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IN ALL VENUES.
NOT ONLY IS HE A MULTIPLE BEST OF BREED WINNER,
BUT A
HIGH IN TRIAL WINNER IN OBEDIENCE AND HERDING.
THANK YOU TO KaTE AND LiNDA OF RaINYDAY
FOR SPOILING ME WITH MY FIRST AUSSIE!
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Black Tri, 21.75", 62 lbs, OFA Good, Eyes Cleared Annually, Full Dentition, Scissor Bite
Commanding Attention in All Venues
Bear is shown and trialed
by Lisa Cameron Bell.
"Unmistakable Look
and Type"
^lstrettas BeforeThe Thunder DNA-VP OTDs STDc
/TCH Mistrettas Painted Lizard DNA-CP RTDs x Mistrettas Lady Hawk DNA-CP
In training with Jan Wesen
Coronado's Exclusive Sensation DNA-VP
WTCH Mistrettas Bandito Ballou DNA-VP RTDsc x Can-Ams Calais of Mistretta DNA-CP
Siring titledandChampion offspring
These Quality Stud Dogs are Available to Approved Bitches
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Breeders: Diana SaKzman &
Jan^ Barteis
Handlen Diane Saitzman
Owner Sherry Wingfield,
Aileana Australian Shepherds
Aiieana Australian Shepherds
Sherry Wingfield
E-mail: wing@socket.net
636.358.4704
Dixiana Australians Shepherds
Diane Saitzman
E-mail: dixianadog@aoi.com
636.527.3571 ^
www.dixianadog.com
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Dixiana's Oklahoma Star, along with the young red tri Rowdy son, Primetime, at shows in the Midwest.

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With Lovefrom Gridley's Fans
Terri Altergott
Ken & Janet Benson. Starshine Farm
Michelle Berryessa, DVM
Kathy Bishop. Darwin & Wren
Sue Bishop & Rosie
Chris Carlson
Bob & Kathie Chouinard
Terri Collins. Coilinswood
Chris Davies, Fly Away
Brenda Dean, Silver City
Ann DeChant. Sundew
Tenley Dexter, Makin' 8
Debbie Dodds, HyHope
Pam Douglas
Dottle Duclos, Woodchip
Lizette. Heather. Z, Sam & Indy
Dave & Megan Esherick, Clancy
Eunice Fuller. VMD
Nancy Qagnon. Buff Cap
Keli Gaunt. Absoloot
Lauren Gedaminski
Kelen Geiger, Echo & TC
Kathy & Kevin Giaes
Robin Goodman & Holiis McGulre
Laurie Grace, Emma & Kai
Bill & Pauli Haggis
Donna Hakala. Cadance
Lisa Hart, Bijou
Lisa Howard
Kelly & Dan Hughes. Punchline
Jean Janotta. Boston & Kate
Donna Johnson, Briarcliff
Linda Kager, Aurora
Michelle Kennedy, Rose Valley
Karin Kinnan, the Schnauzer Lady
Sally King
Paul Kirk & Mary Finley
Peter Kontos, Rum Runner
Michael & Ellen Kurdzo, Zippy & Luna
Kim Latham, Ruby & True
Peggy MacDonaid, Sadie & Wrangler
Kay Marks, Dayspring
Dianne, Don. Jess. Holly. Willow & Austin
Donalee McElrath, Nltani
Audrey McKay
Jeff Meyer & Diane Sobel Meyer, Deja Vu
Kim Monti, Foxwood
Diane Niland
Linda Noll
Elaine Osmun, Big Sky
Sharon & Stevens Parr, Gotham
Elyse Phillips
William Pimentel
Mark Pumiglia, Gridley's favorite OB judge
Marcy Rauch
Gull Reidy
Elsie Rhodes
Renee Reschenthaler, 2R
Wendy Richmond. Jessie & Cricket
Sharon Ruppel, Hemlock
Debra & Renee St. Jacques. Beauwood
Lyn Scribner
Mary Jean Shaffer, Rascal & Quazar
CA Sharp
Mike Sheehan. Waggin' Trails
Laurie Shuren
Diane Stevens & Jynx
John Spivey, Pawprlnts
Fran Swanson, Halifax
Dee Williamson
Susan Winters
John Yarmac
/n Memoriam
AKC Ch Fire When Ready Gridley ASCA/AKC CD RS-E EAC JS-E
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July 28, 1994 - February 12.2007
A donation to ASHGi has been
made in memory ofGridley
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"^He tookmy fieartatid ran with it, and I Hope he's
rumimg still,fast and strong, a piece ofmy heTtfl
? Mound up with his forever."
Patricia McConnell, For the Love ofa Dbg

AKC Ch Fire When Ready Gridley ASCA/AKC CD RS-E EAC JS-E EJC GS-0
OGC AX AXJ AD HT OTDS STDcd TN-0 JV-E-OP RN CGC
July 28,1994 - February 12.2007
If dogs don't go to heaven, I want
to go where they go.
-Will Rogers
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Pete & Sheila mlan
North Stoningt©,rlConnecticut
35-1 159 ' S^ZDolan@aol.com
See you at the finish line. Grid.

ASCA 2006 UTILITY FINALS CHAMPION
OTCh. Echoline RiverVally Rebel, U.D.
Sire: Cu-D's Ebony Echo, U.D.
Dam: Ch. Aladdin's Blue Danube, C.D.X
Always a little guy with big plans,
Rebel qualified in Utility four times in
three days at the Michigan Pre-show,
the Finals, and Nationals, at the age of
10. He loves to do his "tricks" and still
finds inventive ways of making training
and showing fun.
Rebel shares his home with Wyatt,
Echoline's Wyatt Earp, C.D.X., who also
finished his C.D.X. at Nationals, and
with our newest addition, "Willow",
Imaglneer's Wildflower, our little red
merle rug chewer.
Rebel is owned and loved by:
Mark & Beth Buonomo
Bourbonnais, IL
Breeder;
Catherine Peters
Echoline Aussies
Morton Grove, IL
Obedience?
Sure, just as
soon as I'm
done with
this rug.
Ring Photos by 2MC Design
Our heartfelt thank you to the RRVASC members, family,
friends and all of the other Aussie clubs who worked so hard
to put on the 2006 Nationals. You were alt awesome!
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(BIS BiSS CH Tri ivory Moke A Big Wish
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First Place Obedience Open Finals
> Joke really defines the phrase
Mdn's Best Friend/' he is so loyal and
willing to work. This dog has a heart
like a lion and would jump through
ii;e jf he hod to. We ore very fortunate
to have a great dog like Joke.
He is really awesome.
.fL
it was wonderful to win the
2006 Obedience Open Finals.
We'ore very grateful for the experience
of being with all the nice Aussie people.
Mil
Thijf handsbme boy is owned and loved
by Glenn and Cynthia Morton.
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OFFICERS
Established 1957
• President: Patrick MacRoberts, 3160 Newcastle
Road, Newcoslle, CA 95658, 916-663-9381
(phone/fax); pGtrick.macroberts@asca.ora
• Vice President: Michelle Berryessa DVM (2008),
PO Box 519, Roy, WA 98580, ph. 253-843-
1605, fax 253-843-4038, MBerrve544@aQl.
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• Second Vice President: Allison Bryant (2007),
912 Four Mile Church Rd., Bail Ground, GA
30107, ph. 770-893-3647, Fax 530-706-9865,
allv@bu5ydog.com
• Secretary: Ann DeChant (2008), 13950 S.
Shaftsburg Rd, Perry, Ml 48872, ph. 517-675-
5538, fax 517-675-5562, ann@sundewfarm.
com
• Treasurer: Kristin McNamara, 636 Howord
Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, ph.
805-726-9314, fax 805-788-0347, kristin.
mcnomarQ@asca.orq
• Executive Secretary: Jo Kimes, 699 FM1011,
Liberty, TX 77575, ph. 936-336-2731, fax
936-336-2379, io.kime5@imsdQy.com. [The
Executive Secretary handles correspondence to
and business before the Board of Directors.]
BOARD OFDIREaORS:
• Linda M. Groy (2007), 68 Bourne Avenue,
Tiverton, Ri 02878, ph. 401-625-5926,
lmqrayl@cox.net
• Peter Hellmeisler (2008), PO Box 2804, Rohnert
Park, CA94927, ph. 707-584-7576, fox 707-
248-0059, peter.hellmeisler@ascQ.orn
• Roger Stevens (2006), 175 Fartson, Dothon,
AL 36305, ph. 334-692-3883, pinciecreek®
hotmoil.com
• Maorten Walter, 2306 Coleroin Rd, Kingsland,
GA 31548, ph. 912-673-1235, maartenwaller®
hotmail.com
• Insurance Consulfont-Jerry Aufox
• Aussie Rescue and Placement
Hotline - (Bd Liaison •Allison Bryant), Craig
Bohren, PO Box 887 ,Boalsburg ,PA 16827, ph.
814-466-6264, bohren@ems.psu.edu
• Webmaster - (Bd Liaison-Maorten Walter)
Heidi Mobley, 9081 Culp Branch Rd, Songer,
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• Agility Committee (Bd Liaison-Allison Bryant],
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Betty Martin, 816 E9^ St., Moloila, OR 97038, ph. i
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• Conformation Committee-(Bd Liaison-Ann |
DeChant), Liz Gibson, 17415 Ben Smith Creek '
Rd., Tillamook, OR 97141, ph. 503-815-8141, I
CQastQlranae@huqhes.net
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• DNA and Genetics Committee (Bd Liaison-Ann
DeChant), Chris Reedy, 9160 Williams Rood, i
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• Education Committee (Bd Liaison - Michelle
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• Hall of Fame Committee (Anne Shope, 671CR |
A032, Langley Road, Estanda, NM 87016-8032, ^
ph. 505-384-2547, leqendsranch@hotmail.com)
• Junior Committee (Bd Liaison-Peter Hellmeister) I
Kothy Remington, 16990 Sandlake Rd, Cloverdale, ^
OR 97112, 503-398-5695, kreminqton245@
vahoo.com
• Most Versatile Aussie Committee (Bd Liaison
- Allison Bryant) Renee Reschentholer, 5793 1
Rollingwood Dr, Stone Mountain, GA 30087,770- '
931 -4270. renresch@mindsprina.com |
• Obedience Committee (Bd Liaison-Peter
Hellmeister), Janet White, 9Allyan Ct., Bluffton, I
SC 29910, 843-757-3674, aaQussies@yahoo.com !
• Stockdog Committee (Bd Liaison - Chris
Davenport), Mike Bryant, 912 Four Mile Church
Rd., Boll Ground, GA 30107, ph. 770-893-3647, 1
Fax 530-706-9865, mabryant@4MI.NET i
• Tracking Committee (Bd Liaison-Linda Gray), '
Celeste Kelly, 200 Oder Hill Rd., York, ME 03909,
ph. 207-363-4620, dwolfman@gwi.nel i
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&Membership Office
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Jean Miller
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• ASCA® Activities—Usa Rushing: activities®
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AUSSIE TIMES I May-June 9

The Aussie Times is the official publicGtion of the Australian Shepherd Club of America
Parent Club of the Australian Snepherd
Established 1957
May-June 2007* Volume 40, No. 4 • Circulation 5,650
In this Issue
Kennel News
51 Advertisers Index
Obedience Reports
2007 ASCA® Candidate Resumes 20-22 Obedience Certificates Issued 52 AussieGENES
2007 ASCA® Election Calendar 110 Obedience Finals 53 Aileana (Wingfield)/
2007 ASCA® Point Schedules 63-64 Obedience Merit Dogs 54 Dixiana (Saltzman)
2007 ASCA® National Premier Photos 65 Ranchdog Reports (Alexander)
2007 ASCA® National Ranch Trial Certificates 55 (Buonomo)
MVA Placements 75 Stockdog Reports Car Mel (Borde)
Stockdog, Issued Certificates 55 Doggie Alchemist
"Above and Beyond" Stockdog Finals 57 Gearhart (Chopping/Osbum)
Junior Service Award Info 35 Stockdog Merit 58 (Hancock)
ASCA® Breed Standard 29 Tracking Certificates 59 K-J (Gerken)
ASCA® Stuff for Sale 84 Vendor News 59 (Lamont)
Affiliate Clubs 30-35 Club Officers and Committees 9 GoldnEye (Pugh)
Affiliate Club Guidelines 32 Change ofAddress Form 18 (Morton)
Affiliate Club Reports Coming Events 111 Nitestar (Herring)
ASC ofBritish Colubia 36 Committee Reports Outlaw Farm & Kennel (Sanchez)
ASF ofAlberta 36 Agility 26 Peppertree (Hall)
Colorado ASC 36 Breed Standard Review 26 River Styx (Aufox)
Dutch Working AS 37 Education 26 Toby's Foundation
Versatility ASC 37 Hall of Fame 26 Turkey Run Farm (Plum)
Western Europe Working ASC 37 Obedience 27
Agility Matters 79 Rally 27 In Memoriam
Aussie Rescue & Stockdog 27
Placement Helpline (ARPH) 81 Tracking 28 Acclaim's It's About Time
ARPH Donation Form 83 Cover Story 25 Ready Gridley
Aussie Times Information 112-113 DNA Notices 19 Ivanhoe's Forever In Blujeans
Breeders Directory/ Do These Genes Fit? 76 J Mar's Just Tri to Resist
Stud Dog Listing 62 Finally, Finals! 85 Down Rite Obvious Stone Ridge
Bulletin Board 23-25 For Sale 38 Oxford's Caelin Herds For Ewe
Business Office Information In Other Words ... Paradox Party Lights
Basic Information 9 Ranger: A Hero in Everyone's Eyes 104 Starswept Untouchable at Hisaw
How and How Much? 39 Book Review:
Agility Reports The Total Australian Shepherd 105
Agility Certificates Issued 40 Life Out Here: A Special Bond 107 Club Events
Agility Finals 41 Vanished Trails and Faded Memories
Agility Merit Standings 43 of Australian Shepherd History 108 Blue Ridge ASC
Conformation Reports Membership Application/ Delta ASF
Alt. Champion Renewal Form 89 Lobo ASA of New Mexico
Certificates Issued 46 Obedience Hotline 88 New York ASA
Champion Certificates Issued 47 Officer Reports Tennessee ASC
Conformation, Altered Merit 47 President's Report 11 Upper Midwest ASC
Conformation Merit Dogs 47 Secretary's Reports 12 WASCUNY
DNA Listings 48 Sanctioned Shows and Trials
Donor News 49 Newsletter 106
Hall ofFame 49 Stockdog Comer 90
Judges News 50 Tracking Field Notes 92
Junior Showmanship 50 Versatility Check-up 101
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On the cover—2006 National Super Dog Obedience Finals Winner:—see p. 25 for more info
OTCH Colorado's Sonsi Sioux UDX, DNA-VP
Cover photo: Laurie Shuren
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10 AUSSIETIMES 1 May-June 2007

Getting Down to Business
From the President
Dear members.
It is with mixed feelings that I
must announce that as of 1/31/2007,
our Executive Director, Debbie Cosper,
resigned from ASCA®. In her short time
with us, she helped us with a number
of financial reporting and streamlining
activities. In addition to helping us
understand our operational spending and
overall budget more accurately, she drove
the postal reclassification of the Aussie
Times, which will result in a significant
overall savings in the distribution costs of
the Times. The Board and I wish Debbie
the best in her future endeavors.
The Board's spring 2007 meeting just
concluded this last Wednesday. Among the
items covered were the following:
• Establishment of a procedure to bring
foreign-registered Aussies into ASCA.
• A policy change as of 1/1/2008 to no
longer accept cash at the ASCABusiness
Office for services. As before, you can
also make payment in US funds by credit
card or money order.
• The ASCA Business Office will now
accept payments by personal check in
Euros. Because our bank charges ASCA
for each transaction converted from
Euros, the Board has chosen to make
the fees convert at a 1 to 1 ratio. If the
current fee for a service is $15, the "Euro
converted" fee is €15.
• Our assistant treasurer. Dee Dee Baldwin,
has examined payment handling at the
business office and is working on some
procedural cleanup. The board hopes
to have the improvements in place by
June.
• A potential modification to the candidate
election schedule to move back the "date
for declaration" to February 1.
Additionally, forourGerman-speaking
members, we arecurrentlytranslating some
of our key forms into German.
AstotheBusiness Officebacklog, here
is the status as of Monday,March 26:
Registry:
• Individuals: 5 weeks.
• Litters: 3 weeks.
• Duplicates, Transfers, Corrections
Pedigree requests: Current
Hardships: 3-4months backlog. We should
have these all processed by mid April.
Programs
• Stockdog, Conformation, Obedience,
Agility: We are processing results from
shows/trials hosted in mid February.
• Juniors: Processed through January
DNA
1.
DNAkits: Current
40 results to be processed.
As I said last issue and will probably
say every time I come into contact with
you—Thank you for your continued
passion for Aussies and ourclub! This club
is what we make it. If you have ideas about
how we can improve, have an issue with
the club that you need to have resolved, or
you just want to talk about dogs—please
feel free to contact me. My e-mail address
is patrick.macroberts@asca.org.
—Patrick
Next deadline—
July-August 2007 issue:
Ad deadline: May 15
Theme: Stock Dog
Cover:
Stockdog Cattle Finals Winner
Publication Dote: July 1, 2007
Cynthia Moorhead, Editor
2639 Wtndermere Woods Drive
Bloomington, IN 47401
(additional information, see page 112)
Membership ....
it's time to supportyourNationals again
this year. Ifyouwould like todonate to the
National Finals, please send your check
to the ASCA Office indicating what Final
you would like to donate to.
If youwould like todonatetotheNationals
itself and sponsor a class or just support
the effort, please contact Pete Dolan, the
National'schair, at pdolannuke@comcast.
net or go to ascogoldenjubilee.com to
chose a class today,
AiTCoh^gratulates riV-.,
our columnist Anne Hershey—winner
the 2006 DWAA award for best regular |
column in a club publication for "Tracking i
Field Notes" and columnist CA Sharp on /
her two nominations this year! The Dog.'
^Writers Association of America recognize
the finest dog writers and artists inAmerica
in its'competition each year.
Erratum
Thisphoto was misidentijied in the March-
April 2007 Times (p. 157). The correct
caption is High WorkingJuniorHandler,
SaraBorde... apologies to Sara (andher
sister, High Open WorkingJunior, Heather
Borde)!
AUSSIE TIMES I May-June 11

