Tami Butterwick
Box 59
Brownfield, AB  T0C 0R0
(403) 578-2248
Email:
cowdog@telusplanet.net

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Ontario 

Kennel/Website

Jacqueline Beckett
7229 Cavan Rd, Box 822
Bewdley, ON   K0L 1E0
(905) 342-5598
Email:
brian.jackie@sympatico.ca

Nowagga Reg'd


Jo-Ann Johnson
4116 Second Line West
Sault Ste. Marie, ON   P6A 6K4
(705) 779-2732
Email:
jjaussie@hotmail.com

Bluice Reg'd

 


Nova Scotia

Kennel/Website

Angela Slauenwhite and Collin Veinot
325 Smith Road RR#2
Bridgewater, NS  B4V 2W1
(902) 527-1683
Email:
angelaandcollin@hotmail.com

Meadowview Acres


Barbara Williams
40 Guy Street
Dartmouth, NS   B3A 2P6
(902) 466-6738
Email:
Barbara.Williams@alibarkennels.ca

Alibar Reg'd

 



 
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Australian Shepherd Rescue in Canada

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Did you know?


The word for 'dog' 
in the Australian aboriginal language Mbabaran also
happens to be 'dog'!

 
 

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