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About Providence Australian Shepherds
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For all of us there is something in our lives that we are aghast with amazement at the beauty and wonder of. It may be listening to something by Bach or Tchaikovsky, looking at a Monet or Van Gogh, owning a 1966 Ford Mustang, watching a fantastic sunrise/sunset or a memorial football game. For me it's owning a great show-bred Australian Shepherd and not just an Australian Shepherd of such lines, but one that has the intelligence, athletic ability, and marvelous sense of humor that the breed is known for. I think my dogs and I find each other equally entertaining.
I, Pat, have had and been involved with Australian Shepherds since 1993. I met my first in the mid 1980's and fell in love with the breed. My husband, Duane, asked me to wait to get extra involved when the kids were bigger. My first show aussie was Ch Cobbercrest /Alt-Ch Moonstruck Beyond Belief (Boaz). My daughter showed him some in Juniors AKC & ASCA. When she grew up and moved out of the house, Boaz was lost without a kid. Thru the help of a friend, Boaz found a new home with another Junior. He was happy once again & fell in love with his new home and family. Boaz can be seen on the Tribute page.
I've played around with the various venues available to this wonderful breed in AKC, ASCA, IABCA, AHBA, and UKC with herding, conformation, tracking, obedience, and agility. I've gotten the opportunity to go to many Nationals in both AKC and ASCA and the Premier for UKC. Mostly I've been helping others in conformation.
In 2005 I decided to not travel as much for conformation and start concentrating more on the performance venues that I've always wanted to do. I had been busy learning more with Sky (link above) and wanted a puppy of my own to work with. I contacted Linda Wilson of Briarbrook Australian Shepherds as Sky had come from her, and requested a blue female to play with. That little bundle of busy fur became known as Joy (link above).
In 2007 I decided to breed Joy and discussed it with Linda. She allowed me to breed to her great dog Ch Briarbrooks Quicksilver (Ricki). The little ones arrived June 1. Duane actually started showing interest in the puppies and allowed me to keep one whom we named "Party" (link above). I decided that by going a different path than I had been going, yet back on the original path that I'd always wanted to be on meant a new kennel name for a new start. Thus "Providence" began.
My belief regarding genetic testing for Australian Shepherds is that as we are living in a world of expanding knowledge. Every little bit I can do may help. Joy is my only breedable Aussie right now. Though there is no history of problems, I am testing her for whatever is suggested for the breed. That is the reason for all the certifications seen on her page. I plan on continuing doing whatever is suggested. My basic sources for suggested testing are:
Statement regarding Miniature & Toy & Teacup Australian Shepherds
I breed AKC/ASCA/UKC registered Australian Shepherds that are bred to the AKC/ASCA/UKC standard for the Australian Shepherd.
My dogs are not Standard Australian Shepherds because there is only one Australian Shepherd. There is no variety.
Those who have the miniature/toy/teacup dogs are often lying to the general public. None of these dogs meet the Australian Shepherd standard. Many are designer dogs that are really by any other name, mutts/crossbreeds. Many of such breeders are in it for the money and do not care about the health or temperament of the dog. If you want such a breed, don't bother contacting me. If you want to breed that way, I will not sell you a puppy. Any breed can have those who are grow taller or shorter than the breed standard. Some legitimately are breeding small Australian Shepherds to small Australian Shepherds. I will not. Some such breeders call their little dogs North American Shepherds. They still are not AKC nor UKC registerable. According to the breed standard, there is a suggested height. This is for the best interest of a working dog. As with most things, the prevailing thought is balance. If you have a very good working Australian Shepherd that is on the smaller side (even smaller than the suggested size, then it is to be bred (if all other things such as conformation, genetic testing, etc... are good) to a larger dog...or vice versa.
Some breeders are even more devious & have sneakily registered their dogs with AKC. They do no meet the breed standard for the Australian Shepherd, but they are knowingly registering them as Australian Shepherds and then telling the public that their Australian Shepherd is really a Miniature Australian Shepherd. Hmmm, now let me get this right. If I have a say poodle & register it as a cocker spaniel then does that make it a cocker spaniel??? Guess they think so. Sorta reminds me of that kid's story of the Emperor's New Clothes.
Miniature/Toy/ Teacup are a distinct and separate breed. For further information on the history of the 2 breeds, please see the very well written article at Australian-Shepherd-Lovers.com
Pat Cuoco
Phone: 309.287.1034
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