Secretary's Report
This report details the day-to-day activities
of the ASCA® Board of Directors and
includes issues brought before the ASCA®
Board and communications done by mail,
fax, e-mail and/or phone.
January 1 -31, 2007
99:02 HALL OF FAME COMMITTEE
- Certificates.
Motion byMcNamara, secondedby Bryant.
I move the following be inserted into the
Special Recognition rules:
All Hall of Fame qualifiers will receive a
Certificate.
Comment: This policy shall be excerpted
from the policy book and made into a rule
by its placement.
Directors voting: Approve: MacRoberts,
Walter, Bryant & Stevens. Disapproved:
McNamara, Gray, DeChant, Berryessa &
Hellmeister. Motion is disapproved.
97:09 DISPUTE RULES
The previous motion on this issue has been
withdrawn and replaced with the following
motion. Motion by McNamara, seconded
by Walter.
Withdraw the first one and replace with
the below.
I move the following changes be made to
the dispute rules:
In section 2:
Change the following from "Jurisdiction" to
read; "Tothis end,ASCA®level proceedings
and Board level proceedings."
In Section 2.1:
Insert the following into section 2.1:
Affiliate Jurisdiction after "The ASCA
Show Rules and Regulations:
"The ASCA Tracking Rules and
Regulations,
The ASCAAgility Rules and Regulations,
"The ASCA Rally Rules and
Regulations,"
Add the following to section
Officer Report
2.1: Affiliate Jurisdiction after"TheASCA
Stockdog Rules" "and Regulations,"
In section 2.2:
Create the following entries after
paragraph
"2.2.1 Breeder-Buyer and Co-Owner
Disputes": "The club does not deal with
such disputes directly. ASCA will only
enforce the decrees or judgments ofthe civil
courts when such a dispute is raised.
"2.2.2 Registry Discrepancies"
Insert the following in 2.2 "ASCA Board
Jurisdiction": "The Board may also, at is
sole discretion, transfer dispute resolution
to appropriate committees."
In section 3.1:
Replace "Anyone"in 3.1.1 "Complainants"
with "AnyASCA member in good standing
throughout the time of the alleged incident
and throughout the dispute process".
Insert in 3.1.2 "Hearing" after last
sentence:
"Hearing must involve collecting both
plaintive and defendant arguments."
In section 3.2:
Replace "Anyone" in 3.2.1 "Complainants"
with "AnyASCAmember in good standing
throughout the time of the alleged incident
and throughout the dispute process".
Delete the last sentence of 3.2.1. (No fee
required at the affiliate level.)
Insert in 3.2.2"Deliberations" after secondto-last
sentence:
"Hearing must involve collecting both
plaintive and defendant arguments."
(Supports current BOD policy)
In section 3.3:
Replace"Anyone" in 3.3.1"Complainants"
with "Any ASCA member in good standing
throughout the time of the alleged incident
and throughout the dispute process"
Replace "by" in 3.3.1 "Complainants"
with "be".
Delete in 3.3.3 "Written and Oral Argument"
any reference to oral argument. Insert the
following in 3.3.4 before original text:
"When a dispute has been properly filed
through the Board ofDirectors, the Executive
Secretary is responsible for maintaining
the timelines and procedural duties cited in
the chart and in this text. At the end of the
deliberation period, the Executive Secretary
is to submit a motion requiring no second to
the Board for decision. This motion should
contain all pertinent information (involved
parties, dogs, location, etc.) regarding the
case and shall be phrased in favor of the
complainant."
Replace 3.3.5 "Due Process" with: "Any
party filing a complaint, appeal, or answer
with the Board must file with the Business
Office. The Business Office shall then
forward the dispute to the Board and
involved party by appropriate means in
writing and by certified mail. Hearing
officials shall then afford the accused 20
business days to meet the charges brought
against him or her. This provision does not
assume or admit that ASCA or the Board
is bound by any Constitutional requirement
of due process."
In section 3.4:
Delete this section in entirety.
In section 4:
Insert the following after the heading:
"Notice of dispute resolution shall appear
in all official communications including,
but not limited to the Aussie Times, official
ASCA website, and/or official ASCA®
Internet discussion group."
In section 4.2:
Insert after last sentence: "Decisions made
by the ASCA Board are final subject to
a court of law ruling. Should additional
facts or evidence arise, the complainant
may resubmit the dispute following
appropriate procedure."
In section 4.3:
Delete entire section per Camese.
In addition, alter tables as appropriate.
Comments: I did not employ our attorney's
suggestions relating to setting up a
disciplinary committee and requiring a
standard filing fee across the board. ASCA
onlyhasjurisdictionover members, so it's
pointless to say"anyone" in somesections
as we do now. It is safer to have all disputes
dealtwith in writing.Regardingarbitration.
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per Carnese: "Binding arbitration is
f no advantage to ASCA whatsoever
ince there is always a risk of loss and
he most that a 'win' brings is upholding
decision of the Board. Elimination of
rbitration Jurisdiction would make the
ecision of the Board final."
Directors voting: Disapprove: Unanimous.
otion is disapproved.
Officer Report
Add to Section 3: Open Exercises and
Scores
The order of exercises shall be chosen by
the judge from the five orders given and
shall be posted 30 minutes before the open
classes are run. The show giving club shall
provide the sheet to be posted.
Orders ofexercises:
Slats are not required on any ofthe contact
obstacles. A good, non-slip surface is
required, so dogs have traction on the ramp
surface. If used, the slats on the A-frame
shall not be closer than 12 inches apart, and
no slat shall be within 4 inches of the end
of a contact zone. Slats shall be no greater
than 1/2 inch in height and shall not be
4:02 COMMITTEE PROCEDURES
Motion by McNamara, secondedby Bryant.
I move the following be inserted into the
Committee Procedures, section 5:
e. All material from ASCA Committees
must have the approval of their liaison
before publication in the Aussie Times.
I
Heel Free/Fig. 8
Drop on recall
Retrieve on the flat
Retrieve over high jump
Broad jump
Sit/down stay
II
Drop on recall
Broad jump
Heel free/fig 8
Retrieve on the flat
Retrieve over high jump
Sit/down stay
m
Retrieve on the flat
Fig 8/Heel free
Retrieve over high jump
Broad jump
Drop on recall
Down/sit stay
Comment'. This policy shall be excerpted
from the Policy Book and made into a rule
by its placement.
Directors voting: Approve: McNamara,
Gray, MacRoberts,Walter, DeChant,Bryant,
Berryessa & Hellmeister. Disapprove:
Stevens. Motion is approved.
98:02 MVA AWARD & COMMITTEE
Motion byMcNamara, secondedby Bryant.
I move the following be inserted into the
MVA rules, section 1:12:
A memorial trophy will be awarded to the
winner of the Most VersatileAussie at every
ASCA National Specialty in the name of
Past President and Director Jean Carrillo
(who passed away in 1997).
Comment: This policy shall be excerpted
from the policy book and made into a rule
by its placement.
Directors voting: Approve: McNamara,
Stevens, Gray, MacRoberts & Bryant.
Disapprove: DeChant, Berryessa &
Hellmeister. Abstain; Walter. Motion is
approved.
98:15 OBEDIENCE COMMITTEE
- Sec. 3
Motion by Hellmeister. I move to accept
the following recommendation of the
Obedience Committee for a change of the
rules:
IV
Retrieve over the high jump
Retrieve on the flat
Broad jump
Drop on recall
Heel free/fig 8
Directors voting: Approve: DeChant,
Stevens, Bryant Disapprove: McNamara,
Gray, Walter, Berryessa, MacRoberts &
Hellmeister. Motion is disapproved.
Approved:
• Retained Chuck Carnese as ASCA®'s
Counsel for 2007
• Revised a previous Motion and allowed
a substitute Stockdog Judge's trial scores
to count.
February I - 28, 2007
04:05 AGILITY COMMITTEE -
Appendix A.
Motion by Bryant. 1 move the Board
approve the following Conformation
Committee motion:
Motion by Sue, 2nd by Art. Motion passed
with 7 'yes' votes and one 'abstain' (from
A ndrea).
Change the second paragraph of Appendix
A, Section 1 - Contact Obstacles.
Motion will have an effective date of
June 1, 2007. Changes are shown in bold
below:
V
Broad jump
Retrieve over high jump
Drop on recall
Fig 8/heel free
Retrieve on the flat
made out of plywood. ASCA will accept
the use ofcontact equipment that meets
the specifications ofthe following agility
organizations: AAC, AKC, CKC, CPE,
DOCNA, NADAC and USDAA.
Directors voting: Approve: Unanimous.
Motion is approved.
04:05 AGILITY COMMITTEE - Sec.
7.1.
Motion by Bryant. 1 move to accept
the following motion from the agility
committee.
Motion 01-2007, by Art, 2nd from
Pamela.
Votes: 7 yes, 1 abstain (Sue)
This motion would go along with 23-2006,
changes made to Appendix C that would
require ALL judges to apply for & pass
an exam to become ASCA Agility Judges.
Effective date would be June 1,2007.
Section 7.1 Eligibility for Being a Judge
(see also Section 7.2 and Appendix C)
7.1.1 Only judges currently on theASCA®
ApprovedAgilityJudgesListare eligibleto
judge ASCA® Agility sanctioned trials.
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7.1.2Individuals on theNADACApproved
Judges List are automatically included
on the ASCA® Approved Judges List.
However, any person who is not in
good standing with ASCA® shall be
removed from the ASCA® Approved
Agility Judges list.
Change to:
Section 7.1 Eligibility for Being a Judge
(see also Section 7.2 andAppendix C) Only
judges currently on the ASCA®Approved
Agility Judges List are eligible to judge
ASCA® sanctioned Agility trials. Any
person who is not in good standing with
ASCA® shall be removed from the
ASCA® Approved Agility Judges list.
Directors voting: Approve: Bryant, Walter,
Berryessa, Gray, DeChant, Hellmeister,
McNamara & MacRoberts. Abstain:
Stevens. Motion is approved.
98:05 CONFORMATION
COMMITTEE - Conf. Show Report
Motion by DeChant. I move that the Board
approve the following Conformation
Committee Motion:
We have the following Motion made by
Glenda and seconded by Janet:
I would like to make the motion: that the
"Conformation Show Report" form be
amended to state: "This form must be
forwarded to the ASCA Business Office
postmarked within fifteen (15) business
days of the show date or a late fee will be
charged."
Currently, on the Conformation Show
Report the statement is such: "This
form must be forwarded to the ASCA
Business Office within Fifteen (15) Days
of the show date or a
charged."
late fee will be
Voting was as follows: For—Renee, Liz,
Peter, Rick, Denise, Mary, Wendy, Janet,
Ron, Glenda andNadia. Non-voting—John
Abstain—none. The Motion Passes
Directors voting: Approve: Hellmeister.
Disapprove: Stevens, Bryant, Walter,
Berryessa, Gray, DeChant, McNamara &
MacRoberts. Motion is disapproved.
Officer Report
97:14 DNA COMMITTEE - Copy of
registration papers.
Motion by Gray, seconded by DeChant.
I withdraw the motion below (Ann her
2nd) and replace it with the one below
it.
Old:
I move a requirement be added to the
DNA submission forms for a copy of the
dog's ASCA registration (or any registry
approved by ASCA for Hardship/Foreign
registration) papers to be included with the
sample submission.
Comment: The lab is having a hard time
with forms filled out with the wrong
information/bad handwriting. This should
help them with the correct info they need.
New:
I move a requirement be added to the DNA
submission forms to read:
A copy of the dog's ASCA registration
(or any registry approved by ASCA for
Hardship/Foreignregistration)papers must
be included with the sample submission. If
the pup/dog is unregistered a copy of the
litter registration application or a copy of
both the sire and dam's registration papers
will suffice. If the dog is unregistered and
no papers are available it must be stated on
the submission form. Please write legibly.
Comment: The lab is having a hard time
with forms filled out with the wrong
information/bad handwriting. This should
help them with the correct info they need.
Directors voting: Approve: Bryant, Walter,
Berryessa, Gray, DeChant, Hellmeister,
McNamara & MacRoberts. Abstain:
Stevens. Motion is approved.
99:02 HALL OF FAME COMMITTEE
- Web site and Rule Book Changes.
Motion by DeChant. I move that the HOF
Committee Motion regarding Changes
to the Web Site and the Rule Book that
contains the HOF Rules be approved.
Comments: The Committee found these
changes that need to be made. They made
a motion so that it would be sure to be
included in Rule Book changes.
Anne Shope moved and Sharon Blkins
seconded as follows:
Designated Emergency Motion - This
Motionencompasses ChangeNo. 1through
Change No. 13 as stated below.
CHANGE NO. 1:
At the Web site under rules and regulations,
have the Webmaster add a link to:
Versatility Champions and to Performance
Champions and to Hall of Fame.
Reason: Very few people know the rules
for these awards are in the rulebook named
below. On the Web site, only MVA has a
link to a rulebook.
THE FOLLOWING ARE CHANGES
WHICH NEED TO BE MADE TO THE
RULEBOOK:
MVA NATIONAL RULES
AND REQUIREMENTS FOR
VERSATILITY CHAMPIONS,
PERFORMANCE CHAMPIONS, HALL
OF FAME (REVISED 032503)
CHANGE NO. 2:
Add the Hall of Fame Application for
Kennels to the back of the MVA,VCH,
PCH, HOF Rulebook.
Reason: The application was not included
in the Rulebook.
CHANGE NO. 3:
Correct the Hall of Fame Application as
follows:
Presently under Tracking: CD/TD or
TDX are required CHANGE TO: TD
(tracking).
Reason: TD is the correct requirement.
When this change was implemented, the
rulebook was not updated.
CHAPTER FOUR OFTHE RULEBOOK
SECTION ONE: BREEDER and/or
KENNEL PREREQUISITES
CHANGE NO. 4:
Present Wording:
1. FIVE MANDATORY STOCKDOG
TITLES ...
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Change to:
1. THREE MANDATORY STOCKDOG
TITLES ....
Reason: When the minimum requirements
were changed from five to three, the
rulebook was not updated.
CHANGE NO. 5:
Present Wording:
2.FIVEMANDArORYCONFORMATION
CHAMPIONS (intact only)
Change to:
2. THREE MANDATORY
CONFORMATION CHAMPIONS (intact
or altered)
Reason: When the minimum requirements
were changed from five to three and altered
was implemented, the rulebook was not
updated.
CHANGE NO. 6:
Present Wording:
3.C.Tracking: CD/TD orTDX (companion
dog plus tracking dog) or tracking dog
excellent)
Change to:
3.C. Tracking: TD (tracking title)
Reason: When the requirement for TD only
was implemented, the change was not made
in the rulebook.
CHANGE NO. 8:
ADD A.4
A.4 GRANDFATHER CLAUSE: 99:02
Effective 1/1/03 add to HOF requirements
passed April, 2002:Any allowed titles earned
towards HOF Requirements prior to 1/1/03
will count towards HOF requirements after
1/1/03.Any allowed titles earned after 1/1/03
must be earned under the new HOF
requirements.
Reason: The Grandfather Clause was
inadvertently omitted from the Rulebook.
SECTION ONE: PREREQUISITES FOR
SIREAND/OR DAM
CHANGE NO. 9:
Present wording:
A.3.TrackingCD/TDorTDX (companion
dog plus tracking dog) or (tracking dog
excellent)
Officer Report
Change to:
A.3 Tracking: TD (tracking title)
Reason: When the requirement for
TD only was implemented, the
change was not made in the rulebook.
CHANGE NO. 10:
Present Wording:
A.5. Conformation: Intact CH
Change to:
A.5. Conformation: A-CH or CH
(Altered or Intact Championship)
Reason: When Altered Champions were
implemented, the change was not made in
the rulebook.
CHANGE NO. 11:
Present Wording:
B. Australian Shepherds produced by the
Sire must have earned a combination of
twelve (12) of the above-named titles.
C. Australian Shepherds produced by the
Dams must have earned a combination of
eight (8) ofthe above named titles.
ADD TOTHE END OFTHE SENTENCE
IN B. AND C. A
FOLLOWING LANGUAGE:
COMMA AND THE
B. ...ofwhich a MANDATORY three must
either be from stockorfrom conformation.
C. ...of which a MANDATORY two must
either be fi^om stockorfrom conformation.
Reason: When the minimum requirements
for stock or conformationwere implemented,
the changes were not included in the
rulebook.
CHANGE NO. 12:
TOTALLY NEW D. GRANDFATHER
CLAUSE: 99:02
Effective 1/1/03 add to HOF requirements
passed April, 2002: Any allowed titles earned
towards HOF Requirements prior to 1/1/03
will count towards HOF requirements after
1/1/03.Any allowed titles earned after 1/1/03
must be earned under the new HOF
requirements.
Reason: The Grandfather Clause was
inadvertently omitted from the Rulebook.
CHANGE NO. 13:
All HOF rules referred to in the Times
or at the ASCA Web site must comply
with the rules as named in the rulebook
(as updated and corrected above),
including the grandfather clause.
Reason: Right now rules for HOF are not
being changed concurrently in all locations
to comply with the rulebook when changes
are implemented.
Committee voting: Motion unanimously
approved.
Directors voting: Approve: DeChant,
Hellmeister, Bryant & Stevens. Disapprove:
Walter, Berryessa, Gray & McNamara.
Abstain: MacRoberts. Motion is defeated.
05:02 NATIONAL SPECIALTY
RULES -16.2
Motion by Gray, seconded by Berryessa. I
move the following change to the National
Guidelines:
16.2 Individual detailed expense reports
must be postmarked to the Executive
Secretary for all ASCA Finals events,
including the Junior Handling Finals, 6
months after the last day ofthe Nationals.
Reports with receipts postmarked laterthan
6 months after the last day ofthe Nationals
will not be reimbursed. Reports must
include, but is not limited to, a complete
accounting ofall receipts including judges
expenses, ribbons/trophies, equipment, etc.
Copies of all receipts must be included for
reimbursement. If you are in doubt as to
what information is to be included on your
reimbursable expense reports, contact the
Executive Secretary.
Directors voting: Approve: Unanimous.
Motion is approved.
04:15 ASCA BUSINESS OFFICE
- Computer System
Motion by Walter, seconded by McNamara.
I hereby move to allocate the below funds
for:
1. upgrading the ASCA fileserver and
related hardware and install upgraded
versions of software - $14,000
2.develop aWebapplicationtoallow member
login and update functionality - $4,000
The timeframe ofthis project will be set at
Q3,2007.1 will manage this project.
Comments: Details for this expenditure
have been forwarded to the Board under
separate cover. The intent of this project is
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for several items, both hardware, software
and development. The result of this will
include: new fileserver hardware (replace
aging hardware); new tape drive; Microsoft
SQL 2005 and Reporting Services. The
development part ofthis project will create
a Web-based application for membership
that will allow a login process as well as
give members the ability to update their
own address information.
Directors voting: Approve: DeChant,
Hellmeister, McNamara, Gray, Berryessa,
Walter,Bryant & MacRoberts. Disapprove:
Stevens. Motion is approved.
02:12 2004 NATIONAL SPECIALTY -
West CoastAustralian Shepherd Club
Reimbursement
Motion by Gray, seconded by McNamara.
I move to reimburse $14,086.97 the
West Coast Australian Shepherd Club for
out ofpocket expenses incurred during the
2004 National Finals Events.
Comments: Attached is the spreadsheet
for preliminary and actual budgets for
reference. In comparing the actual to
the preliminary budgets West Coast was
within reasonable limits, in fact there was
no change in the Juniors and Obedience
Budgets. There was a $398.61 change to
the good in Agility and a $3551.62 change
to the good in the Stockdog Finals. West
Coast madeASCA $2432.76 for the Finals.
West Coast has now had out of pocket
expenses to the sum of $14,086.97 for over
two years. Sitting on this needed revenue
while forcing them to produce two-year-old
receipts is beyond normal limits. West Coast
put on the Finals in good faith they would
be reimbursed for their expenses upon an
accounting of their expenses and income.
They have produced the accounting and we
in turn need to pay our bills.
Directors voting: Approve: McNamara,
Gray, Walter, Bryant & MacRoberts.
Disapprove: Berryessa & Stevens.
Abstain: Hellmeister & DeChant. Motion
is approved.
04:05 AGILITY COMMITTEE •
Section 1.
Motion by Bryant. I move to approve the
following from the Agility Committee:
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Officer Report
Ally, this motion passed with 7 yes votes
and one no vote (from Sue Graham). Please
send this to the BoD for discussion and
voting. Motion by Art, 2nd by Kristi, to be
effective 6/1/07
APPENDIX C
ASCA AGILITY JUDGING
PROGRAM
Section 1 - Requirements
All individuals on-thc NADAC Approved
Judges List are-automatically eligible to
officiateratASCA sanctioned Agtiity^Triatsr
In additionrlndividuals on a former (within
the past ten years) NADAC Approved
Judges List, as well as approved agility
judges from other organizations (USDAA,
CPE, AAC, CKC,andAKC, and afterMay
31, 2006, DOCNA) may apply to become
ASCAAgility Judges.
To be considered for an ASCA approved
Agility Judge, an applicant (who
requirements;
meet the following
1. The applicant must be a fully approved
(not provisional, apprentice or under
supervision) judge in another major
agility organization atany level (USDAA,
AAC, CPE, CKC, and AKC, NADAC,
and after May 31, 2006, DOCNA) and
have successfully completed three (3)
sanctioned judging assignments in
any major agility organization. This
requirement does-not-apply to former
NABA€-approved-Judges-fcist-at-any
2. The applicant must fill out the ASCA
Agility Judge's Application and include
the required documentation.
3. Applicants (and current ASCA Judges)
must pass an open book examevery two
years to remain on the ASCAApproved
Agility judges list. All questions on the
test must be answered correctly. A judge
may retake the test until all questions are
answered correctly.
4. Applicants must have Internet access
and a valid email address.
5. Applicants and judges must be in good
standing with ASCA.
6. Periodically applicants may be evaluated
on how efficiently and well they can set
a course and their overall performance
as a judge.
7. Applicants must have titled at least
one dog at the highest level in any
Agility Organization listed above.
(Elite level for ASCA or NADAC, the
Excellent level in AKC, etc.)
Directors voting: Approve: DeChant,
Hellmeister, McNamara, Gray, Berryessa,
Bryant, MacRoberts & Stevens. Disapprove:
Walter. Motion is approved.
04:05 AGILITY COMMITTEE • Trial
Premium
Motion by Bryant. I move to accept the
following from the Agility Committee.
This motion was approved unanimously.
Motion by Sue, 2nd by Andrea. Effective
6/1/07.
Section 2.1.2 Trial Premium
First paragraph currently reads:
Clubs may offer a maximum of six (6)
ASCA® sanctioned classes pertrial per day
in any combination they choose. Affiliates
miist publish an Agility Trial Premium
at least six (6) weeks in advance of the
proposed trial date. A copy ofthe premium
shall be sent to the ASCA® office (along
with the trial sanctioning paperwork) and
the judge(s) who is/are to officiate.
Amend it to read:
Section 2.1.2 Trial Premium
Clubs may offer a maximum of six (6)
ASCA® sanctioned classes per trial per
day in any combination they choose.
A copy of the premium shall be sent to
the ASCA® office along with the trial
sanctioning paperwork. The ASCA® office
will acknowledge receipt of sanctioning
paperwork and approval of the premium.
Premiums cannot be distributed until
approved. A copy of the premium is to be
sent to the judge(s) who is/are to officiate
and should be distributed and/or posted
to prospective exhibitors at least five (5)
weeks in advance of the proposed trial
date.
Amend checklist ofitems to be included
on the premium as follows:
Item 7 Current wording: A description of
prizes and awards.
Change to:
Item#7: Adescription of prizes and awards
and a description of how High in Trial
awards (if offered) are to be calculated.

