Highlights

 Background:   I've always loved dogs. My folks finally gave up and got me one back in the late 60's. They chose miniature poodles due to the lack of shedding. I enjoyed caring for them & grooming them in the "lamb" clip. Never did like the "show" poodle clip. No one ever tells you though how much work a poodle is. They may not shed, but between the clipping & ear cleaning, I knew that was not the breed for me. I met my first Australian Shepherd in the early 80's and instantly fell in love with the breed. I got my first aussie in 1993 and started learning about the different venues available for this wonderful breed. Later on I bred my first litter under the kennel name "Zion".  My daughter kept a puppy & showed the 2 dogs in 4-H & Juniors in conformation and obedience. I learned a lot & traveled around the country meeting many wonderful people and dogs.

2004:

Sky keeps busy with the Altered Program in ASCA. We do a LOT of traveling to support the program. He earns many Best of Breeds.

2005:

Joy arrives.

Joy earns a RBIS puppy with IABCA & becomes a Puppy Champion at 6 months. Right after she takes first ASCA points with a 5 pt major. Later in the year she becomes in UKC a Champion  and then a Grand Champion.

Sky earns his ASCA CD and U-AG1.

2006:

U-GrCh Briarbrooks Alleluia "Joy" is BEST OF WINNERS and the following weekend becomes an AKC Champion.

Sky earns his FO title at UKC Premier. His permanent address is now here with me.

Joy earns a Group 1 at Premier while almost out of coat.

2007:

United States Australian Shepherd Association National Breed Speciality Results:   Ch, GrCh Briarbrooks Alleluia wins an Award of Merit with an invitation to Crufts.
Same day Joy wins the AKC AOM in the afternoon, she becomes an ASCA Champion in the evening.
Joy is bred to BOB at Westminister winner Ch Briarbrooks Quicksilver (Ricki) and becomes a mother.
Party, one of the Joy X Ricki puppies stays here.
"Providence Australian Shepherds" is approved by ASCA