Insert new item #15 to read:
The name, phone number andemail address
of the trial secretary and trial chairperson.
Other trial officials may also be listed.
Rationale: clubs are distributing premiums
that have not been reviewed and contain
incorrect information. For those affiliates
who submit paperwork at the 45 day
deadline, distributing premiums 5 weeks
in advance will give the office 10 days for
review. Affiliates can submit paperwork
earlier and thus obtain earlier approval of
their premiums which will allow for earlier
distribution.
Directors voting: Approve; Unanimous.
Motion is approved.
99:02 HALL OF FAME COMMITTEE
- Sec. 3.
Motion by DeChant. I move that the
ASCA Board approve the following HOP
Committee Motion.
HALL OF FAME COMMITTEE
MOTION BY: Dorothy Montano/Second
by Sharon Elkins
PLACEMENT: SectionThree ofthe MVA/
HOF/VCH Rulebook:
HOFX & SHOE
A kennel must have earned HOF to
ualify for HOFX. If a kennel's progeny
arn 10 HOF qualifying titles in any
ndividual discipline, that kennel may
put HOFX (HALL OF Fame Excellent)
nd that discipline's first letter.
isciplines are: agility(a), conformation
c), obedience(o), tracking(t), and
orking(w). Upon a kennel earning
OFXcw (Hall of Fame Excellent
onformation and working), that kennel
ill have earned SHOP (Supreme Hall of
ame).
ection four of the MVA Rulebook:
certificate similar to our title certificates
or our dogs would then be issued for each
OFX-(discipIine letter). Upon the kennel
arning HOFXcs (Hall of Fame Excellent
onformation and working), then a kennel
vould receive the fancier title framable
ertificate with calligraphy and be noted
s achieving the highest distinction of
HOP(Supreme Hall of Fame).
Officer Report
VOTING FOR: 62.5%—Dorothy Montano,
Sharon Elkins, Anneke de Jong, Anne
Shope and Robin McNeill. VOTING
AGAINST: 37.5%—Cheri Preciado, Gina
Larson, Chris Davies. Motion passes by
majority.
RECOMMENDED IMPLEMENTATION:
January 1,2008
RECOMMENDED
MEMBERSHIP APPROVAL:
BALLOT/
The Committee will leave this
decision up to the Board. The Committee
felt that with the impact of a HOFX,
membership approval would be appreciated
prior to implementation.
REASONS FOR APPROVAL: The letters
behind the HOFX denote excellence in
independent disciplines, thereby rewarding
all breeders equally. The requirement and
emphasis for stmcture and working remains
in place as a breeder MUST FIRST qualify
forHOFpriortoearningHOFX.Preserving
our breed's heritage is maintained by giving
SHOPto only those kennels who accrue 10
working and 10 champions. Retaining the
prerequisites as-is for HOF keeps the
qualifying HOF titles consistent and less
confusing. HOFX would be a simple
verification process for the business office
in issuing HOFX(letters)and SHOP.
/FIRST SAMPLE; HOFXcoa BREEDER/
KENNELrepresents Hall of FameExcellent
conformation (10 HOF conformation titles),
obedience (10 HOF obedience titles), and
agility (10 HOF agility titles). SECOND
SAMPLE: SHOP HOFXcwa BREEDER/
KENNEL represents (a) Supreme Hall of
Fame, meaning the breeder earned 10
working and 10 conformation HOF titles
to pick up the highest Hall ofFame honor
and (b) the breeder also picked up Hall of
Fame Excellent for agility (10 HOF agility
titles).
REASONS FOR DISAPPROVAL: Some
feel it is egregious to give a reward for all
individual disciplines as they wishto keep
the emphasis primarily on working and
conformation. Some felt that this HOFX
and SHOP were too easy and others felt it
too hard, plus unfair to breeders/kennels
that are no longer breedingor competing.
Feedback also came in that some folks
didn't wanttheHOFprerequisites toremain
the same for HOFX; these folks wanted the
higher titles (advanced) to count.
Directors voting: Approve: None.
Disapprove: Unanimous. Motion is
defeated.
97:01 ASCA MEMBERSHIP RATE
INCREASE - Service Member
Motion by Gray, seconded by Bryant.
I move to increase the Service membership
fee from $8 to $10 effective June 1,2007:
Rationale: For the people who are using
our services $10 is not a big hardship. For
the people who are just registering dogs
for competition, this is usually a one time
fee when they get a tracking number on
their dog. ASCA will spend more than
$10 printing certificates and mailing them
during the lifetime of the dog.
Directors voting: Approve: Bryant, Walter,
Berryessa, Gray, DeChant, Hellmeister,
McNamara 8c MacRoberts. Abstain:
Stevens. Motion is approved.
00:20 REGISTRY RULES - Fees
Motion by Gray, seconded by Bryant.
I move to increase the individual dog
registration fees effective June 1, 2007 to
the following:
0-1 year
1 - 2 years
2+ years
Full
$15
$30
$50
Service
$30
$60
$100
Breeder discounts when registering the
entire litter will remain a discount of
$3 per puppy for full ASCA members
only. Discount does not apply to Service
Members.
Note: The current AKC individual
registration is $20 per dog. There hasn't
been a fee increase in a long time. This
will help keep up with the increases in
costs such as postage, printing and labor
that is required to process the individual
applications.
Directors voting: Approve: Bryant,
Stevens, Gray, DeChant, Hellmeister &
MacRoberts. Disapprove: Walter, Berryessa
& McNamara. Motion is approved.
04:06 SHOW RULES CHANGE - Late
Fees
Motion by Bryant, seconded by Gray. I
move toincrease thelatefees forsubmitting
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show results effective June 1, 2007 as
follows:
Change the Show Rules and Regulations,
Chapter 13.1 from:
'Penalty for non-compliance, is one dollar
($1.00) for each days delay and such
other penalties as may be imposed by the
Board of Directors ofASCA®.'
To:
'Penalty for non-compliance, is ten dollars
($10.00) for each days delay and such
other penalties as may be imposed by the
Board of Directors ofASCA®.'
Change the Obedience rules Chapter 1,
section 31 as follows:
From:
'Penalty for noncompliance is one dollar
($1.00) for each day's delay and such other
penalties as may be imposed by the Board
of Directors ofASCA®.'
To:
'Penalty for noncompliance is ten dollars
($10.00) for each day's delay and such
other penalties as may be imposed by the
Board of Directors ofASCA®.'
ChangetheStockDogRules andRegulations
Chapter 5, Section 8 Submission of Trial
Records to ASCA from:
'Penalty for non-compliance shall
be one (1) dollar per day as well as
other penalties as may be imposed by the
ASCA Stockdog Committee and ASCA
Board ofDirectors.'
To:
'Penalty for non-compliance shall
be ten (10) dollars per day as well as
other penalties as may be imposed by the
ASCA Stockdog Committee and ASCA
Board of Directors.'
Rationale: This fee increase came as a
recommendation from the office. The
office had a hard time getting the finals lists
preparedthis past year due to clubs sending
in late results. At 1 dollar a day fine, it's
not that much of a hardship to be 1 month
late with their results ($30). However, 1
month is a huge impact to the office and
the nationals host club awaiting the list of
qualified dogs. Clubs need to submittheir
Officer Report
results in a timely fashion and hopefully by
raising the fines, they will be motivated to
do so. The agility late fines have been $10 a
day for awhile now. This motion brings the
rest of the programs into line with that.
Directors voting: Approve: Bryant, Walter,
Berryessa, Gray, DeChant, Hellmeister,
McNamara & MacRoberts. Disapprove:
Stevens. Motion is approved.
00:20 REGISTRY RULES - Litter Fee
Increase
Motion by Gray, seconded by Bryant.
I move to increase the litter application fees
effective June 1,2007 to the following:
Full
Age 0-6 Months $21
Age 6-12 Months $30
Age 12 - 24 Months $55
Age 24+months $110
Service
$42
$60
$110
$220
Note: the current AKC registration fee is
$25 per litter plus $2 per puppy. There
hasn't been a fee increase in a long time.
This will help keep up with the increases
in costs such as postage, printing and
labor that is required to process the litter
applications.
Directors voting: Approve: Bryant, Stevens,
MacRoberts, Gray, DeChant, Hellmeister
& Walter. Disapprove: Berryessa &
McNamara. Motion is approved.
FILL IN NEW INFO:
Approved:
• Appointment ofLori Fausett to the Rally
Committee
Change of Address
• The following ASCA® Breeder Judges
have been approved for the next level.
ASCA Non-Regular Judge
Libby Graham, Po Box 1962, Elizabeth,
CO 80107, (303) 646-1148
Tammy Seaman, 2221 Gun Club Rd. SW,
Albuquerque, NM 87105, (505) 877-
4771
Laura Diebold, 8239 Tommy Dr., San
Diego, CA 92119, (619)741-1449
Kerry Kirtley, 1515 Devore Rd, Devore,
CA 92407, (909) 887-1959
ASCA Provisional Judge
Pamela Nelson, 4840 Asbury Rd.,
Albertville, AL 35951, (256) 558-6027
Judge #4163
Maarten Walter, 30429 Gowan Rd., Rainer,
OR 97048, (505) 556-2829
Judge #1
Heather Herron, 5884 Wisner Hwy.,
Adrian, MI 49221, (515) 263-3626
Judge #4168
ASCA Senior Breeder Judge
Anne Shope, 671 CR A032, Estancia, NM
87016, (505) 384-2547
Judge #3109
Sandy Rees, 7134 W. Caribbean Ln.,
Peoria, AZ 85381, (623) 412-2529
Judge# 1891
(All changes ofaddress MUST go totheASCA® Business Office to be recorded
and to continue receiving yourAussieTimes)
Mr/Mrs/Ms (must include).
Address
City
Ph
E-maii address
State
Fax _
This change effective on
Date sent
• Iama judge • 1own a registered kennel Name
• Isubscribe to the Show &Trials Newsletter • Iam an Affiliate ClubOfficer
(Ail changes regarding Affiliate Club Officers must be made on the official "Affiliate Club Officer
Change" form. Please request this form from the Business Office. No exceptions.)
Zip.
Mail to: ASCA® BUSINESS OFFICE, 6091 E. STATE HWY 21, BRYAN, TX 77808-1898
For Office Use Only: Date Rec. Date Proc.
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Officer Report
DNA Process at Therion
[Reprinted]
When a sample comes in to us, all the information on the dog
(sire, dam, owner, registry and tracking numbers, etc.) is logged
into the database and the sample is labeled. This takes 1 day.
When 46 samples (combination of blood cards and blood
tubes) are received and logged in, they are assigned to a plate and
sent to the lab for processing. This plate is a physical object that
holds each sample in a separate compartment; the plate is placed
into our analysis equipment, which then analyzes the samples.
Ideally, the longest a sample should wait for a plate assignment
is 1 week.
Between the time the laboratory first isolates DNA to the
time their final analysis is completed is roughly 1 week.
At that point, the data is put into the database for final
analysis and review. During this period the offspring's results
are double-checked, ImmGen results are adjusted for the parents
if necessary, the parents either qualify or are excluded and a
determination is made as to whether any samples need to be
rerun. This process takes 2 days.
Please note, DNA data generated by ImmGen results must
be adjusted becauseofcalibration differences between ImmGen's
and Therion's equipment. Without adjusting for these known
(and consistent)output differences,every parentagecomparison
would incorrectly result in an exclusion.
Any sample needing to be rerun is assigned to a new plate
and the laboratory and review steps are repeated. (A sample
would need to be rerun ifit yielded results for less than 7 ofthe
.12markerswe're analyzingor if it didn't produceenoughresults
to do parentage verification, due mainly to a poor sample.)
When samples are approved for reportiifig, all updates are
added to the ASCA database, certificates and a customer list
are created, an invoice and a resubmission list are prepared and
everything is e-mailed to the ASCA Business Office. This takes
at least 1 day.
Weexpecttoreturn results within 14worldng daysassuming
a minimum of40samples aresubmitted perweek (2000 samples
per year). This alsoassumes all samplesarecollectedaccording
to the protocol sent with the collection kits and the samples are
viable.
The first source of delay is in shipping. Although most
samples take ~3 days to arrive here, we have had some take much
longer. In some cases, we never receive the sample. (Samples
should be sent "return receipt" so you know the lab received
them.)
The second source ofdelay is if we receive only ^20 samples
per week. The week of September 4, 2005 saw 7 samples
received. Without enough samples coming in, plates cannot be
assigned and samples must wait to be processed until enough
samples are received. If we were to process only seven samples
at a time, Therion would have to charge significantly more for
its services.
Reruns are the third reason for delay. As Will Gergits
(Therion's Managing Partner) discussed at the National General
Membership meeting in GA in '05, not all owners follow the
sample collection procedures. Improperly collected samples (wet,
not enough sample, contaminated sample) often require multiple
reruns and sometimes resubmission. If an improperly collected
sample is the (potential) parent of a litter, the ENTIRE litter is
held up while waiting for a result.
Unfortunately,TV programs like X-Files, CSI and Crossing
Jordan compress this timetable into days or hours for dramatic
effect. Owners need to take this into consideration when
expecting results to come back.
Once the Business Office receives the genotype certificates
via e-mailthey are printedand anASCACertificate is produced
for the dog. Both are mailed to the owner within a day or
two. A copy of the Genotype certificateis also filedin the dog's
permanent record.
Any questions members have regarding the status of
their dog's sample/results should be directed to ASCA,
NOT Therion. The Business Office will take care of yoiu*
questions.
DNA NOTICE
The DNA lab is having a hard time with forms that are filled out with the wrong information and/or bad handwriting.
From now on, please include a copy of the registration papers for the dog you are DNA-ing with the sample being sent
to the lab. The Board passed the following motion in February:
"A copy of the dog's ASCA registration [or any registry approved by ASCA for Hardship/Foreign registration) papers must
be included with the sample submission. If the pup/dog is unregistered, a copy of the litter registration application or a
copy of both the sire and dam s registration papers will suffice. If the dog is unregistered and no papers are available,
it must bestated on the submission form. Please write legibly."
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Jerry M, Aufox
2665 Marl Oak Drive • Highland Park, illinois 60035
Home: 847-432-1927 • Work;847-349-2516
E-mail:- aufox@rcn.com
I have been a member of ASCA for over twenty years and active in three regional clubs in the
Midwest (SEMASA, Outback ASC, and RRVASA). Iam familiar with ASCA's Bylaws, programs,
rules and policies. My activities with ASCA began in the stock trial arena. I stili trial today and
compete in conformation with three of my Aussies. My national activities include being the'
President of ASCA for five years and a ASCA Director for six years. I was the co-chair of the
2003 Nationals to be held in West Bend Wisconsin, and was the Show Secretary of the 1995
Nationals in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Ihelped establish the Cee Hambo Trust to assist Juniors
in financing their education.
I have watched ASCA. grow from a medium size national organization to being a large
international organization caring for the Australian Shepherds we all love. Ihave been part ofthe
Board that in myopinion moved to bringgreater professionalism to our organization inhaving full
financial audits performed on a yearly basis with the goal to place ASCA on a firm financial
footing and hiring an Executive Director. I have worked and had some success in improving
ASCA's response to member's concerns and reduced the rhetoric within the Board and with our
members. We obtained liability insurance that covers all activities of all our affiliates and
established the ASCA Foundation a tax deductible organization to help obtain contributions to
fund educational and research activities. The Cee Hambo Trust is now part of the ASCA
Foundation.
I believe and am committed to make ASCA not only a great organization but one which is
dominant with respect to the Australian Shepherd breed. We still have a number of areas to
improve. The biggest is to find newsources of income to allow us to bring greater resources to
our business officewhich will improve communication, develop better structure, consistency in
rules, proceduresand policies and provide swifter responses and greater impartially in application
ofourprocedures and rules both domestically and internationally. Financial reporting and record
keeping is moving in the right direction but still needs to be improved.
Professionally, 1am an corporate attorney and hold the position of Chief Legal Officer and
Secretary of A. M. Castle &Co., an international, publicly held company that processes and
distributes ferrous and nonferrous metals. I believe my success in business and other
organizations isbased ongetting things accomplished and meeting the needsofmy corporation
and clients. Iwill bring these same skills to bear on my functioning as Board Member. Ibelieve
ithas provided somemeasureofsuccess in the past. Iremain firmly committed totheAustralian
Shepherd as a breed and ASCA as a member club, ithink that my professional experience and
dedication to seeing thatthe possible isaccomplished has in some measureassisted in meeting
thevarying needs and aspirations ofour club membership. Since 1amretiring in July of this year,
1 will have more time to devote to ASCA, if elected. We are a multifaceted group with
multifaceted needs. We can meet them, growand become the club of choice for anyone owning
an Australian Shepherd. I would appreciate being given another term to continue to make
progress in achieving this goal.
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Pebruary 19,2007
ATTN: JEAN
ASCA Business Office
6091 E. State Highway 21
Bryan, TX 77808
RE: Resume for Board ofDirector Position
Dear Jean:
Please consider this my resume to be considered for a position on the ASCA Board of
Directors.
I would like to be consideredto be elected to the ASCABoard. I have completed two
terms on the Board prior to this year off. During that time I was a very active Board member
and had an excellent attendance and voting record and was liaison to several committees.
There are several things that have not been settled in the year I was away and I would
like to be part of the process of continuing to moveASCAintothe future but not forgetting
where we came from in the process.
Forthose who don't know who I am-1 am a full time dairy farmer andpart-time legal
secretary. My husband and I have a dairy farm in Wallingford,Vermont. We have two
daughters whoare very active withtheirhorses andraising and showing sheepthrough 4-H. We
also have the Aussies to work the sheep and cattle.
I would appreciate yourvotes andplease feel free to contact me shouldyou haveany
questions.
Sincerely,
Chris VT
Christine H. Davenport
Otterknoll Farm
1261 East Street
Wallingford, VT 05773
otterknoll@aol.com
cc:
Jo Kimes
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Rick Gann
After All Aussies
3023 Duff Dr. Arlington, TX 76013
(817) 795-9452
http://www.afterallaussies,com/
rlck.aann@eds.com
Dear ASCA Membership: I respectfully submit my resume to you for your consideration as I am asking for your
support to elect me to the ASCA Boai^ of Directors.
Objective: To work closely vWto the ASCA Business Office In order to assist In serving the membeiship as well as
the Board of Directors. My goal is to assist the ASCA Business Office get back on track and provide the high level
of customer service to \A^ich the ASCA membership is accustomed. ) am committed to making sure that ASCA
continues to protect and preserve the Australian shepherd and to guarantee ASCAmaintains a quality
relationshipwith its membership. It is my beliefthat the ASCA membership should have a voice in the direction in
vrhich the dub is headed. The ASCA Board works for its members and should be held accountable as well as
uphold professional leadership qualities.
Education: Bachelors Degree from Texas Tech University
ASCA Experience:
• I have been a member of ASCAfor over ten years and active intwo regionalAffiliate dubs, Heart of
Texas ASC and The NorthTexas ASC. I have had the opportunity to hold the following positions for
HOTASC: president, vice president, and treasurer; Icurrentlyserve as an active board member.
• As a show chairman for HOTASC, I have been responsible for hosting many conformation shows as well
as a pre-show for the 2006 Wisconsin Nationals.
• I have been an active member of the Conformation Committee for the past four years. This committee
has given me the experienceofworking with a group ofASCA members on a daily basis. I am an active
participant qn the committee via e-mail.
. • 1amcurrentiyan ASCA Senior Breeder Judge with morethan forty judging assignments to mycredit I
havejudged all overthe country which has given me insight on a truly diverseAussiecommunity.
Background: My family and Iare veryactive with the Australian Shepherd and its parent dub. After All Aussies
was bom in 19^with the partnership of my wIfeMelinda .and our friend Janet White. Our Aussies dabble In
everything from confotmation tostockwork to obedience and agility, i strongly support the all-around athlete that
is the Australian Shepherd. I am dedicated and loyal to mycommitments; I have been at mypresent job for
fourteen years and 1enjoy my job and my colleagues.
1would appreciate yourvoteand support In toe Impending election. Thank youforyour consideration.
Sincerely,
Rick Gann
(A
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May-June 2007
[Bulletin Board is complied by Ann DeChant.]
Affiliates to Host 2009 Nationals and Neyond
As we prepare for the 2007 Nationals In NewJersey and
look ahead to the2008 Nationals In Los Vegas, the ASCA®
Board is seeking applicants for hosting the 2009 National.
Speaking of Nationals
It's time to get registrations in order for all dogs you-plan to
enter in the 50'^ Anniversary ASCA® National Specialty.
Please plan ahead and realize that your last-minute registration
could become a disappointment if it's not taken careofahead
of the entry deadline. Please be considerate of the ASCA
Business Office Staff who have full plates oil year long.
Also, please be sure that you have signed everything with all
required signatures, that you. have enclosed photos and all
required information, and that you have included the proper
feesi Missing information, photos, and missing payments all
contribute to registration delays.
Reminder from the Registrar -
Sires, Dams and DNA
Applications for Litter Registration from Sires and/or Dams
producing their third litter will not be processed until the
Sire and/or Dam has been DNA profiled with on ASCA®
-approved lab and recorded as DNA-CP or DNA-VP with
the ASCA® Registrar, effective January 1, 2006. This
requirement means that Sires and/or Dams must be DNA
Profiled before their third litter can be registered. Registrations
oflitters may be held upwhile this DNA Requirement is being
fulfilled.
Your best bet is to send the DNA to the lob for a Sire and/or
Dam who is approaching their third litter two tothree months
prior fo the planned breeding. Or send the DNA to the lab
for any dog you plan on breeding as soon as you decide
they are breeding quality. That way, you ensure that the DNA
results are received and parentage is verified.
Please see the article from Therion on our DNA process
included in this issue, on page19.
5/iow Coordinator help requested
The Show Report Forms are being revised. Until updated
report forms are available, the ASCA® Office would
appreciate you including the Registration Numbers for all
winners that are reported on the Conformation Show Report
Forms. This will speed up the Conformation and Obedience
Show Results!
Affiliate Clubs have Free Space
Whatdo youmean free space? Affiliate Clubs have space
in the Aussie Times once a year for a club report to be
included in "Affiliate News". This update for the Membership
is the responsibility of the Affiliate Rep. for each Club. Of
course, the Club also has the responsibility to ensure that
what issubmitted by the Rep. is accurate.
What Clubs will be featured in the upcoming issues of the
Aussie Times?
The Affiliate Clubs that are in the following states are scheduled
for space in the July-August 2007 Aussie Times: Michigan,
Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Iowa, and
Missouri. The deadline for theJuly-August issue is May 15,
2007.
Also, to allow you to plan ahead, the Affiliate Clubs that
are in the following states are scheduled for space in the
Issue: September-October issue will include reports from:
Arkansas, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana,
Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, South
Carolina, Georgia, and Florida.The deadline for the
September-October issue is July 15, 2007.
The ASCA® Foundation
By your donation to Epilepsy Research orthe Phenome Project
through the ASCA® Foundation, you can help ASCA® benefit
ourbreed immeasurably. Please sendyour donation madeout
to The ASCA® Foundation to the ASCA® Business Office,
6091 E. State Highway 21, Bryan TX 77808 (new address!]
and besure to indicate that your donation is for the Epilepsy
Research or the Phenome Project.
Along with these two projects, the ASCA® Foundation is
also the home of the Cee Hambo Education Trust. You can
make donations to that Fund as well. This education Trust is
in memory of Cee Hambo and provides a scholarship for
ASCA® Members. See the next issue of the Aussie Times for
more details about this award.
Thanks to the following donors to the ASCA® Foundation
received since the last issue of the Aussie Times: A Southern
Tradition ASA donated $1600 and Gateway ASC donated
$100, both to Epilepsy research.
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Finals Donation Thanks
Did you ordera Finals Calendar? Francesca Canfield sent
a notice out through the ASCA(S>-L that she was doing a
calendar of 2006 Stockdog Finals photos to raise money to
support the 2007 Finals. Shesenta donation of $ 1185.49
from thesoleofthe Finals Calendars. Thanks for on innovative
idea! I have one, and I really hope she keeps this going.
What a great calendar and a great ideal
Committee Resumes - Old and New
If you have an interest in serving on an ASCA® Committee,
please send your resume to the ASCA Executive Secretary, Jo
Kimes. The Obedience Committee and thejunior Committee
have openings for Members from Region 7 (Europe). The
Conformation Committee needs members for Regions 3, 4,
6, and 7. The Education Committee is not full. The Agility
Committee is in need of Members from all Regions except 5.
The DNA& Genetics Committee con also use a few interested
Members. HOF is also looking for more Members. The new
Rally Committee has been appointed and needs a few more
Members from all Regions except for Regions 5 &6. See the
Committee page on the ASCA® Web site at http://www.
asca.org/ASCA+lnformation/Committees to see which
Committees hove openings, and for which Regions.
As per the Stockdog Committee procedures, weareexpressly
announcing that there is an opening in Region 7 (Europe).
If interested, please send your resume to the Executive
Secretary.
LEP/Hardship Committee
ASCA® has a Comrhittee of three people who receive
scanned photos ofthe dogs submitted for LEP and Hardship
registration, andthe current Committee terms oreexpired. The
purpose and requirements are below. If you would like to
apply to review the photos of these dogs to help determine
whether they meet the Breed Standard, please send your
applications toJo Kimes at the address below.
Purpose: The purpose of this committee will be to view all
applications for Hardship Registration and LEP Registration
and to determine eligibility.
Requirements: Three committee members shall beappointed by
the ASCA Board ofDirectors for a two-year term. Committee
members may reapply for membership. Members must have
at least ten years of ASCA membership and involvement in
breeding and competing in ASCA programs. At least one
committee member will hove trained and/orcompeted with
Australian Shepherds in stockdog trials. At least onecommittee
member will be an ASCA Breeder Conformation judge.
New Nationals Committee
At the suggestion of Members who attended the 2006
Affiliate Meetings and the General Membership Meetings,
the Board of Directors decided at their Meetings to form a
Nationals Committee consisting of one existing Committee
member from each venue that has Nationals experience asa
representative for that particular venue to compile a Nationals
Procedure Manual. Additional members may be added, if
necessary, out of a pool of members that have actively served
on Notional Committees. The timeline is 120 days after the
initiation of the committee for the Committee to come up with
a first draft.
If you are interested in working on this project or the LEP/
Hardship Committee, please send your resumes to Executive
Secretary, Jo Kimes, 699 FM 101 1, Liberty, TX 77575, FAX
(936) 336-2379, jo.kimes@imsday.com.
The ASCA® Board decided at their April 2006 Meetings
that Committee resumes are being sought for all Committees
at all times. Even if there aren't openings, we will hold them
until the next Nationals so that you con be considered at
that time to fill the Committee for which you hove applied!
If you are interested in serving on any ASCA® Committee,
please send your resume to Executive Secretary, Jo Kimes,
699 FM 1011, Liberty, TX 77575, FAX (936) 336-2379,
jo. kimes@imsday.com.
Registry Rules Change
At their Meeting at the 2006 Nationals, the Board ofDirectors
voted to require that in order to use the ASCA Registry service,
all owners ofa co-owned dog have to be ASCA members.
If one or more co-owners is a full member and one or more
co-owners ore service members the registration fees for a
full member will be charged. This will go into the Registry
Rules at the appropriate place and will be effective January
1, 2007.
ASCA®Agility
ASCA Agility trials are being held across the US with great
success. Clubs are hosting trials that are attracting a good
number of dogs. Keep up the good work! If your club is
interested in hosting a trial but doesn't know where to start,
contact the Agility Committee for helpful hints (sssssgrghgrn®
aol.com).
The Agilityjudges list continues togrow. If you hove a favorite
judge in another major agility venue, ask them to check out
the Agility Rulebook - Appendix C on how to become an
ASCA Agility Judge.
Speaking of Agility - Turn in your Qs to Sue Graham at
sssssgraham@aol.com. 50 Qualifying runs can win you
$500. Thanks to WCASA for thinking of this imaginative way
to promote ASCA® Agility! Contact SueGraham for details:
sssssgroham@aol.com or 909-596-8452 (fox/phone #).
The Web site for more information is; www.wcasa.net.
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Passports Required
Attention Judges and exhibitors:
Apassport is now required to fly between Canada and the US,
and beginning next year(2008), a passport will be required to
cross a land border.
Good Sportsmanship
On the topic of teaching our children well, our ASCA Junior
Program has a stated goal to encourage Juniors to become
involved with their Australian Shepherds. Further, it's stated that
the program seeks to instill the concept of good sportsmanship,
good work ethics and pride. It is the responsibility of the
ASCA adult members to act as role models and teachers to
our juniors.
We need to remember that we teach our children how to
behave at dog shows byour own behaviors. We, as adults,
hove to display good sportsmanship at all times at ASCA
events. How else can we demand that our [uniors behave
responsibly?
So let's not ignore situations when an adult is setting a bad
example for our juniors. Let's live byfhejuniors Program goals to
promote good sportsmanship byacting responsibly ourselves
and ensure those around us do as well.
Several New Rules Going into Effect
June 1, 2007
For a complete picture of the changes that are coming up,
please review the enclosed Secretary's Reports. Here are some
changes to look for. You will see new Registration Fees for
Litters and Individual Registrations. Late fees for Show Reports
mailed after the 15 daypostmark dateare going up from $1
per day to $10 per day. Service Member Fees aregoing up.
When sending in DNA sample to Therion, please include a
copy ofyour dog's registration papers. This will assist them in
deciphering handwriting and cut down on the lab's having
to ask the Office for translation assistance!
Finals and Merit Competitors Must be Full ASCA
Members
Per Section 8.2 of the ASCA Policy book, the owners of all
dogs competing for Finals andMerit points must be Full ASCA
Members. If you are planning oncompeting for Finals orMerit
points, please make sure your membership is current and is
the 'Full' type before the qualifying period begins. This will
ensure proper recording of your results.
On the cover...
^OTCH Colorado's Sonsi Sioux UDX, DNA-VP
2006 I^uper Dog Finals Winner • SupremeObedience Champion
Owner: JayneLips • BushkillPA
From day one Sonsi has been referredto as the perfectpuppy.
Sonsi housebroke herself andnever chewed anything thatwas notoneof hertoys.
When I waslooking intogetting anAussie puppy, I wanted a dogI couldhavefun
with—I neverhadany intentions of doing competition Obedience,
so receiving an OTCH andwinning theSuper Dog Finals was noteven a thought,
I just wanted a dog that was obedient and well-behaved.
After our first session of Beginner/Novice classes the instructor told me that
I should notreturn to herclass, butmoveup to the Open/Utility Class.
I had no idea whatOpen and Utilitywere since Sonsi
was my Novice A dog and the first competition dog I have trained.
Sonsi excelled ateverything shetried, learned everything quickly andwith a smile
on her face. After Sonsi received her CDX, it was clear to me she needed a
betterhandlerand at the recommendation of friend Laura Kirk, I called Diane
Bauman, who fit meinto herbusy schedule and trained me. My first lessons
consistedof me working on footwork by myself while Sonsi watched.
Sonsi may have been quick to learn...but I was not.
I give-credit and thanks to Diane for turning us into a better working team.
Many,th^s also go to Leslie Sorensen (Colorado Aussies) for sending me-my Sweet Sonsi...the perfect puppy
AUSSIE TIMES I May-June 25

Committee Reports
Thefollowing Committee Reportsare published as received(bold indicatesreceipt)and approved:
Agility, Breed Standard Review, By-Laws, Conformation, DNAand Genetics, Education, Hall ofFame,
Junior, Most VersatileAussie, Obedience, Rally, Stockdog, and IVacking.
Agility Committee
Sue Graham, Committee Chair,
sssssgraham@aol.com
Thank you to all the affiliates that are
hosting ASCA® Agility Trials throughout
the United States, Canada, and Germany.
There are been some wonderful contests
created in different areas of the country
to encourage participation in the trials.
The nationwide "50 Runs to Win $500
Contest", created to celebrate ASCA®'s
50-year anniversary is growing and it is
exciting to see various breeds throughout
the nation competing for the prize money.
Good luck, everyone. For more details go
to www.wcasa.net.
Please check the Secretary's Report for
items that have been passed by the Agility
committee and the BoD. The June 1,2007,
rulebook should be up on the Web site and
the new motions will be highlighted.
Currently, the committee is working
on organizing the rulebook into a more
user-friendly format and making sure all
the rules that we have always "played by"
are actually in there, as well as discussing
the option of allowing Junior handlers
competing in the Junior handler division
to enter at the dog's standard jump height.
The committee has also been asked to look
into accepting FCI judges from overseas to
apply to become ASCA® Agility judges.
We are still in need of applicants
for the Agility Committee—please send
your resume to Jo Kimes (Jo.kimes®
imsday.comL The Committee welcomes
your comments, you may send input
directly to the committee chair via e-mail
at: sssgraham@aol.com.
Breed Standard
Review Committee
Terry Martin, Committee Chair, slashv@
htcomp.net
After six long years of working on
this project, the Breed Standard Review
Committee will have completed our
review and recommendations when you
read this. The past year has been spent
26 AUSSIETIMES I May-June 2007
going back through our revisions with the
suggestions and concerns taken from the
spring 2006 Board meeting along with
input from the membership. The completed
recommendations will be turned overto the
Board and published in the Aussie Times
along with explanations for each section.
Please read this document over carefully.
At the spring 2006 meeting, the board
agreed that when these recommendations
are approved by the board, they should
go to the membership for a vote section
by section. Per the ASCA® by-laws,
any change to the Breed Standard has
to be unanimously approved by the
Board and then by a 2/3 majority of the
voting membership. This is of course to
prevent frivolous changes to this important
document that might be driven by fads or
personal interpretations. If some sections
are approved and others are not, the
Standard can still be revised to reflect the
approved sections.
It has been a privilege to work on this
all-important project for the Breed and
to be able to clarify areas that have been
misinterpreted and misunderstood. What
we anticipated would take a year or so
has extended to six years due to research,
membership input, new insight into
misunderstandings, and a desire to "get it
right for the next 30 years". There have also
been areas where research has provided us
with additional information that was not
available in 1977,in particular the shoulder
angle and health issues related to color. A
great deal oftime was spent in researching
the original intent of the authors in 1977.
The committee has read and re-read the
Annotations written that 30 years ago and
strongly recommends that the membership
read this document that will never be
changed. The reasons this committee has
written at this time are solely to explain
why each section had wording changes.
Our hope is that the membership will study
this document carefully and vote with the
thought ofwhat is best for this breed.
Education Committee
Lisa Cameron Bell, Committee Chair,
auzionly@aol.com
Committee roster: Lisa Bell (chair);
Kim Cochran; Shelly Hollen; Kay Marks;
Terry Martin; Chris Reedy; Rhonda
Silveira; Glenda Stephenson; Gina Stocker.
We continue to acceptr^sum^s, preferably
from regions 3 and 7. BoD Liaison-
Michelle Berryessa, DVM.
Shelly Hollen is managing the
Educational presentation for the Nationals.
The current topic suggestion is "Ring
Management for Judges". If you have any
input on this presentation or a presentation
subject please contact Shelly or any
committee member.
The current and continuing projects
include: FAQ sheet—defining contractual
agreements; continued work on the
Miniature Australian Shepherd FAQ
sheet; describing and illustrating the bite
and dentition; guidelines for educational
resources; and creation of materials to be
available for seminar presentations.
We invite membership comments,
questions or concerns and will attempt
to address these issues relating to
Education.
Hall of Fame
Committee
Anne Shope, HOP Committee Chair,
shopes@legendaussies.com
The members of this committee
have been hard at work on Hall of Fame
Excellent (HOFX). Our first proposal to
the Board was voted down by the way,
but we've put together a new one which
we like even better and think you will, too.
This one is in the final stages of tweaking
and we should have a motion forthcoming
in due course to propose this latest version
for HOFX. We thank you for the many
ideas and suggestions you sent to us. You
willprobably see quite a few of these ideas
and suggestions incorporated into the new
proposal for HOFX.
Cheri Preciado is sub-chairing the
planning stagesfora HallofFameASOA®

Member induction. Please let her know
if you feel this is a worthwhile endeavor
and if you have ASCA® members whom
you think should receive such an honor.
Criteria for nominations are currently under
discussion.
HOP requirements are located in an
ASCA® rulebook. You can order this
rulebook online at the ASCA® Web site
or via USPS through the business office.
Along with the HOPprerequisites, included
in this rulebook are the requirements for the
performance and versatility programs as
well as the rules for MYA at the ASCA®
Nationals. We encourage you to download
or order yourself a copy.
The HOPCommitteecan use additional
members. If you are interested, please
send your resume via e-mail to Jo Kimes
at jo.kimes@imsday or via USPS to the
ASCA® Business Office to her attention.
We invite you to share your comments,
questions, concerns, or suggestions on
the Hall of Pame with this Committee.
Committee members are: Chris Davies,
Sharon Elkins, Anneke DeJong, Gina
Larson, Robin McNeill, Dorothy Montano,
Cheri Preciado, and myself. Our Board
Liaison is Ann deChant.
Obedience Committee
Janet White, Committee Chair,
Janet@afterallaussies.com
The obedience committee worked
on a motion regarding the lone novice
exhibitor, which passed the committee,
but was defeated by the Board: "If there
is only one Novice dog entered in a Trial,
the show secretary will make every effort
to find a dog to serve in the capacity of the
other dog in the Novice Group Exercises,
only.This dog will not bejudged or in any
way penalized for his participation and
may or may not be entered in the trial.
This dog must be capable of completing
the Novice Group Exercises in a manner
thatwillnotcompromise theentereddog's
performance, withpreference giventodogs
with a C.D. title or above. Rationale: This
wouldassurethatanexhibitorwhoingood
faith entered a Trial would be able to obtain
a leg that they wouldn't be able to get if
they were the only entrant in Novice."
This motion has merit but needs to be
more specific (or less specific?). We have
decided that the phrase "will make every
effort" is too hard to define. The committee
will continue to consider this idea. We
Commilfee Reports
would love to hear your thoughts on the
matter if you would care to drop me an
e-mail.
Recently it has come to the committee's
attention that some clubs are allowing
exhibitors to enterASCA® obedience trials
"For Exhibit Only". Please, if you are a
show secretary for ASCA® obedience,
know that "PEG" is not allowed! Our
shows are trials, not matches. "PEG" is
against the ASCA® obedience rules as no
where in our rule book does it state that an
exhibitor may enter "PEG". We also have
Chapter Three, Section Two which states:
"No dog may compete in both Novice
and Open at the same trial." The ASCA®
obedience committee is looking in to a
solution for this problem.
Thank you and again, please e-mail
me (Janet White) with any comments,
concerns, or suggestions. Happy heelin'i
Rally Committee
Kay Marks, Committee Chair, ktnarks@
ptd.net
Greetings from your new Rally
Committee! After a bit of a bumpy start,
it was full speed ahead in mid-February
with a new chair and Ally Bryant as our
liaison. We lost one member but gained
another. Gur current members are Cheryl
Mallonee, Cheri Preciado, Sharon Elkins,
Rebecca Smith, Hope Schmeling, Robin
McNeill, Lori Pausett, Peggy Permenter,
and Kay Marks.
A mission statement for the program
was approved (unanimous with one nonvoting)
as follows:
"The ASCA® Rally program is
designed to promote teamwork between
dog and handler in a relaxed, natural
atmosphere that can be as competitive
as the handler desires. The enjoyment
of dog and handler is paramount at each
level. ASCA® Rally is open to ASCA®registered
Australian Shepherds and
all dogs (purebred or mixes) that have
ASCA® tracking numbers."
After much discussion, a motion for
names of program levels was made and
passed with one dissenting vote and one
member not voting. Names as approved
are Rookie (a non-regular, non-titlingclass
along the lines of pre-novice). Novice,
Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite.
Robin, Sharon, and Jeri are on a sub
committee working on developing signs
and descriptions to be sent to the committee
for review. Cheryl and Kay are drafting
regulations, using the basic outline from
the obedience regulations. Also presently
under discussion are requirements for
judges.
If you'd like to join us, please send
your resume to Jo Kimes. Please contact
any ofthe committee members, our liaison,
or myselfifyou have any ideas, comments
or suggestions. We welcome your input!
Stockdog Committee
Mike Bryant, Committee Chair,
mgbryant@4mi.net
*Awards
The rule change was passed unanimously
by the Stockdog Committee to make
certain that it is clear in our rules that Host
Clubs collecting extra fees in exchange for
awards is prohibited.
Motion by Bryant, second by Caldwell.
I move that the Chapter 5, Section 7, of
the June 2007 Rules and Regulations be
modified to read as follows:
SECnGN 7 - DISCRIMINATION
1.No host club shall accept an entry
fee other than that published in its
premium list or flyer, nor in any way
shall discriminate between owners or
handlers.
2. No host club shall offer to any owner or
handler any special inducement, such
as trophies, reduced entry fees, rebates,
additional prize money, or any other
concession, for entering any dog in the
trial.
3. No host club shall accept a fee from any
owner or handler in exchange for special
consideration for any dog entered in the
trial. No host club shall accepta fee from
any owner or handler in order for a dog
to be eligiblefor specialawards. Special
awards include butarenotlimited toHigh
In Trial, and High Combined Score.
Comments: Every member of this
committee believe that the practice of
collecting extraentryfeesinorderfora dog
to be eligible for certain awards is either a
direct violation oftherules oris against the
spirit and intent of the rules. This change
makes it absolutely clearthatthis practice
is prohibited.
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In addition, the section has been cleaned
up and rearranged into 3 subparagraphs
for emphasis and clarity.
+++++++++
*Finals Judges
The following rule change was passed
unanimously by the Stockdog Committee
to clarify the Finals Judge selection
process.
Motion by Bryant, second by Caldwell.
I move that the Chapter 11, Section 7,
Paragraph 2 of the June 2007 Rules
and Regulations be modified to read as
follows:
The list of available judges and their
qualifications as per the stated priorities
will be sent to the ASCA® Stockdog
Committeeby the ASCA® Business Office.
The committee will then recommend a
minimum of six available judges to the
Nationals host club to judge the Finals.
The Host Club must select the Finals
Judges from the list supplied by the SDC.
If less than four Judges from the list are
able to accept, then the Host Club shall
notify the SDC Chairperson, and additional
recommendations will be supplied by the
SDC until four Judges have accepted.
Comments: The way this paragraph is
written now has an insistency. Here is the
current wording:
"The committee will then recommend a
minimum of six available judges to the
Nationals host club to judge the Finals. The
Host Club must select the Finals Judges
from the Finals list supplied by the SDC.
If more than two Judges decline contact
the SDC Chairperson for the next alternate
Judge."
Commiffee Reports
This verbiage only works when exactly
6 judges are recommended, and a problem
occurs in the case of more that 6 judges.
For example, 8 judges are initially
recommended, and the host club is turned
down by the first 3 judges contacted. After
the host club contacts those 3 judges, there
are still 5 left. Yet according to the current
rule, once more than 2 judges decline, the
host club is entitled to another name.
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*Emergency Judges
The committee is currently considering
changes the procedures we currently
have in place regarding the selection of
Emergency Judges. Specifically, how far in
advance of a trial does a cancellation by a
Stockdog Judge constitute an emergency.
The committee is also considering what
rules of conduct should apply to an
Emergency Judge.
+++++++++
*Novice and Junior Entry Fees
Significant Aussie internet Lists
The Board has recently asked the committee
to consider possible rule changes that that
would allow those entered in Novice
Handler or Working Junior Handler
divisions reduced entry fees. It is the
Board's opinion that we need to allow this
practice for the benefit of the Stockdog
Program.
+++++II I 1
The Stockdog Committee thanks all
members who have contributed their ideas
and welcomes comments on any Stockdog
Program issue. For the complete text of all
non-confidential committee discussions,
please subscribe to the SDC-News Yahoo
Group by visiting http:// groups.yahoo.
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Tracking Committee
Celeste Kelly, Committee Chair
dwolfinan@gwi.net
At the time ofthis writing, the Tracking
Committee is dealing with a problem with
Yahoo e-mails, updating the Tracking
Judges' List, and continuing to work on
updating the Judge's Qualification form
and related regs. We hope to have this work
into motions by the first ofApril.
The committee is trying to come
to consensus but there is controversy
regarding how to process the outside
judges. Many committee members would
like to either have only a partial, or
no, qualification form for these judges.
Other committee members would like to
have all outside judges reviewed by the
committee. Check out our motions to see
what happens.
Here are some future agenda items:
1. We have been informed by some club
members that our reg and the info on our
Web site, regarding the forms needed for
a Tracking Test (a premium, a judging
program and a catalog), are unclear.
Dovetailing with this issue, we will
discuss whether the Committee should
review premiums before tests are
sanctioned. The Committee also wants
to make sure judges for Tracking Tests
approvea sitebefore a test to insure there
is enough land for the number of tracks
that are planned for the event.
2. The regs for the National Tracking Test
may need to be clarified.
3. We hope to soon be doing some long
range planning, "How to grow our
program.?"
If anyone has any input on any of
these issues or any other issues related to
Tracking, please contact us.
We have a few slots available on the
Committee.If you are interested in joining
us, please contact, .Tn.Kimes@imsday.
com.
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General Appearance
TheAustralian Shepherd isa well-balanced
dog of medium sizeand bone.Heisattentive
and animated,showingstrength and stamina
combined with unusual agility. Slightly longer
than tall, he has a coat of moderate length
and coarseness with coloring that offers
variety and individuality ineach specimen.
Anidentifying characteristic is his natural
or docked bobtail.
In each sex, masculinity or femininity is
well defined.
Character
The Australian Shepherd is intelligent,
primarily a working dog ofstrong herding and
guardian instincts. He Is an exceptional
companion. He Is versatile and easily trained,
performing his assigned tasks with greatstyle
andenthusiasm. He isreserved with strangers
but does not exhibit shyness. Although an
aggressive, authoritativeworker, viciousness
toward people or animals isintolerable.
Head
Clean-cut, strong, dry and in proportion
to the body. The topskull is flat to slightly
rounded, its length andwidth each equal to
the length of the muzzle which is in balance
and proportioned to the restofthe head.The
muzzle tapers slightly to a rounded tip. The
stop is moderate but well-defined.
(A) Teeth: Afull compliment ofstrong, white
teeth meet in a scissors bite. An even bite
is a fault. Teeth broken or missing by
accident are not penalized.
Disqualifications: Undershot bites;
overshot bitesexceeding 1/8 inches.
(B)Eyes: Very expressive, showing
attentiveness and intelligence. Clear,
almond-shaped, and ofmoderate size, set
a little obliquely, neither prominent nor
sunken, with pupils dark, well-defined and
perfectly positioned. Color isbrown, blue,
amber, or any variation or combination
including flecks and marbling.
(C) Ears: Seton high at the side ofthe head,
triangular and slightly rounded at thetip,
ofmoderate size with length measured by
bringing the tip of the ear around to the
inside corner of the eye. The ears, at full
attention, breakslightly forward andover
from one-quarter (1/4) to one-half (1/2)
above the base. Prick ears and hound type
ears are severe faults.
Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA)
Australian Shepherd Breed Standard
—Effective January 1977—
Neckand Body
The neck is firm, clean and in proportion
tothe body. Itisofmedium length andslightly
arched at the crest, setting well into the
shoulders.
The body isfirm andmuscular.The topline
appearslevel at a natural four-square stance.
The chest is deep and strongwith ribs wellsprung.
The loin is strong and broad when
viewed from the top.The bottom line carries
well back witha moderate tuck-up. The croup
is moderately sloping, the ideal being thirty
(30) degrees from the horizontal.
Tail is straight, not to exceed four (4)
inches, natural bobtail or docked.
Forequarters
The shoulder blades (scapula) arelong and
flat, close set at the withers, approximately
two fingers width at a natural stance and are
well laid back atanangle approximately fortyfive
(45) degrees to the ground.
The upper arm (humerus) is attached at
an approximate right angle to the shoulder
line with forelegs dropping straight,
perpendicular to the ground. The elbow joint
isequidistant from the ground tothewithers.
The legs are straight and powerful.
Pasterns are short,thick and strong,but still
flexible, showing a slight angle when viewed
from the side.
Feet areoval shaped, compact, with closeknit,
well-arched toes. Pads are thick and
resilient; nails short and strong. Dewclaws
may be removed.
Hindquarters
Width of hindquarters approximately
equal to the width ofthe forequarters at the
shoulders. The angulation of the pelvis and
upper thigh (femur) corresponds to the
angulation ofthe shoulder blade and upper
arm forming an approximate right angle.
Stifles are clearly defined, hock joints
moderately bent. The metatarsi are short,
perpendicular to the ground and parallel to
each other when viewed from the rear.
Feet areoval shaped, compact, with closeknit,
well-arched toes. Pads are thick and
resilient; nails short and strong. Rear
dewclaws are removed.
Coat
Of medium texture, straight to slightly |
wavy, weather resistant, ofmoderate length I
with an undercoat.Thequantityof undercoat
varies with climate.
Hair is short and smooth on the head, i
outsideof ears, front of forelegs and below
the hocks. Backs offorelegs are moderately '
feathered; breeches are moderately full. There
is a moderate mane and frill, more
pronounced In dogs than bitches.
Non-typical coats are severefaults.
Color
All colors are strong, clearand rich.
Therecognized colors are blue merle, red
(liver) merle, solid black, and solidred (liver),
all with orwithout white markings and/or tan
(copper) points with noorder ofpreference.
The blue merle and black have black
pigmentation onnose, lips andeye-rims. Reds
and red merles have liver pigmentation on
nose, lips and eye rims.
Butterfly noseshouldnot befaulted under
one year of age.
On all colors, the areas surrounding the
ears and eyes are dominated by color other
than white. The hairline of a white collar does
not exceed the point at the withers.
Disqualifications: Other than recognized
colors. White body splashes. Dudley nose.
Gait
Smooth, free and easy; exhibiting agility
of movement with a well-balanced, ground
covering stride. Fore and hind legs move i
straight and parallel with the center line of!
the body; as speed increases, the feet, both j
front andrear, converge toward thecenter line 1
of gravity ofthe dog, while the topline remains I
firm and level.
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Size
Preferred heightat the withers for males 1
is 20 to 23 inches; that for females is 18 to 21 '
inches, however, quality Is notto besacrificed
in favor of size.
OtherDisqualifications
Monorchidism andcryptorchidism.
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Includes all revisions received from the ASCA® Business Office as of March 2007. Affiliate Clubs, please note: All changes/revisions
regarding club officers must be made to the ASCA Business Office on the official "Affiliate Officer Change" form. Please request a
copy of this form from the Business Office. Changes/revisions cannot be recorded unless this form is used and completed correctly.
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COLORADO
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UBBY GRAHAM, PRES
PO BOX 1962
EUZABETH CO 80107
(303) 646-1148
seredco@enrthlink.net
HIGH PIAINS ASC
MARY JEFFERS, PRES
20950 Ells'" AVE
COMMERCE CITY CO 80022
(303)659-5645
mieffers@nhine.ora
CONNIE HULL, REP
4525 83RDAVE
GREELEY CO 80634
(970) 330-5341
k9Qrt@whnt-wire.com
(300021)
ERNIE HARTNAGLE, REP
32160 PVTRD 055
KIOWA CO 80117
(303) 621-2880
ErnestHnrtnaale@nnl.cflm
ASC OF ALBERTA
JOYCE ROESSNER, PRES
203 RANCH ESTATES RD NW
CALGARY ABT3G 2B9
(403)239-7020
iovceroessner@hQtmail.com
(300064)
JOYCE ROESSNER,
SOUTHERN COLORADO ASC
REBECaNOE,PRES
368 LARKSPUR DRIVE
CASTLE ROCK CO 80104
(303) 688-1627
nussieu@comcQst.net
RAYSCHAFER, REP
27549 COUNTY ROY
LA JUNTA CO 81050
(719) 384-8421
schnfer@rurQkom.com
ASF OF ALBERTA http://www.ceocities.com/QsfofQlberta (300142)
DEBBIE MARKOWSKI, PRES
BOX 4
HAYTERABTOBIXO
(780)753-2906
ironwill@telusDlQnet.net
JOYCE ROESSNER, REP
203 RANCH ESTATES RD NW
CALGARY ABT3G 289
(403) 239-7020
iovceroessnet@hotTnnil.com
ASC OF BRITISH COLUMBIA www.Qscofbc.com
JOANNE UM, PRES
28-2450 HAWTHORNEAVE
PORTCOQUITION BC V3C 683
(604)942-5785
Joanne lim5@hotmail.com
MANITOBA ASC
LORNAVERSCHOORE PRES
B0X32GRP70RR1
NOIAMBROEOAO
(204)866-4120
blueschooreoussies@mb.svmDatico.cQ
(300055)
MAUREEN ELGERl REP
80X846
100 MILE HOUSE 8CV0K2E0
(250) 397-2312
eloert@unlserve.com
(300136)
JANIS MCCARTHY, REP
807 COVENTRY RD
WINNEPEG MB R3R1B8
(204) 896-0976
ionrob@mb.svmpotico.cg
PRAIRIE AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD ENTHUSIASTS www.nase20n3.tripnd.rom
KELLY CAMPBELL, PRES
lYDINE DENZIN, REP
RR 3 BOX 12
RR2
ESTUNSKS4P2Z3
CRAVEN SA5K SOG OWO
(306)543-8580 (306) 775-2543
The3wildones@vnhoo.com
sheeDS.kin@scsktel.net
THUNDER BAY ASC OF ONTARIO (300162)
TANYA WHEELER-SMITH, PRES
RR#7 5169 HWY61
THUNDER BAY ON P7C 5V5
(807) 964-2823
tuckercr@bQvtel.net
WILLOUGHBYCLUB
DAVE HARRIS, PRES
RR#1
WELLAND ONT 13B 5N4
(905)384-2531
teecreek@on.Qibn.com
MARGARET STRERZ, REP
734 SOUTH MARKS STREET
THUNDER BAY ON P7E1N2
(807) 622-6500
mstTerz@bQvtel.net
(300160)
DAVE HARRIS, REP
SAME
WORKING ASC OF ALBERTA www.albertaworkincQussi6s.com (300094)
JENIGAILICHAN, PRES
B0X9SITE2Rfil
ECKVILLEABTOMOXO
(403) 746-5331
gussies@mikoturQ.com
JENI GALIICHAN, REP
BOX 9 SITE 2 RRl
ECKVILLEABTOMOXO
(403)746-5331
flussies@mikQturn.com
CAROLINA ASC www.CQSclub.com
SUSAN MOOREHEAD, PRES
PO BOX 906
HAW RIVER NC 27258
(336)578-1076
broQkrdQ@netpntb.net
MARY ISENHOUR LONG, REP
5788 MOUNTAIN TRAIL RD
SNOW CAMP NC 27349
(336) 376-6657
Isenhour lorQ@bellsouth.net
EUROPE
GEORGIA
WESTERN EUROPE WORKING ASC www.wewnsc.com (300140)
SANDRA ZILCH, PRES
ANNEKEDEJONG,REP
HAIBACHERSTR118 SCHOTERIANDSEWEG 42
63768 HOESBACH H00RNSTERZWAAG8412TA
GERMANY
THENEIHERUNDS
06021-69689 051604602998
info@lz-westemtrQinina.de
iiirnnch@hetnet.nl
DITCH WORKING ASC bttn://home.deds.nl/-dwns/ (300149)
BJIN1ZEJAGER,PRES
VALERIE HOOSEMANS, REP
SCH0ratANDSEWEG42
H00RNSTERZWAAG8412TA
2625 ZK THE HAGUE
THE NETHERLANDS
THENEfHERlANDS
06-51576253
0031-703600614
biinl7e@iirnnch.nl
Vnlerie@nussie.ianesie.cflm
FLORIDA ASA www.fosonussie.orQ
LEIDA JONES, PRES
PO 80X490525
LEESBURG, FL 34749
(904) 753-2597
Dennycnernu@col.com
LYNN DE LA TORRE, REP
9121 94'"AVEN
SEM1N0LE,FL 33777
(727) 374-6788
CdelalO@vaboo.com
FL PAN-HANDLERS ASC httD://www.flDnnbQndlersasc.com/ (300141)
ROBIN MCNEILL, PRES
MOLLY REYENGA, REP
106 HIGHLAND DR 24735 PATTERSON RD
FT WALTON 6CH FL 32548 ROBERTSDALE, AL 36567
(850)243-6321 (251) 947-7965
robindoQstuff@eDX.net
Qussles4mcllv@vchoo.com
CENTRAL FLORIDAASC
ROBERT PIRTLE, PRES
487 SWPOWELL GLEN
FT WHITE, FL 32038
(386) 755-4291
l.com
www.CFASC.com
ROBERT PIRTLE, REP
487 SWPOWELL GLEN
FT WHITE FL 32038
(386)755-4291
cepirtle@Qol.com
SUNSHINE STATE ASC www.sunshinestotecussies.com (300128)
JACKSTEPHENSON, PRES
GlENDASTEPHENSON,REP
163 ANDERSON AVE NE
163 ANDERSON AVE
PALM BAY FL 32906
PALM BAY, FL 32907
(321)728-1261
(321) 728-1261
sntfQofer@cfl.rt.cQm
ASOUTHERN TRADITION ASA
JOEBLASINGAME, PRES
1129 MCDONALD RD
COVINGTONGA 30014
(770)922-1076
iDe@Qllwnvsgussies.com
(300145)
TRISHA HERRING, REP
FORT VALLEY GA31030
(478)825-2384
loveaussie@nltestgr.net
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AMYBURNETTE,PRES
1108 PINK GOSSRD
WOODSTOCK GA 30188
(678) 393-1730
riQsdchomp@Qol.com
FIRST COAST ASC www.FCASC.com
MICHAEL BRYANT, PRES
912 FOUR MILE CHURCH RD
BAIL GROUND, GA 30107
(770)893-3647
mQhrvQrit@4mi.net
ASC DEUTSCHIAND e.V. www.oscdev.de
ALAIN CAMMANS, PRES
1MMUEHLENSTUECK7
53639 KOENIGSWINTER
491739455484
olaincommans@hotmail.com
VERSATILITY ASC www.VQScav.de
RALf SCHLAPP, PRES.
54338 SCHWEICH
01149-6502-9356783
rolf@lolfypo|>oussies.com
(300037)
ROBERT WHEATON, REP
2990 HUNTSHIREPL
DORAVILIE GA 30340
(770) 493-6736
nwheQton@mindsDririg.CDm
(300154)
LOIS COOK, REP
1505 SONG SPARROW a
MARIEnAGA3G062
(770)973-8985
LRCook@mindsDrinG.CQm
ALAIN CAMMANS. REP
(300158)
PETER HELIMEISTER, REP
PO BOX 2804
ROHNERTPARK,CA 94927
(707) 584-7576
blkvelvet@gmK.net
BOISEASC www.boiseasc.com:Qsc.of.idohe@gmail.com (300123)
JULIE ANDERSON, PRES
GAIL ELLIOF, REP
BOX3497
10509VIRGINIALN
NAMPA ID 83653 PAYETTE.ID 83661
(208)895-0072 (208)642-4684
Dekoi@earthlink.net
iaelloltt52@hotmail.com
ASC OF IDAHO
SUE MCANULTY, PRES
1358 WKIMRA STREET
MERIDIAN ID 83706
(208)887-0084
sue@k9rollv.com
HOOSIER WORKING ASC www.hwQsc.org
FERREH HIATT.PRES
9321 S. HONEYCREEKRD
MUNCIE, IN 47302
(765) 759-0127
ferTeh@stockdoauniversitv.CQm
SANDRA BENSON, PRES
P0B0X56
THAYER IN 46381
(219)345-3716
SDndQrk@webtv.com
ON THE BORDER ASF
JEANNE RHEGER, PRES
PO BOX 6006
WAUCONDA IL
(815) 459-3821
Jrheaer2@aol.com
OZASC
KYM BASE, PRES
2572S27THAVE
GYPSUM KS 67448
(785) 254-7360
mitdoQS@hometelco.net
SUE MCANULTY, REP
1358WKIMRA ST
MERIDIAN ID 83706
(208) 887-0084
sii6@k9mllv.com
(300118)
LIZEnEBUSQUETS.REP
54468 CR 31
BRISTOL, IN 46507
(574) 848-7562
gussieslb@msn.com
(300126)
MARTEEN NOLAN, REP
lOOWUS HWY6
VALPARAISO IN 46385
(219)462-9854
morteen-ccp@msn.com
JEANNIE ANDERSEN, REP
14805 TWO MILE RD
FRANKSVILLE Wi 53126
(262) 835-2013
4dgnskk9@wi.net
(300135)
BARB GRIMWOOD, REP
4303 HARBOUR VIEW RD
MANHATTAN KS 66503
(785) 770-3109
pbynvx@interkan.net
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BlUEGRASS ASC www.bluearassoustrgliQnsLiepardclub
DAVID FISH, PRES
JOHNA ROBY, REP
16360 N600 E 295 BUTTON CREEK RD
ELNORA IN 47529 CAMPBELISVLLLEKY42718
(812) 692-5825 (270) 789-3285
idrobv@QlltelI.net
KENTUCKY ASC www.aeoclties.comAentiickvQsc
THEMIE SHEPHERD, PRES
225 REECERD.
RUSSELL SPRINGS, KY 42642
(270) 866-7294
Overlondgusslel ©vahoo.com
SO. LOUISIANA ASC
SHELLY SPOTSWOOD, PRES
83183 HOLUDAYRD
FOLSOM lA 70437
(504) 796-0487
otchygka@nisn.CQm
ASC OF MICHIGAN vmw.oscofmichiaan.com
MARY HOWISON, PRES
5122 VINES
HOWELLMI 48843
(734) 878-9417
mehowisDn@VGhQO.com
(300166)
SANDRA SHEPHERD, REP
225 REECE RD
RUSSELL SPRINGS. KY 42642
(270) 866-7294
overlondgussiel@VGhoo.com
(300131)
ANNECALMES, REP
211468 DUSTY LN
HAMMOND LA 70401
(504) 542-4993
goldrina@i-55.CQm
ANNDECHANT.REP
13950SSHAFTSBURGI
PERRY Ml 48872
(517)675-5538
orn@suodewform.com
SOUTH EASTERN MICHIGAN ASA wv/w.semosG.org (300041)
MARC BAILIE, PRES
GAIL WINNLCK, REP
10202HOGANRD
14301 CAKES RD
MANCHESTER Ml 48158 PERRY Ml 48872
(734) 428-9525 (517) 675-5275
heartsong@ocd.net
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MIO-AMC STATES
MIMTIANTIC ASC www.moasc.hoffi5teo(l.com
DOROTHY BUMB,PRES
19520BEALISVIIIERD
BEAllSV]llE,MD 20839
(SOT) 831-8077
dlbumb@eQrtMink.net
(300043)
BllilE HAIL, REP
9208 HOME STRETCH a
LAUREL, MO 20723
(301) 776-2430
bondaboci@comcost.net
GOLD DUST ASC
JACOUE SLOAN, PRES
526 PALACE PARKWAY
SPRING CREEK NV 89815
(775)738-8374
lsloon@nsn.kl2.nc.us
(300133)
BIIUEZUMWALT,REP
166RYND0N UNIT 7
ELKONV 89801
(775) 778-9559
dbzumwDlt@frontiemet.net
MINNESOTA ASC www.mlnnesotgGU5tTolinnsbeQherdclub.com (300117)
KIM GORMAN, PRES
CHARLOTTE GATZ, REP
3690147THSTW
POBOX96
ROSEMOUNT MN 55068 LESTER PRAIRIE MN 55354
(651)423-9630 (612)203-7829
mkaormGn@DrodiQV.net
CQ0Gt7@hutchteLnet
UPPER MID-WEST ASC www.UDDermidwestosc.com (300035)
KIM PATTERSON, PRES
KAREN MMACDONALD, REP
9125HWY25
8438 FREMONT AVES
COLOGNE MN 55322 BLOOMINGTON MN 55420
(952) 467-2765 (952) 884-0359
krDrott@hotmQil.com
stomoint oussies@vohoo.com
NEW JERSEY
ASC OF NEW ENGLAND
JEANJANOHA, PRES
24 COUNTRY VIEWDR
RAYMOND NH 03077
(603) 895-5436
ilDnotlo@rcn.com
www.Dscne.org
(300047)
SHEILA DOWN, REP
HOSTONIN6TONa06359
(860) 535-1159
pdolonnuke@ool.com
GARDEN STATE ASA http://h0me.eQrthlink.net/-5bQren (300052)
JAYNE UPS, PRES
CHRISTINE ttRLSON, REP
PO BOX 760
61 CUNTGNAVE
BUSHKia PA 18324 BUDDIAKE NJ 07828
(570) 588-3967 (973) 691-2955
iavneliPS@hotmDil.com
koterpoo@ool.(om
STOCK WRANGLERS ASC
GERALD SEPICH, PRES
11500 WHISPERING PINES OR
OUVE BRANCH MS 38654
(901)486-8956
Dich@fedex.com
(300152)
GERALD SEPICH, REP
ASA OF NEW MEXICO www.oeocities.com/osonewmexico/ASA NM.html (300020)
JULIA PATTEN, PRES
JUDY SCHMILLE, REP
30 MARIQUITA LANE 1333 RIDGECREST LP SE
CORRAKES NM 87048 ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87108
(505)856-1296 (505) 256-7920
Potten1532@Dol.com
iudvschmille@concDst.net
ASCOFMIDAMERICA
KAREN QUACKENBUSH, PRES
2203HWYAC
GOOOSON MO 65663
(417) 993-5262
HevouDck @vghD0.CQm
(300032)
CORINE SHANKS-BEERS, REP
5940HWYYY
MILLER MO 65707
(417) 452-3773 •
gckennel@aol.com
GATEWAY ASC httD: //members.OQl.com/StLouisAussie (300096)
DIANE BETTIS, PRES
GLORIA (DEE) FOURNIER, REP
2645BRINKMANRD
147 EAGLE RIDGE RD
VILLA RIDGE MO 63089 ROBERTSVILLE MO 63072
(636)451-3001 (636) 271-5313
mbettis@swbeILnet
chiDDerdee1955@ooLcom
ASC OF MONTANA wvw.oeoaties.eom/DScofmt20Q1 (300080)
DEBBIE LARSON, PRES.
BETTY WILLIAMS, REP
1311W. WASHINGTON ST 554 RED BARON LANE
LfWLISTOWN MT 59457 LEWISTOWN MT 59457
(406) 535-8320 (406) 538-7342
farflite@midrivers.com
cbonQin5@lewistown.net
MINK ASC
MONICA BARGER, PRES
345 COUNTY RD12
CERESCO NE 68017
(402)250-1689
monico@roQnoDkaussies.com
NORTHERN NEVADA ASC www.nn(isc.com
KATRINA ANDERSON, PRES
3900 HEN a
RENO,NV 89506
(775)677-0940
tuxedoDussies@vDhoo.com
(300103)
RANDY BARGER, REP
SAME
(402)7307184
randy bDroer@vohDD.CQm
(300074)
CYNTHIA KENNEDY, REP
PO BOXK
VIRGINIA CITY NV 89440
(775)847-9847
TrikoQnv@DoLtDm
SOUTHERN NEVADA ASC www.qeocities.com/snocclub (300017)
JANELLEJOHNSON.PRES
CAROL OIGMAN, REP
1327 FAliJNG LEAF LN
3129 BELVEDERE PR
LAS VEGAS NV 89142
HENDERSON NV 89014
(702) 644-7634
(702)456-1923
istarauest@flol.com
LOBOASA httD://v/ww.oeocities.com/lGboasonm (300127)
STEPHANIE MCDANIEL, PRES
ANNE SHOPE, REP
671CRA032
SAME
ESTANCIA NM 87016
(505)348-2547
Leciendsronch@hotmail.com
MESQUITEASC www.oeocities.com/mesguiteDsc (300081)
GLORIA DAMEWOOD, PRES
WEn£MISQUEZ,REP
53 WILDCAT LN
2414 CUBA AVE
AlA/AOGORDO NM 88310
AlAMAGORDO NM 88310
(505) 437-8366
(505)437-5304
alon'QdDm6wood@oo.com
vmisQuez@yohDD.com
ZIAASC httD://wv/w.geocities.com/ziDDSc/
STAR ANNE MATHIS, PRES
818 A43a STREET
LOS ALAMOS NM 87544
(505)412-3086
SDrnwseaiissies@QmDiLcom
HEART OF NEW YORK ASC www.honvgsc.com
BETSY ATKINSON, PRES
1799RI91
FABIUS NY 13063
(315) 683-5627
hrthside@dreamscDDe.com
NEW YORK ASA
JOYCE LEACH, PRES
566 COOK HiaRD
CHESHIRE n 06410
(203)272-6615
JLeQch7919@aQl.CQm
WORKING ASC Of UPSTATE NY
httD://www.aeocitles.com/wQscunv/
UNDABRAUN,PRES
650KRUMKiaRD
ALBANY NY 12203
(518)248-5997
[broutt1359@aQl.com
(300116)
DOROTHY MONTAND, REP
1837 PEYTON RDSW
LOSLUNAS.NM 87031
(505)866-0990
los-suenDS@worldnet.Dtt.net
(300125)
TODDALEBOUEF,REP
152 E13 ST
OSWEGO NY 13126
(315)383-2561
DussiedDwgs2@aim.com
(300044)
JOYCE LEACH, REP.
SAME
PAMELA GAGNON, REP
3380 BERKSHIRE CTRRD
ENOSBURGVT 05450
(802)933-5710
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SENECA TERRITORY httD://wicke(idoas.triDQd.to[n/stosc (300159)
DAWNSEMEURES
JEAN BARREn, REP
5448 TURKEY HILL RD.
6783 BEa HEIGHTS
CONESUS.NY 14435
DERBY, NY 14047
(585) 301-8266
(716) 947-5266
Dews54@iuno.(oin
didanQ@diGlos.net
TENNESSEE
TENNESSEE ASC
JUUEHAASE,PRES
8002 LENNOX DR
KNOXVILIE TN 37909
(865)691-3983
reddunforfun@bellsoutH.net
BONNIE HERRELL, REP
177 RACOON VALLEY RD
POWEa TN 37849
(865) 945-2841
BUCKEYE ASC w/w.bijdeyeosc.org
GERALD SCHEnERER,PRES
16203 LUCILLE AVE
CLEVELAND, OH 44111
(216)251-3007
tbopps@en.CQm
(300106)
KAREN DEARDEN, REP
PO BOX 40178
BAYVIUAGE OH 44140
(440) 962-1027
slickworkinQdog@Gol.ccm
VOLUNTEER STATE ASC
JANET WALDEN-WEST, PRES
PO BOX 706
NIOTA TN 37826
(423)568-2079
OGkenGsh@usit.net
HILLARY RISHER, REP
41 MORGAN RD
WEAVERVILLE,NC 28787
(828) 658-3926
reefsurf@aol.com
GREATER OHIO ASC
ERIN BLACK, PRES
3270STONEQUARRYRD
DAYTON, OH 45414
(937) 890-2558
Dcl»erin^bctilobol.net
(300144)
GEMISASSON^RICKSON.REP
5085 WJACKSON RO
ENON,OH 45323
(937) 767-1960
imGni@imanr.com
MID SOUTH ASC
PATRICIA QRISH) BROCKMLRE
2022DAWS0NLN
MEMPHIS, TN 38134
(901) 628-8474
Tish@WDODok.com
(300163)
CINDY FRANKS, REP.
3716LNGIEW00DCIRCIES0LITH
NASHVILLE, TN 37216
(615)417-0375
cindvfmnks2000@vohoo.com
INDIAN TERRITORY ASC ww/.fTgsc.net
DALE GANNON, PRES
3309 HUNTSMAN a
EDMOND OK 73003
(405)340-9033
shDnnonQQnnon@cox.net
(300073)
SHANNON GANNON, REP
3309 HUNTSMAN a
EDMOND, OK 73003
(405) 340-9033
TEXAS
EASTEXASC v/ww.ensfexosc.com
HARVEY BROCK, PRES
35434 PONTIAC DR.
BROOKSHIRE,TX 77423
(281) 375-5936
harvevb@GcclGlmQussies.com
(300102)
lEONA STABLER, REP
7070 RYE LOOP RD
BRYAN TX 77807
(979)778-9314
Leona@stGbletsign.com
ASC OF OREGON
LONNIE JACKSON, PRES
PO BOX 138
CARLTON OR 97111
(503) 852-4456
liQckson@Guixnet.net
ASC OF ROGUE VALLEY
TINA MARIE BECK, PRES
476 GALLS CREEK RD
GOLD HILL, OR 97525
(541) 855-7686
golilciestaussies@chQutTe.net
CENTRAL OREGON ASA
J0NNAMCG1NNIS,PR£S
63468 PHOENIX WAY
BEND OR 97702
(541)322-6405
jeY;elfire@yahoo.com
(300011)
DONNA SMITH, REP
PO BOX 639
TILIAMOOK OR 97141
(503)815-3660
7nnlo@harhoTside.com
BERNADEnE DANIELS, REP
1545 CAMP BAKER RD
MEDFORD, OR 97501
(541) 535-8061
gQUGroo@msn.com
(300156)
NATALIE JSCHIRIE, REP
PO BOX 911
BEND OR 97708
(541)382-7756
hschirle@bendbrGGdbGnd.com
NORTHWEST ASC www.freewebs.com/northwestoustrGliansheDherdclub (300151)
SUMMER JEWELL FULS, PRES
BETTY MARTIN, REP
31176 SOUTH HWY 213 816E5THST
MOLAILA, OR 97038 MOLALLA OR 97038
(503) 759-3647 (503) 829-2536
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ASC of British Columbia
Maiiren Elger, Affiliate Representative,
elgert@imiserve.com
Hello once again from beautiful British
Columbia! Our small club has had another
busy year, with our members competing
in agility, obedience, conformation, and
stockdog trials.
We hosted our two-day trial once
again this past July, which also included
a barbecue for the first time, which was
enjoyed by everyone. We also had a raffle
table that was very profitable and earned
some money for Aussie Rescue and for
Toby's Foundation.
We have another two-day stockdog
trial happening this July 14,
ASCofBCheldaneducation programon
the MDRl mutation and drug sensitivities,
including ivermectin toxicosis. Genetic
testing was discussed, ivermectin toxicosis
thresholds in sensitive dogs were described,
and data on ivermectin concentrations in
livestock manure were presented.
Our province is very large, and our
members very spread out, so we have a
hard time getting together for meetings.
Our ASCofBC Internet list has become a
great source of communication, as well as
our Web site at www.ascofbc.com—check
it out.
Australian Shepherd
Fanciers (ASF) of Alberta
Joyce Roessner, Affiliate Representative,
jkroessner@shaw.ca
2006 was another busy year for the
Australian Shepherd Fanciers of Alberta.
We continue to evolve and grow as a
young ASCA® affiliate. In total, we hosted
four conformation shows, two obedience
trials, a herding clinic, a clicker seminar,
an ASCA®-only agility trial, and also cosanctioned
three NADAC/ASCA® agility
trials while dual sanctioning was still in
place. On behalf of the club executive, I
would like to extend huge thanks to all
club members who made all these events
possible, and supported them. We all know
the old saying about how a club IS its
members—we are small, but some very
dedicated members make these events
happen.
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Congratulations to the following club
members who earned ASCA® titles in
2006:
Roxeetops Rio Conchos CD, owned
& trialed by Kathy Kimmel earned
his ASCA® CD, achieving 2 High in
Trial Awards along the way. Caitland
Caution BlackIce RS-0 JS-0 STDdsc
owned by Jackie Tomayer & Cathy
Bishop, trained & trialed by Jackie,
earned his Open Regular and Open
Jumpers agility titles, as well as his
Started Ducks, Sheep & Cattle titles.
Ice also earned some High-in-Trial
awards at his first ASCA® herding trial.
Caitland's Striptease STDcds RS-EGS-
E JS-E owned and trialed by Alanna
Leach, competed the requirements
for Elite Gamblers and Elite Regular
agility titles. Caitland's Leap of Faith
STDds GS-0 JS-0 RS-0, also owned
and trialed by Alanna, earned her
Open Regular, Open Gamblers and
Open Jumpers agility titles as well as
her Started Sheep title. And Alanna's
young boy Caitland's Crank Me Up
GS-N completed the requirements for
Novice Gamblers. Caitland Calico
Ribbon STDd owned and trialed by
Shelley Grimley earned her Started
Ducks title at her first herding trial.
Caitland Let The Girl Drive JS-B
RS-E GS-E STDds owned and trialed
by Joyce Roessner earned her Elite
Regular, Elite Gamblers and Elite
Jumpers agility titles, as well as her
Started Ducks and Sheep titles. ATCH-
OP Caitland's Make Me Famous CD
RS-E-SP JS-E-SP GS-E-SP, owned
and trialed by Joyce Roessner finished
her ASCA®ATCh - Outstanding. And
ATCH-SP Dagell's All Riled Up RS-
E-SP JS-E-SP GS-E-SP, also owned
and trialed by Joyce Roessner earned
her ASCA® ATCh-SP, finishing her
triple crown by becoming the first
ASCA® ATCh earned by a Canadian
bred/owned/handled Aussie, the first
ATCh-OP and the first ATCh-SP.
I was the lone club member who
attending the ASCA® Nationals in
Wisconsin in September 2006. It was a
very successful week for my dogs. Reilly
(ATCH-SP Dagell's AURiled Up) won all
four Veterans rounds of the Agility Finals
and ended up 2006 ASCA® Agility Finals
Veteran Champion. Shelby (Caitland Let
The Girl Drive) won the Agility Finals
Standard Jumpers round, and also placed
6*^ in the Standard Gamblers round. We had
a great time and would like to send thanks
to RRVASC for their hard work in putting
on the 2006 Nationals.
In 2006, ASF of Alberta was also
pleased to be able to send a donation
of $250 to the ASCA® Foundation for
Epilepsy Research. We hope these funds
can help in the search to find a marker for
this terrible disease.
2007 is looking to be another full year
for the club. We presently have two agility
trials, a herding clinic, a herding trial (a
first for our club!) and a conformation
show planned. Plans are in the works as
well for additional conformation shows and
obedience trials later in the year.
We're all looking forward to 2007 and
hope it's healthy and successful for all.
Happy training and trialing everyone.
Colorado ASA
Connie Hull, Affiliate Representative,
k9art@what-wire.com
2006 was ayearofbeginnings, endings,
and lots ofexcitement in between!
Beginnings...New member Tina
Bauhs took the reins as editor of the
club's newsletter and, along with new
Webmistress Connie Hull, have devised a
way to create a dynamic newsletter that will
be viewed on CASA's new Web site. Also,
Club members decided to hold monthly
membership meetings via teleconference,
with quarterly face-to face fun-day type
meetings. This new move allows members
who live all over the State ofColorado and
those who live in Wyoming and Nebraska
an opportunity to become more involved
in the Club's business. CASA sponsored
Libby Graham and Elizabeth Ann Morgan
Stibley to become Breeder Judges, and
wishes them well as they join the ranks of
CASA's other confromationjudges: Selena
Poplin andSr BreederJudgesTerriMorgan
and Leslie Sorenson.

Excitementin between.. .CASAhosted
its normal line-up of shows and trials,
with some new twists. The stock trial was
dropped from the Columbine Classic, but
an additional, cash-paying trial was added
to the All Colorado Memorial Weekend
Show. Members also enjoyed a stockdog
clinic conducted by Jeny Rowe.
We're very proud ofourthree members
who qualified for Finals in three disciplines
for the 2006 Nationals. Terri Morgan/
Selena Poplin and CH Calais Carolina
Mustang Sally rode the crest of a wave
thatbegan at last year's Nationals and were
able to hold onto the #1 Conformation
position and won the 2006 Invitational, to
boot! Stacie Harris and WTCH Tae's Ted
made their third trip to the Stockdog Finals,
this year qualifying on cattle. While the
team "played hurt," Stacie had pneumonia
and Ted had undiagnosed cancer, they
were able to hold onto 10th place. Kerri
Frei Olin carried on the family tradition
of excellence in obedience training and
trailing, by qualifying as an alternate in
Novice B Obedience. While the team was
unable to compete, they did make the trip
to Wisconsin to root on the otherobedience
competitors.
Endings...2006 saw the passing of
long-time CASA member, Gene Hull.
Gene, along with his wife Connie, was
heavily involved with the 1998 and 2001
Nationals, both hosted by CASA. Gene was
always willing to help set up for shows, ring
steward, or fill in wherever needed. His
jolly disposition was a highlight at general
membership meetings. He will be missed.
Dutch Working Australian
Shepherds (DWAS)
Valerie Hoosemans, Affiliate
Representative, valerie@aitssie-jonesie.
com
2006 was yet another great year with
a trial and a conformation show. Thanks to
judges Gary Hawley and Rick Hardin for
making the long trip to The Netherlands.
Herding fans from all over Europe sure
know how to get to The Netherlands. There
were over nine nationalities I Thanks to all
the competitors for making the Trials so
much fun.
The DWAS wishes to congratulate the
following people who finished their dogs at
the SummerClassicsTrials in July at the JJ
Ranch:
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• Ben de Boer—WTCH JJ Dillinger;
• Raphaelle Hisschier—WTCH LZ
Savannah Wingo;
• Anneke de Jong—WTCH Pincie Creek
Red Woodsman and WTCH JJ Freckles;
and
• Sandra Zilch—WTCH Rafter MT Coal
Tuff.
Congratulations to all the other
members with your successes and keep up
the hard work.
The DWAS also hosted a Conformation
show this summer with judged by ASCA®
Senior Breeder Judge Gary Hawley.
(Thanks again, Gary I)Abig congratulation
to Debby Michielsen, Luc Goossens, and
Lindsay Hermans for finishing their CH
Some Kind ofMagic's Dreamy!
A huge congratulation to our president
Bjintze Jager and WTCH JJ Betsey.
WTCH JJ Betsey was the first European
bred dog to qualify for and compete in
the 2006 ASCA® Stockdog Finals! They
placed 4"* in Cattle and were 4"' Overall
Combined!!!
Of course we also plan to organize
herding instinct tests and several clinic days
this summer. For more information please
check out Web site at www.dwas.nl!
Best wishes and good luck to all who
will attend and participate at the 2007 trial
in May at the JJ Ranch this year!
Versatillfly ASC
Peter Hellmeister, Affiliate
Representative, phellmeister.ASCA@
gmail.com
Hello from Germany—we had a great
year! We held several Conformation Shows
and during one weekend three (3) dogs
were able to finish their Championships.
We also had the first ASCA®-sanctioned
Agility Trial in September and a few dogs
were able to gain their first Agility titles
while other earned their first legs toward a
title. We also had a handling clinic hosted
by Regi Silveira that was a great success.
Our thanks go out to all club members and
volunteers who helped to make this past
year such a great success.
When you read this report our first
show/trial weekend at the end of April
2007 will be just over with Conformation,
Obedience, andAgility.This weekend came
to fruition with the help of our friends in
Belgium and will be held there. This is a
partnership that we are looking foiAvard to
expand.
Western Europe Working
ASC
Anneke de Jong, Affiliate Representative,
jjranch@hePiet.nl
I can't believe another year has gone
by. Our club is still going strong with
members from all over Europe.
We had another great year of trials.
Thanks,judges Maxine Schwaneveld, Rick
Hardin, Russ Ford, Shannon Oxford, and
Becky Beckmann, for making the long trip
to Europe.
This year Sweden got its first WTCH:
Gunnar Larsson finished his dog Crofter
Holdings Easy Rider. Ducks are nasty!
Also, Switzerland saw its first
WTCH—Raphaelle Hisschier finished
her dog LZ Savannah Wingo.
In Germany, Hanny Deckert finished
her little powerpack JJ Ranch Flowy of
Muddy Field. Great job, you guys! These
are their first WTCHs. Sandra Zilch
finished her dog Rafter MT Coal Tuff and
Anneke de Jong finished Pincie Creek Red
Woodsman and JJ Freckles.
To all the other members—congrats
on your successes and keep up the hard
work.
A special congrats to our member
Bjintze Jager with JJ Betsey. You both did
great at the finals!
Our members pitched in to raise money
for the epilepsy research.
We also like to honour Dagmar
Lindemann as a special member. She was
on the first board of our club and remains
a great asset to the club. In these hard
times we want to mention you as a special
member.
We had a few newcomers in our
year-end award, and we hope to see more
new faces this year. Dieter Sieg did our ad
again.
Ifanyone wants to see what is going on
in ourclub please visit the Web site: ^v^vvv.
wewasc.com.
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Business Office Reports
May-June 2007
Agility
Agility Certificates issued
For qll trials processed
from 1-15-07 through 3-15-07
AGILITY TRIAL CHAMPION (ATCH):
STAaHIXON
HOLLY PRESS
GREENVILLE, TX
NO GS-WPJS-MPRS-MP
ATCH-OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE (ATCH-OP):
ATCIWP CH ATCH^P BONFIRE'S COWBOY UP STDs GS-E-SP JS^
OPJV-E-SPRSOOPRV-E-SPDNA-CP
PAMELA BRYANT-MEEKS
JASON MEEKS
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GAMBLERS AGILITY STANDARD - ELITE (GS-E):
KACHINA MTN'S GRAND FINALE GS-E JS-E RS-E DNA-VP
ELIZABETH ABROOKS
KRISHNA DCETRULO
GOLETA,CA
GS-E-OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE (GS-E-OP):
ATCH VALENTINO'S RAMBLIN RENO GS-EOPJS-tOP RS-E-OP
STACY HIXON
HOLLY PRESS
GREENVILLE, TX
GAMBLERS AGILITY STANDARD-NOVICE [GS-N]:
D&MCHARUEROSCOE BOY GS-N JS-N RS-N
HOLLY PRESS
MICHAEL PRESS
GREENVILJi,TX
UL' CREEK'S BLEND OF CHOICE CDX GS-N JS-N m
CHRIS BREWER
O'FALLON, IL
MCMAH'S HIDDEN TREASURE UD GS-N JS-0 RS4I
O'FALLON, IL
TUCKER ROBERTS GS-N JS-N
KATHLEEN TUCKER
NORTH RICHIAND HILLS, TX
GS-N-OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE (GS-N-OP):
SCRAPSBADROPER RUSTYCHAPS ZAHN GS-N-OP JS^J RS^J DNA-
CP
KATHLEEN GPEEPLfS
N,TX
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ZARRA'S LONE STAR COWBOY GS-N-OP JSN-SP
MICHAEL BLACK
KAREN M BLACK
BURLESON,TX
GS-N-SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE (GS-N-SP):
ZARRAS COWGIRL EXPRESS GS-N-SP JS-N-SP RS-NOP
NANaMARTIN
WEATHERFORD,TX
GAMBLERS AGILITY STANDARD - OPEN (GS-0):
ACURA'S MYSTIC ANGEL OF GRACE GS-0 JSfl RS-N
AMY RANKIN& LANCE RANKIN
WEATHERFORO,TX
MCMAH'S UBERTY BELLE CD GS-0 JSO RS-N
DIANE BEniSS MARK BEniS
VILLA RIDGE, MO
ZARRA RIPPLE IN TIME GSO JS-0
CAROL SEASTRUNK
ALVARADO,TX
GAMBLERS AGILITY VETERANS - ELITE [GV-E);
EPIC'S IT'S MY PARTY GV-E JV-ERV-0
HEATHERHILLMOON OVER MIRAMAR GS-N-OP GV-E JS^ RV-E
i,CA
MITHRIL'S HELL ON WHEELS CD GV-E JS-E RV-0 DNA-VP
EVE M PEACOCK
COLLEGE SIATION,TX
GAMBLERS AGILITY VETERANS - NOVICE (GV-N):
WESTERN HILLS DAY DREAMER II GV-N JS-NOP RS-N-OP
STEFFANYJAY
WEATHERFORD,TX
GAMBLERS AGILITY VETERANS - OPEN (GV-0);
EPIC'S IT'S MY PARTY GV-E JV-ERV-O
USA HOWARD
LEWISTON,ME
JUMPERS AGILITY STANDARD - ELITE (JS-E):
SHAIAKO'S SPIRIT OF BONFIRE GSO JS-E RS^
PAMELA BRYANT-MEEKS
BURLESON,TX
WEE TRI WANNA BE ACOWBOY BABY CD GS-N JS-E
KAYLA BROOKE WIELAND
MANASSAS,VA
JS-E-OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE (JS-E-OP):
BROADWAY'S PAYDAYONCENTERSTAGE GS-E JSO-SP JS-E-OP RS-
N

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DANIEUEPUGH
PIANO, TX
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BUCKNER'SANNABELLEGS-EJV-tOPRS-E
UZABUCKNER
l,CA
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STARSWEPTSUPUP&AWAYJV-N-OP
JUUEANN FORWARD
IRVINE, CA
JV-O-OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE (JV-O-OP]:
INDIAN RUN'S KINDRED SPIRIT UD GV-N JV-O-OP RV-0 DNA-CP
CYNTHIA EBINGER-DETER
JEFF DETER
PALOSVERDES EST,CA
REGUUR AGILITY STANDARD - ELITE [RS-E]:
BAR JH'S SERGEANT AT ARMS STDcds RTDs GS-N-OP GSO-SP GS-E
JS-O-SPJS^RSOOPRS-E
scon GRAHAM
SAN GABRIEL, CA
BROADWAY'S PAYDAYONCENTERSTAGE GS-E JS-O-SP JS-E-OP RS-
N-OPRS-E
MICHAEL BIACK
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STACEY FLEISCHER
NORTH HILLS, CA
RS-E-SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE (RS-E-SP):
ATCH CHLOE SHULTS GS-MPJS-EOP RS-E-SP
CHUCK SHULTS
l,TX
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D&M CHARLIE ROSCOE BOY GS-NJS-N RS-N
HOLLY PRESS &MICHAEL PRESS
GREENVILLE, TX
CH PACIFIC'S SWEET ViaORIE CD JS-N RS-N
KATE PHILLIPS-ELUS
UNDA PHILLIPS
LUBBOCK,TX
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KEN PERlMUnER
SYLMAR, CA
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CH CAITIAND ISLE TAKE ACHANCE JS-0 RS-0 DNA-CP
NANCY RESETAR
ROYAL OAKS, CA
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BRENDASIEGRIST
LOS ANGELES, CA
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ROXANNE BROPHY
SUMMERlANO,a
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OPJV-E-SPRS-OOPRV-E-SP DNA-CP
PAMELA BRYANT-MEEKS
!,TX
Agility Finals Standings
From all trials processed
from 6/01/06 through 1/26/06
Dog's Name, Owner, City/State, Points
Standard
Finalists
1. ATCH-SP RUSSELL'S RAGS TO RICHES GS-E-SP JS-E-SP
RS-E-SP
PAMELA BRYANT-MEEKS &RUSSELL COERS
BURLESON,TX 43.00
2. ATCH-OP CAITLAND'S MAKE ME FAMOUS CD GS-KP
JS-E-SP RS-E-SP
JOYCE ROESSNER& DEBBIE MARKOWSKI
CALGARY AB T3G2B9, CANADA 34.00
3. ATCH CHLOE SHULTS GS-EOP JS-E-OP RS-E-SP
CHUCK SHULTS
GARLAND, TX 33.00
4. ATCH-SP CHUKKER'S ROYALE GUN SUNGER CD ATDds
GS-E-SP JS

27. CHUKKER'S UNBRIDLED STDs GS-E JS-E RS-E
WENDY CERILU
i 15.00
27. ATCH PAWS ZONE'S EXTRA CREDIT STDc OTDs CD
ATDd GS-E-SPJS-E-SPfiS-E-OPDNA-CP
PEGGVATIMM
WADSWORTHJL 15.00
30. ATCH MUDDYACRE'S CAUSIN ASTIR GS-E-OP iS-tOP
RS-E-QP
ELIZABETH NEUMAN
BEASLEY,TX 14.00
31. ATCH SUPREME'S FIASH OF GLORY CDX GS-EK)P
JS-E-SPRS-tOP
LYNN RCHASE
TOM GROW
SEATTLE. WA 13.00
31. ATCH PAWS ZONE'S ACE OF HEARTS OTDds CD GS-E-
SPJS-E-SPRS-OOPRS-E-OPDNA-CP
PEGGYATIMM
UL 13.00
31. ATCH CAITIAND SHE'S LIKE THE WIND STDcs CD OTDd
GS-E-SPJS^-OPRS-E-OP
LIZEHEOURRSCHMIDT
VERNON.a 13.00
31. ATCH COVENTRY'S RUN FOR THEBORDER GS-tOP
JS-tOPRS^-OP
JODIKEBERT
RIVER FALLS. Wl 13.00
35. ATCHOP ROANOAK'S PRAIRIE STAR STDs CD TD GS-E-
SPJS-E-SPRS-E-SPDNA-VP
DONNA HIGHSTREET
SAN JOSE. CA 12.00
35. ATCHOP AIT-CH ATCH-OP CASABLANCA'S lANCIA GS-E-
SPJS-OOPJS-E-SPRS-KP
JANET COLBY
PASADENA. CA 12.00
35. ATCH IVANHOES JEnABOUT 60LDCREEK GS-tOP
JS^-SPRS^-SP
SARAH FITZELL
HUGH FITZELL
PERRIS.CA 12.00
35. CH DEL SOL'S WICKED TEMPTRESS SNA-CP STDs GS^
JS-E RS-E DNA-CP
CAROL AROBERTS
ALBUQUERQUE. NM 12.00
35. SLYDROCKS GOHAGEAUX TELL GSO JS-E RS-E
DONNA LD0U6LER
P1ANTERSVILLE.TX 12.00
35. UNDER THE HOUSE JACK BLACK GS-E JS-E-OP RS-N-OP
RS^
DEBORAH R0B6E
SMYRNA. GA 12.00
35. KACHIHAMTN'S GRAND FINALE GS-E JS-E RS-E DNA-VP
ELIZABETH ABROOKS & KRISTINA DCETRULO
GOLETA,CA 12.00
35. CALUSTO-PO FIORENTINA GS-E JS-E-OP RS-E
JANESALIER-HELLENDAG
SPRING, TX 12.00
43. GRACIE'S TWISTED SISTER GS-E JS-EOPRS^
JODY FAULKNER
PIANO, TX 11.00
43. ATCH ROANOAKREINFLAMEREDHOT ASH GS

Agility Merit (Top 10)
From all trials processed
from 6/1/06 through 1/26/06
Gamblers Novice
1. CALLIESHULTSGS^SPJS-N-SPRS-N-SP
CHUCK SHULTS
GARLAND, TX 13.00
2. ZARRAS COWGIRL EXPRESS GS-N-SP JS-N-SP RS-NOP
WEATHERFORD.TX 8.00
3. SCRAPSBADROPER RUSTYCHAPS ZAHN GS-N^)P JS-N RSN
DNA-CP
KATHLEEN GPEEPLES
HOUSTON, TX 7.00
4. ZARRA'S LONE STAR COWBOY GS-N-OP JS-N-SP
MICHAEL BLACK
KAREN M BLACK
BURLESON,TX 5.00
4. SHYWING'S ROCKY MOUNTAIN MAPLE GS-N JS-N RS-N
KEN PERIMUHER
SYIMAR,CA 5.00
4. FLYINGDCGZ CHANCE OF ALIFETYM GS-N JS-N
JONATHAN HOADLEY&AUNECHOADLEY
HARWINTON, Q 5.00
7. SUNDREAM'S ROCKY MOUNTAIN DAY CD GS-N RS-N
EDMONTON ABT6R1N2, CANADA 4.00
7. SRN EAGLE ISPY SHAWNDIMAE CD STDcds GS-N4)P JS-N-
SPJS^ RS-N
\,TX 4.C
7. CH AFTER ALL'S SIDEKICK GS-N JS-N-SP RS-N-OP
TIOGA,TX 4.C
7. OLD WEST GAMBLER'S DREAM GS-N JS-N
CARMEL,CA 4.00
7. RISING SUN'S LUCKY CHARM GS-N JS-N RS4J
ROSE M PARK
MEDFORD,WI 4.00
7. STORMY MONDAY GS4JT)P JS-N RS-N
THOMAS MUNDEY& DONNA LMUNDEY
DAYTON, OH 4.00
7. ZARRA RIPPLE IN TIME GS4)JS-0
CAROL SEASTRUNK
ALVARAD0,TX 4.00
T4. CREEKWOOD'S ALL THAT AND MORE JJ-O RJ-N DNACP
SEAHLE.WA 3.00
14. ZOE OF GUARDIANS OF AYERS ROCK CDX GS-N RS-N DNA-
CP
97980 BAD MAERGEHTHEIM, GERMANY 3.C
14. TEJAS KIT KAT BAR GS4J-0P JS-OOP RS-N-OP
CYPRESS, TX 3.C
14. LOST CREEK DIANDRA TRACY GS-N JS-E RS-N DNA-CP
PRAGUE 5 15000, QECH REPUBLIC 3.00
14. ALT

7. ATCH-SP CHUKKER'S BRUMBY BAINBRIDGE CD ATDds STDc
GSE-SPJS^-SPRS^-SP
WENDY CERILLI
GREENWICH, NY 7.00
7. ATCH CHLOE SHULTS GS-E-OP JSE-OP RS4-SP
CHUCK SHULTS
GARIAND,1X 7.00
10. BONFIRE'S TRULY TUFF COWGIRL GS40PGS-E JS-LHIP
JSERS-{H)PRS-E
E,1X 6.00
10. CAITIAND LET THE GIRL DRIVE CD STDds GS^-OP GS40P
GS-EJS-ERS^TOPRS-E
JOYCE ROESSNER
CALGARY AB T3G 2B9, CANADA 6.00
10. ATCH CBAR MMAGIC IMAGE JESSIE GV-E-OP JV-EOP RV-E-
OP
KATHYMATHIS
KENNEDALE,D( 6.00
10. JONATHAN'S BLAZING SHADOW CD GV-E-SP JV-E RV-E^P
ALINE CHOADLEY
HAWINTON, CT 6.00
10. ATCfWP 12TH MAN OF CALICO WONDER GV-E-SP JV-E-SP
RV-E-SP
PAMELA BRYANT-MEEKS
BURLESON,T){ 6.00
15. PENNY'S SHENANDOAH BLUE GS-N-SP GSO-SP GS-E JS-N-
SPJS^SPJV-EOPRS-N-SP RS-OSP RS-E
R 5.00
15. BROADWAY'S STARUGHT EXPRESS GS-E JS-EOP RS^
MICHAEL BLACK
KAREN M BLACK
BURLESON.TX 5.00
15. RODEO COWBOY GS-E JS-E-OPRS-E-OP
KRYSTAL EMERY
IAHABRAHGTS,CA 5.00
15. WTCH JUSTUS UBERTY CAP GS-E JS-E RS-E
A 5.00
15. ATCH CHUKKER'S ORSO OF BEAUWOOD OTDs CD ATDd
STDc GS-EKJP JS-N-OP JS-E-SP RS-E-OP DNA-CP
WENDY CERILU
GREENWICH, NY 5.00
15. SUNUGHTS SHOCK AND AWE STDs GS-E JS-E RS-E DNA-VP
ALLISON BRYANTS KIM WALDRON
TYRONE, GA 5.00
15. ATCH JOLE' CAIUN CHAPS CO GS-N-OP GS-EOP JS-E-OP
RS-EOP
LOS ALTOS HILLS, CA 5.00
15. ATCH-SP ANNIE'S COPPER SMOKE GV-E-SP JV-E-SP RV-E-SP
EVELYN MROBERTSON
SEAnLE,WA 5.00
15. DIAMOND S GRITT. DOG STDcd CD ATDs GS-E JV-E RS-E-OP
DNA-CP
CHETKATWYK
SEDRO WOOLLY, WA 5.00
15. ATCH-SP BOSTON OF WIGNKI5S CD GS-E-SP JS-E-SP RS-E-SP
JEANMJANOHA
RAYMOND, NH 5.00
15. ATCH DREAMTIME'S BLUE STEEL CD GV-E-SP JV-E-SP RS-E-
OP
KEN PERIMUHER
SYIMAR,CA 5.00
15. ATCHOP CH ATCHOP BLACK ROCK'S IMPERIAL TARN GS-E-
SP JS^-SP RS-E-SP DNA-CP
DAVID GRUBEL&ERIKAEMAURER
PLEASANT HILL, CA 5.00
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15. AUSSIE GARDEN FAIRYTAIL SPIRIT GS-E JS-EOP RS-E DNA-VP
ANNE DERBY
HINGHAM,MA 5.00
15. UNDER THE HOUSE JACK BUCK GS-E JS-EOP RS-N-OP RS-E
ft,GA 5.00
15. THREE B'S ROCKET MAN ATDds GS-E JV-E-OP RS^KJP RS-E-
OP
LESUE BOOTH
5.00
Jumpers Novice
1. CH ARER ALL'S SIDEKICK GS-N JS-N-SP RS-N-OP
i,TX 11.1
2. ZARRAS COWGIRL EXPRESS GS-N-SP JS-N-SP RS-N-OP
D,TX 10.00
3. ZARRA'S LONE STAR COWBOY GS-N-OP JS#SP
MICHAEL BUCK
KAREN MBUCK
BURLESON.TX 9.00
3. CALLIE SHULTS GS-N-SP JS-N-SP RS-N-SP
CHUCK SHULTS
GARUND,TX 9.00
5. STARSWEPTSUPUP&AWAYJV-N-OP
IRVINE, CA 6.00
6. MORGAN RIVERS INDEPENDENCE DAY JS-N-SP RS-N DNA-VP
TRICIA ALEXANDER
ROYAL OAKS, CA 5.00
6. SCRAPS6ADR0PER RUSTYCHAPS ZAHN GS-NOP JS-N RS-N
DNA-CP
KATHLEEN GPEEPLES
HOUSTON, TX 5.00
6. STORMY MONDAY GS-N-OP JS-N RS-N
THOMAS MUNDEY
DONNA LMUNDEY
DAYTON, OH 5.00
9. CH WINDMILL'S NEED FOR SPEED JS-N DNA-VP
SAUNAS, CA " 4.00
9. SAKONNET SNAP DRAGON TO GS-N-OP JS-NT)P RSTJ DNA-
VP
J 4.C
9. SHAUKO'S SPIRIT OF BONFIRE GS^ JS-E RS-N
PAMEU BRYANT-MEEKS
BURL£SON,TX 4.C
9. RADIKEL IMA BIG DEAL LUCILLE GS-N JS-N RS-N
PATRICIA ADOAN
KNOXVILLE,TN 4.00
9. RISING SUN'S LUCKY CHARM GS-N JS-N RS-N
ROSE M PARK
MEDFORD,WI 4.00
9. TWIN OAKS OHIITS JUST PATRICK JS4J
JEANNE MASTLCK
RIVERSIDE, CA 4.00
9. CH LOS SUENOS WATER LILLY JS-N RS-N
9. IT'S ALL ABOUT ME GS-N JS-N DNA-VP
4.C
PILOT POINT, TX 4.C
17. LIL' CREEK'S BLEND OF CHOICE CDX GS-N M RS-N
CHRIS BREWER
O'FALLON, IL 3.C
17. BREBEAU'S KUKOC TONY CD GS-N JS-N RS-N
PORTIA JEUNEK
RENO, NV
17. CHD BARD'S BUZEN GUNS JS-N RS-N
GAYLE MCDONALD
SALLY DAVIS
GRANTS PASS, OR
17. OLD WEST GAMBLER'S DREAM GS-N JS4I
3.00
CARMEL,CA 3.C
17. LOYAL SPIRIT'S RAVEN SKYJJ-N DNA-VP
UNA SINGLETON
UNESINGIHON
PLYMOUTH, IN 3.C
17. CAROUNACAUISWITCHY REVIEW JS-N
aPfiESS,TX 3.0(
17. TWINTONE'S KHANSTANT REMINDER GS-N M DNA-CP
GWENRUTZ
MINNEAPOUS,MN 3.0(
17. SOME KIND OF MAGIC CRAZYFORYOU
LUCGOOSENS
DEBBYMICHIELSEN
2430 VORST-UAKDAL, BELGIUM 3.0C
17. RBF MISS MOLLY MALONE GS-N-OP JS40P RS-N
SUN VALLEY, CA 3.00
17. CH RAINYDAY'S REMEMBER WHEN STDs CDX GSD JST)
RS-Q
DANIELLE PUGH
PUNO,TX 3.00
17. QUAPAW'S ENJOY THE VIEW JS41 RS-N
UNDAMOSS
UHABRAHTS.CA 3.00
17. CRYSTAL CANYON'S KATYDID IT GS-E M
TRAIL, OR 3.C
17. RAINYDAY'S YOU JUST WATCH ME JSD RS-N
3,TX 3.C
17. WINDSWEPT'S TRAIL OF JOY JS-N RS4J
A,CA 3.00
17. DALTON GANG'S ZOEYJS-0 RSO
BRENDASIEGRIST
LOS ANGELES, CA 3.00
17. KIZOKU'S CANADIAN SUNSET JV-N
DEBBYMICHIELSEN
2430 VORST-UAKDAL, BELGIUM 3.00
17. HEAVENBOUND'S COUNTRY SUNSET CDX JV-N RV-N
SHERRY AITMAN& TOM ALTMAN
MICHIGAN CITY, IN 3.00
SEATTLE, WA
Jumpers Open
1. lYNNEZOO'S ARTFUL DODGER GS-N-SP GS-O JSN-SP JSO-
OPRSTl-SP RSO
E, CA 7.00
2. ADHARASTRYT0WALKAWAYCDGS0jSSP
DNA-CP
SANDY THOMPSON
CANNON FALLS, MN 6.00
2. CHEYNAT'S ENTER IN THE GLORY GSCMJP JSO-SP RSO
MICHAEL BUCK &KAREN MBUCK
BURLESON,TX 6.00
4. CH CREEKWOOD'S MILLENIUM GIRLJJ-0 RJ-N
5.C

4. WINDRIF'S READY FOR TAKOFF GS-N JS^ RS-N
SARATOGA, CA 5.00
6. CREEKWOOD'S ALL THAT AND MORE JJ-0 RJ-N DNA-CP
SEAmE,WA 4.00
6. CH ELITE SHANTl JOY OF SUNSHINE CD JSORS-N
LYNN COBB-CONN/SUNSHINE
JACQUELINE DBAYES &ROSEMARIE SMEAD
MEMPHIS, IN 4.00
6. METROS DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION STDds GS-N JSORS-N
SEAHLE.WA 4.00
9. ALT-CH WINDMILLS CRYSTAL PISTOL GS-N JS-0RS-N-OP
DNA-CP
VCA 3.00
9. PERENNIAL SUMMER SKIES GSO JS-0 RS-0
.THOMAS MUNDEY
DAYTON, OH 3.00
9. BROADWAY'S FIASH DANCER GS-N JJ-0 RJ-O
CONNOR BLACKS KAREN M BLACK
BURLES0N,1X 3.00
9. MALPASO'S ARMED AND READY JS-0 RS-N DNA-VP
JACQUELINE HOCHUU
CH-9230 FIAWILSG, SWITZERLAND 3.00
9. WTCH SWEETGRASS WILL WORK 4 KIBBLE RTDs CD GS#
OP GS-0 JS-0RS-N-OP RS-0 DNA-VP
CAROLJMCIAUGHUN
FULLERTON,CA 3.00
9. GUDY'S FANCY FREE SHANIA CDX GS-N JS^ DNA-VP
GUDRUN DYTRYCH
31623 DRAKENBURG, GERMANY 3.00
9. TEJAS KIT KAT BAR GS-N-OPJS-O-OP RS-N-OP
CYPRESS, IK 3.00
9. WTCH GEARHARTS MIDNIGHT GECKO 6S^J-SP GSO JS^J-SP
JS-0RS-N-SPRS^ DNA-VP
TODD BUTLERS SHERRY BUTLER
YAMHILL,OR 3.00
9. TEJAS ROYCENKARMAS KID 6S-NT)P 6S-0JS^ RS-N
LA. TU6GIE ARNOLD
TOMBALL,IX 3.00
9. ANASAZI'S ROCKET'S RED GLARE GS-N M RS-N DNA-VP
CHUCK KLEIN SKRISTIE KLEIN
PITTSBORO, NC 3.00
9. CCK'S DIRTY DOG DUST BUNNY GS-N JS-0 RS-0
CHETKATWYKSKATRINAKATWYK
SEDRO WOOLLY, WA 3.00
9. KOALA-TEE'S WHO'S THAT GIRL GS-N JS-E RS-0 DNA-CP
KERRY SWEIIZER
BELLINGHAM,WA 3.00
9. SIERRA-ECHO SHADOW CANYON CDX TD STDds GS-N JSO
RS-N
JIM AMAGAMOLL S MELANIE KMAGAMOLL
ANTHONY, FL 3.00
9. ZARRA RIPPLE IN TIME GS-0 JS-0 -
CAROL SEASTRUNK
ALVARADO,TX 3.00
9. HARMONYHILLAUTUMNSWINDGS-NJSORSO
KATHLEEN ST. CHARLES
STURBRIDGE,MA 3.00
Jumpers Elite
1. ATCH LAKEHILLS JOYFUL EXPRESSION GS-EOP JSO-SP
RS-E-OP
ANNETTE DUSA
I 14.00
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1. ATCH-SP 3 OAKS DAKOTA BONFIRE GS-E-SP JS-E-SP RS-KP
PAMELA BRYANT-MEEKS
JASON MEEKS
BURLESON,TX 14.00
1. ATCH CHLOE SHUIIS GS-E-OP JS-E-OP RS-E-SP
CHUCK SHULTS
GARLAND, TX 14.00
4. ATCH-SP DAGELL'S ALL RILED UP GS-E-SP JS-E-SP RSE-SP
JOYCE ROESSNER
CALGARY AB T3G 2B9, CANADA 12.00
5. BROADWAY'S PAYDAYONCENTERSTAGE GS-E JS-O-SP JS^-
OP RS-N-OP RS-E
MICHAEL BLACK
KAREN M BLACK
BURL£SON,TX 11.00
6. CRYSTAL CANYON'S FLASHPOINT CD GS-E-OP JS-LOP RS-E
TRAIL, OR 10.00
7. ATCH-OP FOXPOINTES SEALED WITH AKISS CD GS-O-SP
GV-E-SPJV-E-SP RS

9. RAINYDAY'S YOU JUST WATCH ME JS^RS-N
0, TX 4.0
9. SHYWING'S ROCKY MOUNTAIN MAPLE GS-N JS-N RS-N
KEN PERLMUnER
SYIMAR,CA 4 0
9. BENNY OF THE DIVINE FIREHORSE STDs RD JV-0 RV-N
HOIZWICKEDE 59439, GERMANY 4.(
9. HEAVENBOUND'S COUNTRY SUNSET CDX JV-N RV-N
SHERRY ALTMAN
MICHIGAN CITY, IN 4.00
9. MCMAn'S HIDDEN TREASURE UDGS^JJS4) RS-N
CHRIS BREWER
O'FALL0N,IL 4.00
9. GRANDEUR TEMPEST IN ATEAPOT GS

LKHLOSSUENOS HELLO KUTY
HEIDI CMOBLEY
SANGER,TX
IKH VERITAS TRUTH ISOUT THERE CD
SHARON RENEEMCCULLY
,TX
CHAMPION OF RECORD [CH):
H AFTER ALLS GOOD FOR THE GANDER
MEIINOAGANN
JANET WHITE
,SC
HAKilAH'SCRYSOPHERIC CONDITION
JAMIE LHANSEN
SUEAHOLTZ
LA CENTER, WA
HALIYAH'S MATRIX REVOLUTION DNACP
LYNNEC SKINNER
H CARMEL KNOCK'N UM DEAD CD RTDc STDcds
HEATHER BORDE
RIO,WI
H COOIMOOR HARDROCK IN UR DREAMS CD DNA-CP
AMY BURNEHE
WOODSTOCK. GA
CH CROFON HIDE AND SEEK
MARYAFERENTINO
H DANCIN' EYES POINT BREAK
MATTHEW SHELLEY
MICHELE SHELLEY
HFAIRVIEW HI CAUBER AFFAIR
CAROL HJEFFERY
KNOXVILIE.TN
H LA PLATA'S GITANAOECOLORES
CELESTE TELLES
RANDY TELLES
H MALPASO'SCHAPS'N CHAINS DNA-VP
i,TX
H NITESTAR'S COLOR ME INDIGO DNA-VP
FORT VALLEY, GA
H PUR-PLESUR'S IMAGE IN THE SKY
TRACY BENNEH&GREGBENNEn
ELKO.GA
H ROSEWOODS JAMES WEST DNA-CP
ICA
H SHAWNDIMAE KEEPINGREDTRADITION GS-N JS-N RS-N
SPL£NDORA,TX
ISHERBIL'S KEEP UP THE TUNE DNA-VP
VALLEY, WA
ISKYRYDERS GREAT ERUPTION STDcds
KAREN MTILLIA
CLARISSA LSHANK
K,AZ
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CH SOMERCRESTMACON RASPBERRIES
REBECaOELEON
RIVERSIDE, CA
CH SUNCATCHER'SAa ISON AVIATOR
& GARY ALLISON
%FL
CH SUNFIRE'S GET UP NGO
DAVID CCLAYTON
QUINCY, FL
CHWINDRIF'S LATITUDE
CURAF BROWN
SEBASTOPOL, CA
CH YNOT FOLLOW IN MY DUST DNA-CP
HELEN MTHOMPSON
EARL M THOMPSON
LOS lUNAS, NM
Conformation Merit
Allered Conformation Merit (Top 30)
For all trials processed
from 6/01/06 thru 2/18/07
1. ALT-CH RAINYDAY'S
JSO RS-N
PCDGS-O
D,TX 223
2. ALT-CH BAINBRIDGES BOUND TO PLEASE
N 211
3. ALT-CH RED FORREST FIRE WARRIOR KIAMA
MARCYRAYE BARBOUR
BELLEVUE.WA 123
4. ALT-CH SUNFIRE'S SOLD ROCK STDcds
DAVID CCLAYTONS LAURA CLAYTON
QUINCY, FL 118
5. ALTCHJ MAR'S JUST ONE LOOK
RONALD CNIEMZYK
SOUTH MILWAUKEE, Wl 97
5. ALT-CH PERENNIALTRAILBIAZER GS-N JS^KIP RS^P
KIMWALDRONSMARKAWALDRON
TYRONE, GA 97
7. CH
8. ALT-CH STARSTREAMPERFEa ALLIANCE CDX
WESLEY JOHNSON
WEST CHICAGO, IL 80
9. ALT^H BON CHANCE HEAVENS ABLAZE DNA-VP
BONNIE J THOMAS
NAVASOTA,TX 79
10. ALT-CH TESTIMONY'S RES IPSA LOQUITOR UD GS-N JS-N
RS-N
CURTWURITZ
VENTURA, CA 74
H.CH CU-D'S BEA ASOCIAL BUnERFLY
HEIDI DAHMS-FOSTER
PRESCOTT VALLEY, AZ 73
12. ALT-CH COSSACK'S SAUNA
KATHERINEANORRIS
COVENTRY, a
13. CH HISAW'S COWBOY UP DNA-VP
TAYLOR GUTHRIE
KAUSPEa, MT
14. ALT-CH TRHVORYAS GOOD AS GOLD GS-N RS-N
SAN JOSE. CA
69
62
15. ALT-CH PREMIERES CAPTAIN COURAGEOUS
61
16. ALT4:HHEARTHSIDELOOKATMEAUYAH
LYNNEC SKINNER
Y 60
16. ALT-CH JUREH NO LONGER JUST AWISH
ELIZABFHVANENGEL
MEQUON,WI 60
18. CH SOMERCREST UL SUCE OF HEAVEN JJ-O RJ-N
BRYNEELLIOn
PAYEnE, ID 55
19. ALT-CH BRIAR CUFF CIASSIC JEWEL CD
H,a 46
20. ALT-CH BROADWAY'S DEALERSCHOICE CD
MAGGIE PRYOR
JAMIE BREWER
OKEMAH, OK 45
20. ALT-CH SKYWING COUNTRY-WAYS AFFAIR CO
ZACHARYCHARRON
BUCKLEY, WA 45
22. ALT-CH FOXFIRES MYSTICAL DREAM
JOHN SPIVEY
VOLUNTOWN,a 40
22. SAZBRAT TAYLOR MADE
KELLY SBONILU
JODYMROSSER
LANCASTER, PA 40
24. HI 5 SASSY UHLE THING
LAKE STEVENS, WA 35
25. ALT-CH SKYRYDERS SHARP DRESSED MAN OTDs
CLARISSA LSHANK
LISALGOSS
MICHAEL AGOSS
UTCHFIELDPARK,AZ 34
25. ALT-CH NITANI'S SHE'S ON FIRE CDX
DONALEEMCELRATH
DALEESAJFUCK
PORT MATILDA, PA 34
25. HEARTHSIDE IF LOOKS COULD KILL
BRIAN HYDE
CLAY, NY 34
28. ALT-CH AFTER ALLS HIDE AND SEEK
CHARLES COZAD
LISACOZAD
ALVARADO.TX 33
29. ALT-CH QUAIL COVE CHINA DOLL
PENELOPE WEBB-MILAZZO
LINDALE,TX 32
29. CH INVERNESS INCOGNITO
GWEN HAYES
EASTTAWAS.MI 32
29. WTCH ALT-CH HARDROCK WILLOBROOK MSMEMPHIS RTDcs
CDGS-NJV-ERVO
RENEE RESCHENTHALER
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 32
29. ALT-CH HEATHERHILL MAGIC MAN
JENNIFER LMCPHERSON
DINGMANS FERRY, PA 32
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For oil triols processed from
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CHAGUADULCE SUNDAY SPECIAL
PAMEIA LEVIN
JANET BDAVIES
CARPINTERIA, CA
517
CHIAPIATA'SWISTICODE COLORES
TAiMY SEAMAN
W 492
CH REDROCKS WHO ARE YOU STDc CD OTDds GS-N JS^
RS-ODNA-VP
KEELY BRYAN & KATHY BRYAN
PRESCOn,AZ 394
CH MEADOWIAWNS BOUND TO FLY JS-0 RS-N
KIMBERLYPAHERSON
SARAH PATTERSON
KATIE KUPFER
COLOGNE, MN 388
CHJUSTAMEREROCKIN THE ROCKIES
LISA POPE
ROCK SPRINGS, WY 382
CHBAYOUIAND CREME BRULEEDNA-CP
MARTHA JGISSELBECK
BLOOMIN6TON,MN 371
CH HARMONY HILL'S TRUE UES DNACP
HEATHER BRADDOCK
HARWINTON,a 361
CH REVERIE JUSTICE SILVOUS PIAIT
MAGGIE PRYOR
LEON BGOETZ
CROWLEY.IX 358
CH VISION'S VIVACIOUS PURPLESUR
RONNIE BATES
CARROLLTON, GA
10. CH CAIAIS CAROUNA REBEL YELL DNA-CP
SELENA POPUN
ELIZABETH ANN MORGAN STIBLEY
KIOWA, CO
11. CHTAYCINSJUSTASTONE'STHROW
QNTHIA TAYLOR
REGINALBLAIR
BUELLION, CA
12. CH SUNFIRE'S UP PAST MIDNIGHT
lAURA CLAYTON
QUINCY, FL
13. CH HISAW'S HIGH TIDE AT VAQUERO DNA-CP
RICKGUTHRIE
KAL]SPELL,MT
14. CH LOSSUENOS SCOOBYDOO
HEIDI CMOBLEY
LOSLUNAS, NM
15. CH CALLISTO'SBADABINGBADABOOM
GAILKARAMALEGOS
OUVERSCOn
BRYAN, TX
16. CH STONERIDGE SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE
IUT
16. CHKAITANS MASTER AND
PAMEIA SPROMBERG
MARYSVILLE,WA
18. CH RAINYDAY'S
m
346
339
338
281
272
262
252
249
249
STDsCDXGS-OJSO
|,TX 237
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19. CH RHF SWEET EMOTIONS AT REDROCK
KATHY BRYAN &PENNY PAPE
PRESCOTT,AZ
231
20. CH ELDORADO'S HASTA BE SHASTA
GILBERT AYAIA& MARY LOU AYAIA
ELPAS0,1X
193
21. CHAPTER ALL'S THE SIMPLE LIFE DNA-VP
CINDY GHENT &ALENESCHULTZ
CAMBRIDGE ON N1R5S6, CANADA
187
22. CH RAINEDANCE WfilHEN IN STONE GS-N JSORS-N DNA-
VP
M. RAINELUIZ
SANTA ROSA, CA 185
23. CH TAISHO FINAL IMPAQ AT MALPASO STDs OTDd DNA-VP
LYNN HAMON&MIRJAM WALTER
RAINIER, OR 180
24. CH LYRIC'S MAKE BELIEVE DNA-VP
R,CO 174
25. CH TOPGUN'S BLACK MAGIC GS-0 JSE RSO DNA-CP
DIANA LHEFTl
LARRY HEFT!
CHRIS HEFT!
A 170
26. CH LAS ROCOSA TICKLED PINK
CAROLANN HARTNAGLE
BRIGHTON, CO
165
27. CH NIK-NAK'BEUEVE IT OR NOT"
KARENS RUSSELL
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,CA 163
28. CH LAURELWOODS WORKIN THE ANGLES DNACP
SPIRO CONSTANCE &MARLENE CONSTANCE
STUDIO CITY, CA 162
28. CH MOON RISE EVERLASTING LOVE DNA-VP
25593 REHER, GERMANY
30. CHCAVAUER'S GONE WEST DNA-CP
BRUCE CALDWELiS TERESA CALDWELL
PILOT, VA
30. CHJAMARA'S DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH
LYNDA PEPPEL& DONNA KUSH
E,CA
DNA
162
161
161
Follo^vlng Is a current list of DNA-CP and DNA-VP ASCAregistered
Australian Shepherds as reported by the ASCA®
Business Office, since last reported in Aussie Tunes.
DNA-CP
1/15/07 thru3/20/07
ALSIRA'S FEATURE PRESENTATION
AMAROSIS RED HOTHELLFIRE
ANDORRAHSCUniNG EDGE
ANNIVERSARY BELLE RANGE
ARISTOCRATS 2ETA JONES
BADLANDS FRISCO GUS
BLUABBYSASTA SUMMER BREEZE
BONZACASCABEL
BROOKS' FUZZBALl
CANYON OAKS WILD IRISH ROSE
CLCHIU PEPPER
CLOVERHILL PROPWASH BUSTLE
COLORADO'S MOUNTAIN RED
COLORADO'S THE SOUTHWESTCHEIF
CORONADO'SSIZZLINAHRAaiON
CROWN HAVEN RUBY RED
CU-D'SIN PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS
DREAMSTREETS SEASON TICKET
FAIROAKSAIAZAR
FOSS'SAGIHARIAN KANGAMA6WA
GARAGTYM'S AUBURN DIVA
GARCITAS CREEK ANNIE OAKLEY
GEFION'SABBY NOT GABBY
GITALONG'S BARK AT THE MOON
GRIESE'S DUKE OF FANTASIA
HATCREEKSALITHINGSCONSIDERED
HEARTFIRE'S SWEET CAROLINE
J BARD TANK
JB BO'S CENTERFOLD'S DIAMOND
JNDSSLINGERSGOLD
JUST DO IT OF STONE RIDGE
KEBUCK-A-ROO
KEMP'S CRYSTAL BLUE
KERCHAK'SCLEMWOOD BIACKONYX
LL SHARON BLUEBELL
LADY LUCY ELIZABETH SHEPHERD
LAKE VIEW'S KEEPIN' IT HOT
LAKE VIEW'S RIG'DN READY
LAURIE'S CHEYANNE
LAURIE'S RED DOGTOO
LAZYL'S DENNIS THE MENACE
LOOK WHAT THE CAT DRUG IN
MEADOWLAWNS BOUND FOR GLORY
MELODYS TAKEN BY SURPRISE
MILES BEAR
MIRAGE'S ULSASPARILIAMISHKA
MISTRETTAS TORRE OF PANDASIA
MOSAIC KALEIDOSCOPE EVERMORE
PLANTATION'S MISS BEHAVE'N
RAHS LILI BEN
RUDY OF ALBA
SANDY ACRES BOBBY SOXPIAYGIRL
SANDY ACRES THE LION IN WINTER
SIR SANTO FAIROAKSBLUEGRASS
SORPESTAR BOBBY
STARRBREAK'SRU ROWDY 4 THIS
SUNDOWNS CRUZN COOP D'VILLE
TERRA-BLUE TALU HOE
THE FORCES DESPERADO
TOPPER DISMUKES
TWIN OAKS INTENSE MAGIC MAX
DNA-VP
1/15/07 THROUGH 3/20/07
AFTER ALL'S THE SIMPLE LIFE
AMY-GUARDIANS OF AYERS ROCK
AMY'S CHUNKY-MONKEY ICE CREAM
ARCOIRIS FETCH'NSEORUS
B.B. SHADOW FROM LITTLE MOON
BIG MARINE'S SATIN SAPPHIRE
BLUE MOUNTAIN'S DAYDREAMER

BOLLWERK'S BIG BEN
BOLLWERK'S COLOR CHARME
BOLLWERK'S [T'S MAGIC BIANCA
BOLLWERK'S LOVELEY EBONY
BOLLWERK'S MAGIC FEE
BOSHELEUR'S PEACEMAKER
BROCK VON DERIERCHENMUHLE
CAITIAND ON ANGEL WINGS
CAITIAND STRIKE THE RIGHT CORD
CANYON OAKS FIRE IN THE SKY
CEDAR CREEK JEWEL
CHARMOIS'S SHARON BROWN
CINAMON'S TOUGH GUY
ClAN EDORAS AMERICAN KESTREL
CLOIEHARTirS
COLORADO'S AMERICAN ICON
COMPANION'S COLORED CAPPALUA
COMPANIONS CREAMEDEIA'CREAME
COMPANION'S MADAM MOUUNROUGE
COMPANION'S MAGIC FLUTES SPELL
COMPANIONS TECUMSES LOSTSPIRIT
COMPANION'S TOUCH ASCHANGEANT
O&MBRUNOS LILZOYA
D&M CRYSTALS LITTLE TREASURE
DANCIN' EYES THE WHOLESHABANG
DANCING WOLFS BRAVE DISCOVERER
DANTE OF ROSEHILL
DOGGARDEN'S ABSOLUTE COOPER
DRAGHUIDA'S KISS ME KATE
ELITE SHANTICRUZN ON SUNSHINE
EUTE SUNSHINE SMART MONEY
EVERREADY ICE COLD
EVERREADY INTOXICATE ME
FAITHWORKSTHISULUTEOFMINE
FLYINJ'S SINBADROSE
GEARHARTSSALTFLEETJUBA!
GEMMELLSGHOSTKING
HAIDRIVER'SKESSIE
HALL'S BELIA BEAR
HAPPY KIRAOF NORTHSEAIAND
HEATHERHIIL DAZZLE ME MONTANA
HEAVENSENT AREBEL WITHACAUSE
HEELSIDE'S MILKY WAY
HEELSIDE'S SATURN'S MOON TITAN
HIGH OAKS SMART LITTLE AMY
HIGLEY'S KD SHADOW
HOIMBERG'S LOIAGRANOIA
HOIMBERG'SMACE
HOIMBERG'S MAGNUM OPUS
HOIMBERG'S MEUCANITENS
HOPEVALLEY'S GIPSY UFE
HORSEMAN'S INDIAN SPIRIT
IF EVER HE IS MYFOREVER FRIEND
IF EVER THAT FASHIONABLE LADY
I'LLBEALEGENDATVAQUERO
JATAKA'SMAYLEAKIRA
JONES'GINGER SNAP
KANTERA-IRONHORSE DARK ANGEL
IAS ROCOSA PEPPY JOSIE
LEGENDS STARN TUCK DEL SOL
LEJAVON DER LERCHENMUEHLE
Business Office Report
LYNNCREST SWEET MELODY
LYNNCREST'S PURE IMPRESSIONS
MAGIC SPIRIT'S DEUGHTFULIASS
MARCIES PRECIOUS LITTLE LADY
MELODYS THE BEAT GOES ON
MEY'S ECHO OF ADREAM
MOON RISE4SKIPPY'S DEUGHT
MOON RISE JUST FOR YOU
MYRIAD Y'ALL BLACK LIKE ME
MYRIAD Y'ALL CAST ASPELL
MYRIAD Y'ALL RIGHT SMART
MYRIAD Y'ALL RIGHTEOUS BABE
NANYA GUARDIANS OF AYERS ROCK
NELKEN'S GRAND DUKE
NEW DAWN'S SIERRA MIST
PINCIE CREEK SHOOTING STAR
RAGTIMES SABOTAGE
RED VELVET'S BLACK STAR HOaY
RED VELVET'S QUEEN OF HEARTS
RETURN TO NAHREIGA
REYEM'S ROWDY REDNECK
RHAPSODYSTRUE COLORS
ROCKING M MIDNIGHT STORM
ROCKWATER'S SWEET BLUE VISION
SILVERLAKES SWEET MITCH
SKYECOVES FIRST U6HT
SMART LIHLE LENA
SORPESTAR-DINA-
STAR'S TWO THUMBS UP CANTATA
STAR'S TWO THUMBS UP TAKOTA
SYDNEY'S GOLDEN RIO
TAISHOXPLOSIVEIMPAQ
TALISMAN HALO NSPURS
TE AMD'S INFINITE VIQORY
TERRA-BLUE HOW ABOUT THAT
TERRA-BLUE JUS MIS BEHAVIN
THORNAPPIiSWINGMAN OFTEAMO
TRUE FRIEND'S HOPEFUL DREAM
TRUE FRIENDS RED CLASSIC HOPES
TWINCREEKS BLUE GLACIER
UU'S FAVOURITE JERRY LEE
VAQUERO'S COLE YOUNGER
VAQUERO'SSHOCKIN'YA'LL
VAQUERO'S TAPADERO
WILLOWCREEK BOUND TO PWY GAMES
WINDY NIGHT'S DEVIL INSIDE
WWMTN SHAG 192-2
YAMHILL'S EXTREME ATTRACTION
ZESTIEZOEY
Donor News
ASCA Founilation donations for Epilepsy researdi
ASouthern Tradition ASA
Gotewoy ASC
2007 ASCA Stockdog Finals
$1600.00
$100.00
Froncesco Confield $1185.49
Hall of Fame
ASCA has three seporate programs to acknowledge exceptionol
performance of its members and dogs. These programs ore;
THE VERSATILITY PROGRAM
• VCH—Versatility Champion
The VCH requirements ore: CH, COX, two OTP's ond one AID. ACD
ond 0TO moy be subsb'tuted for the COX.
For the VCH, earning oil three Open titles In Agility (Open Regular
Agility, Open Gamblers, and Open Jumpers), in either the Standard,
Veterans, or Junior Handlers division. Is considered comporable to
Obedience CDX or tracking TDX.
New Versatility Champions (VCH)
NONE REPORe
• SVCH—Supreme Versatility Champion
The SVCH requirements ere: CH, UD and WTCH. For the SVCH,
earning three Elite titles in Agility (Elite Regulor Agility, Elite
Gamblers, ond Elite Jumpers), in either the Standord, Veterans,
or Junior Handlers division, is considered comparable to the
Obedience UD Htle.
New Supreme Versatility Champion
NONE REPORTED
THE PERFORMANCE PROGRAM
• PCH—Performance Champion
The PCH requirements are: (1) Two ATD fities and (2) Two out of
the following three: (a) CDX, (b) TDX, (c) Open titles in Agility
(Open Regulor, Open Gamblers, end Open Jumpers), in Sfondard,
Veterans, or Junior Hondieis division. Titles appropriate for rire PCH
earned before the implementation date of the PCH title moy be
used In qualifying for the PCH title.
• SPCH—Supreme Performance
Champion
The SPCH requirements ore: (1) WTCH, (2) UD, and (3) Elite
titles in Agility (Elite Regular, Elite Gamblers, and Elite Jumpers) in
Standard ,Veterans, or Junior Handlers division. Titles appropriate
for the SPCH earned before the implementation dote of the SPCH
title may be used in qualifying for the SPCH title.
New Perfomance Champions (PCH)
New Supreme Perfomance Champions
(SPCH)
ASCA HAIL OF FAME
99:02 Effective 1/1/03 add to HOF
requirements passed April,2002: Any niiowed
titles earned toward HOF requirements prior to 1/I /03vrill count
toward HOF requirements after 1/1/OiAny allowed titles eomed
after 1/1/03 must be earned under the new HOF requirements.
Dam: Eight Qualifying Titles with acombination of 2Stockdog or
Conformation titles and the remaining 6earned from any area.
Sire:Twelve Quafifying Titles with acombination of 3Stockdog or
Conformation titles and the remaining 9earned from any areo.
Kennel: Twenty Qualifying Titles with a combination of
10 Stockdog and Conformation titles with a minimum of three
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qualifying titles of each (Stockdog and Conformation titles). The
remaining 10 may be earned from any area.
Qualif^'ng Titles:
Agility: RSO or RV-0 or RJ-0
Obedience: CDX
Trocking: TD
Stockdog: ATDd, DTDs, OTDc
Conformation: CH andA-Cfi
Effective Date: 1/1/05
New Hall of Fame Titles:
Hall of Fame Sires
NONE REPORTED
Hall of Fame Dams
NONE REPORTED
Hall of Fame Kennels
NONE REPORTED
Judges News
Congratulations] The following judge applicants have
been approved by the ASCA® Board of Directors
to occept judging assignments at their respective
levels.
Libby Graham
PoBox 1962
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303)646-1148
Tammy Seoman
2221 Gun Club Rd.SW
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-4771
ASCA® Non*Regu!ar Judge
Laura Diebojd
8239 Tommy Or.
San Diego, CA 92119
(619)741-1449
Kerry Kirtley
1515 0evoreRd
Devore,.CA- 92407
(909) 887-1959
ASCA® Provisional Judge
Steve Shope
671CRA032
Estancio, NM 87016
(505)384-2547
Judge #4194
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ASCA® Stockdog Judge
Moxine Schvoneveldt
4505 Hwyl6
Eagle, ID 83616
(208)286-7997
Judge #4276
ASCA® Apprentice Stockdog Judge
Michael Bryant
912 Four Mile Church Rd
Ball Ground. GA 30107
(770)893-3647
Judge #4553
The following persons hove successfully satisfied all
requirements at their current judge level and arenow
applying tobecome approved for the next level.
Heather Broddock
174 HormonyHilIRd
Harwinton,CT 06791
(860) 485-0433
Kiddy Christie
PO Box 873414
Wasilla.AK 99687
(907)376-8323
Sue Fullington
6224 fM-799
Beeviiie, 1X78102
(361) 358-4354
Judge #4518 .
Kim Cochron
1918HQrveyRd
Kimball, Ml 48074
(810) 984-1977
Judge #3300
Non-Regular Breeder Judge
Babbie W. Myrick
4208 Old Concord Rd
Salisbury, NC 28146
(704) 633-1596
2803 Donoba St
Torronce, CA 90505
(310)200-2152
Provisional Breeder Judge
Breeder Judge
.Clarissa Shank
3126 E.WescottDr
•Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602)569-1112
Judge #4517
Jr. Showmanship
Finals - Junior Showmonship Program
From 6/1/2006 thru 5/31/2007
Highest Score inEach Region
Handling
8-12
Region 1 NOAH MARTIN 150.00
Region 2 JILLIAN PAIGE CARLON 225.00
Region 3 MACIHASS 219.00
Region 4 SAMANTHAAMICELI 194.00
Region 5 ALUSON DYCHES 338.00
Region 6 MORGAN HUBBARD 253.00
Region 7 NATHALIE KLEINHANS 59.00
13-17
Region 1 KENDRASILVEIRA 531.00
Region 2 KATELYN SCOH 790.00
Region 3 BRAND! LYNN BASE 240.00
Region 4 KELLI KUPFER 504.00
Region 5 ERICA ESCAIADA 397.00
Region 6 STEPHANIE AGONE 180.00
Region 7 JULIANE BIEHL 16.00
Obedience
8-12 Novice
Region 4 KAYIAIUDDEN
13-17 Novice
Region!
Region 5
13-17 Open
Region 4
KORYWYCKOFF
Working
8-12 Sheep
Region 4 MARIE NEPSTAD
Regions SHELBY MCDANIEL
Region 6 MADISON WHEELER
13-17 Sheep
Region 4 SARA BORDE
176.00
110.14
89.00
96.00
115.00
Pomelo Nelson
4840Asbury Rd.
Aibertvi1le;AL 35951
(256)558-6027
Judge #4163:
Maarten Walter
30429 Gowan Rd.
Roiner, OR 97048
(505)556-2829
Judge #1 •
Anne Shape
671CRA032
Estancio, NM 87016
(505) 384-2547
Judge #3109
Heather Herron
5884 WisnerHv/y.
Adrian, Ml 49221
(515) 263-3626
Judge#4168
ASCA® Senior Breeder Judge
Sandy Rees
7134 W. Cotibbeon In.
PeonG,AZ 85381
(623)412-2529
judge#1891
•Gemi Sosson-Brickson
SOBSW.JocbonRd
Enofi, OH 45323
(937)767-1960
Judge #3674 '
Wendy Grudin
3341 F5/8 Rd
Clifton, CO 81520
(970) 523-1331
Senior Breeder Judge
Other Person Judge
Sandra McForland
1998 Bison Ct
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970)314-9247
The membership has thirty (30) days torespond with
comments, positive or negolive, concerning these
individuals. The ASCA Business Office will forward
any such comments tothe ASCA Board ofDirectors.
Open Working
8-12 Storted Ducks
Region 6 MADISON WHEELER
8-12 Storted Sheep
Region 4 MARIE NEPSTAD
Region 6 MADISON WHEELER
13 -17 Started Ducks
Region 1
Region 4
Region 5 KRISTEN BECNEL
13-17 Open Ducks
Region 2 MEGAN SIMS
13-17Advonced Ducks
Region 4 KATIE KUPFER
13-17 Started Sheep
Region! KATIE MARVIN
Region 4 SARA BORDE
75.67
107.50
88.60
49.30
78.00
69.00
95.50
33.00
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13-17 Advonced Sheep
egion 2 MEGAN SIMS
13-17 Started Catlle
egion 2 MEGAN SIMS
egion 4 HEATHER BORDE
-12 Handling
LLISON DYCHES
13-17 Handling
KATELYN SCOTT
bedience Novice
KORYWYCKOFF
bedience Open
HEATHER BORDE
High Score Junior
8-12 Working Junior Handler
MARIE NEPSTAD
13-17 Working Junior Handler
SARA BORDE
8-12 Open Working Junior Handler
13-17 Open Working Junior Handler
SARA BORDE
KATELYN SCOH
KORYWYCKOFF
SARA BORDE
SARA BORDE
KELU KUPFER
KATELYN SCOH
Overall High Score
Handling
Obedience
Working
Open Working
AllAround
500 Club
Degree ofExcellence
STEPHANIE AGONE-1,2
SARAH APPLETON-1,2
BRANDILYNN BASE-1,2,3
HEATHER BORDE-1,2
CESLEYBOX-1,2
JILLIANPAIGECARL0N-].2,3
ZACHARYCHARRON-1
USHAK CURTIS-1
LINDSEYDOWLING-1
ALLISON DYCHES-1,2,3,4
BRYNEELLIOn-1,2
ERICAESCAlADA-1,2,3,4
lAUREN ESCAlADA-1
AYLOR GUTHRIE-1.2,3,4
80.00
84.00
74.00
338.00
790.00
203.00
176.00
110.14
115.00
107.50
115.50
790.00
203.00
115.00
115.50
585.00
lHASS-1,2,3
1-1,2,3.4
JILIAYNE KARRAS-1
ViaORIAKOCA-1,2
KATIE KUPFER-1.2,3
KELLI KUPFER-1,2,3,4
ANDREW TMARTIN-1.2.3.4
NOAH MARTIN-1.2
JULIA MCNEILL-1
SAMANTHAAMlCEU-1.2
MARIE NEPSTAD-1
KATIE OLIVER-1,2
SARAH NICOLE OWENS-1,2
COURTNEY LPOnS-1
KATELYN SANCHEZ-1
KATELYN scon-1.2.3.4
1.2.3.4
;-1.2,3.4
1-1
1-1
KORYWYCKOFF-1
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Juniors Titling Their Dogs:
AGILITY
BROADWAY'S FIASH DANCER GSNJJ-ORJ-O
CH CREEKWOOD'S MILLENIUM GIRLJJ-0 RJ-N
RJ-0
JJ-0
CREEKWOOD'S ALL THAT AND MORE JJ-0 RJ-N DNA-CP GJ-N
CREEKWOOD'S AUTHAT AND MORE JJ-0 RJ-N DNA-CP JJ-0
CH CREEKWOOD'S MILLENIUM GIRL JJ-0 RJ-N
JJt)
CREEKWOOD'S ALL THAT AND MORE JJ-O RJ-N DNA-CP JJ-0
CH KOAIA-T'S I'MNOTTHE GIRL JJ-N RJ-N
ASHLEY ROESER
CH KOAIA-T'S I'MNOTTHE GIRL JJ-N RJ-N
ASHLEY ROESER
MEADOWIAWNS MIRACLES DO HAPPEN JJ-N
ASHLEY ROESER
LOYAL SPIRIT'S RAVEN SKY JJ-N DNA-VP
LANE SINGLETON
CONFORftflATION
CHMI-TRD CRUIZEN GOLD CREEK
BRANDI LYNN BASE
CHTHORNAPPLEDURAMAX
ERICA ESCAIADA
ALT-CH FUNTHILL'S DANCING DREAM MAN
CH DIAMOND AiRE BEJEWELLED STDs DNA-VP
JJ-N
JJ-N
JJ-N
CH
CH
ALT-CH
CH
CH IVORY ISLES MEETS THE CRITERIA
CATY O'CONNOR
CH KOAIA-T'S I'M NOT THE GIRL JJ-NR
ASHLEY ROESER
CH SPRING FEVERS GO THE DISTANCE
KATELYN SCOn
CH SPRING FEVERS I'LL BE TRUE
KATELYN SCOn
CH HISAWS UNRAVELED
Kennel News
Newly Registered Kennels
From 1/20/2007 To 3/20/2007
42 WORKS MAGIC FIREBALL
BEEHAVEN
PURESTOCK
BIACKGOLD
QUANTUM
DOAIMCTDDAH
dKAIIijIUK/YI
G
COPPER BEACH
DRY CREEK
EAGLECREST
FAIRYDAWN
GARRISON
GENUINE
4BARJ
ABSOLOOT
BAKER'S
BIG SKY
BLUE HEART
DIAMOND OAKS
EAGLE ELK
FAIRYDUST
FINLEY
GMG
GOD'S GIFT
HUG-ME
KOINONIA
LOST CREEK
CASSELCREEK
CIBOU
CIRCLE P'S
DESERT FLOWER
GEMSTATE
CHA\jrmu/M
jnAvVIUWN
SHORE MEADOW
TAPESTRY
TIMINGS TUFF
TK ROCKS
TURKEY RUN
WINOHKA
Kennels Renewing
From 1/15/2007 To 3/19/2007
PANDASIA
PAYEHE
POIARIS
PRIMA
RENDEZVOUS
SAZBRAT
SPELLBOUND
SRN EAGLE
THREED
TWO RIVER'S
VAGABOND
WESTERN RECALL'S
ZARRA
Kennel Expiration Report
From 1/15/2007 To 3/19/2007
SHILOH'S DREAM
SKYRUNNER
STARGATE
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Obedience
Issued from 1/15/2007 thru
3/15/2007
Issued Obedience
Certificates
COMPANION DOG (CD):
AFTER ALL SNICKERDOODLE CD DMA-VP
KEITH KELLER
USA KELLER
PFLUGERVILLE.TX
CHAPTER ALL'S TRIPLE BLACK CD
KIMDEMAREST
COURTNEY DEMAREST
BUCKLEY, WA
AMAROSIS BLUE HEART-BREAK CD DMA-VP
MADINESCHOn
VERAKOHL
ATCH ARBORETUM'S WOODS OF WILLOW STDds CD GS-E-SP
JS-EOPRSWP
CHEPACHET, Rl
AUSTIN TX LIGHTS UP THE MITE CD
GEORGIA CUVELL
NORCO, CA
BOLLWERK'SBOBMARLEYCD
BOSHELEUR'S BANJO BLUES CD GS-O-OP JSOOP JS-E RSO
DIANE CLYNE
CEDAR, MM
BR HOWDY PARDNER'S DANCE FEVER CD
IRENE BLODGETT
BREBEAU'S RED RYDER CD
ELKO, NV
ALT-CH BRIAR CUFF ClASSIC JEWEL CD
I, a
BROADWAY'S YELLOW ROSE OF TX CD
BROOKRIDGEFIRE'N'ICECO
BETH COCHRAN
JASPER, GA
BROOKWOOD'S TUGBOAT CD
ARTHUR 1AMDRY& CAROL lANDRY
CH CANYON OAKS FIRE IN THE SKY CD DN/VVP
KIMEABNEY
FOSTER. OR
CENTERPOINTSHOUDINI OF RAINBOW CD
SUSAN TAYLOR
JENNIFER lANGFIELD
COBBLESTONE'S EZASl,2,3 CD
GARYGAIZ
LESTER PRAIRIE, MN
CH COOIMOOR HARDROCK IN UR DREAMS CD DMA-CP
AMY BURNEITE
WOODSTOCK, GA
52 AUSSIETIMES 1 May-June 2007
Business Office Report
CH COUNTRYWOOD QUEEN 0 THE COURT CD
SUNDAY LMILES
CIARE,MI
CRYSTAL CANYON'S FLASHPOINT CD GS-E-OP JS-E^JP RS-E
TRAIL, OR
DANCING STARS Q'SROYAL HUNTER CD DNArVP
GABRIELEMERTENS
EVERWOOD RADIANCE CD
MARY ANN MAGNESS
FUNNY-FARMS JOY OF FIREWALKERCD
GRAVES' HANK CD
BRIAN GRAVES
WEATHERFORD,TX
HARMONY HILL'S NEED ATRISCUIT CD DNA

CH BLUE ISLE FIRE ON FAYBLE HILL CDX ONA

10. WONDERDOG TALKING CAJUN TO EWE OTDsCDX
MOLLY REYENGA
ROBERTSDALE,AL
190.0 189.5 189.0 568.5 189.5
10. SOUNDTRACK'S RAM TOUGH CDX
LOR! FAUSEH
WEST PALM BEACH, Fi
192.5 189.0 187.0 568.5 189.5
Alternates
11. PROPWASHELORADANAN WILDCHILD STDds UD TD
GV-OJS-NRV-0
LISAPATTISON
PORT MURRAY, NJ
191.5 187.5 187.0 566.0 188.7
12. SRN EAGLE WILDFIRE CDX
PATLOSCO
190.5 190.0 184.5 565.0 188.3
13. WTCH CH WTCH PRICELESS CAUSE FOR APPLAUSE
CDX
JUNEHUDDLESTON
l,AZ
191.0 179.5 177.5 548.0 182.7
14. DYNASTY'S GIFT FROM GOD
ALUSON DYCHES
SPRING FIELD, GA
180.0 173.0 173.0 526.0 175.3
Obedience Utility Final Standings
1. ALT-CH TESTIMONY'S RES IPSA LOQUITOR UD GS-N
JS-N RS-N
CURTWURIT7
VENTURA, CA
193.0 187.5 186.5 567.0 189.0
Superdog Final Standings
1. OTCH COLORADO'S SONSI SIOUX UDX DNA-VP
JAYNE LIPS
BUSHKILL, PA 596.75
2. ATCH OTCH AGUA DULCE WHIMSICAL MOMENT UD
GS-E-SPiS-E-SPRS-E-OP
SIERRA MAORE,CA 589.50
3. OTCH STARSTREAM SATURN UDX
CANDACELHEIDEMAN
WEST CHICAGO, IL 584.00
4. OTCH WHIPPLETREE'S OUTBACK ANNIE UDX STDds
GS-EJS-ERS-E
MARYKBENTE
MINNEAPOUS.MN 579.00
4. OTCH BON AMI'S EASY ON THE EYES UDX
EUZABETHMJARRELL
KENSINGTON, MD 579.00
5. ALT

11. OTCH WHIPPLETREE'S OUTBACK ANNIE UDX STDds GS-E JS-E
RS-E
MYKBENTE
196.5 196.0 192.0 584.5 194.8
12. OTCH BON AMI'S EASY ON THE EYES UD
ELIZABETH MJARRELL
195.0 194.0 193.0 582.0 194.0
12. PENNYCAERAU JUST CALL ME MYSTR CDX
ZEPHYRHILLSJL
194.5 194.0 193.5 582.0 194.0
14. CH RAINYDAY'S REMEMBER WHEN STDs CDX GS^ JS-0 RS-
0
'TX
195.0 193.5 192.5 581.0 193.7
15. EVERREADY'S MAKES ME GIGGLE CDX
DEMOHE, IN
195.5 195.0 189.0 579.5 193.2
16. COUNTRYWOODS BLUE CHIP STOCK CDX
SUSAN JTARRANT
195.0 193.0 190.5 578.5 192.8
17. ROCKRIDGE'SBEAU IDEAL UD
SANDY REES
PEORIA,AZ
195.0 191.5 191.5 578.0 192.7
17. UL' CREEK'S BLEND OF CHOICE CDX GS-N JS-N RS-N
CHRIS BREWER
O'FALLONJL
198.5 191.5 188.0 578.0 192.7
19. CHARISTELLO DE LA PLATA UD
;EI
194.0 193.0 190.0 577.0 192.3
20. STONE RIDGE WHOLE LOHA LOVIN' CDX
PENNY BJAMESON
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
196.0 193.0 186.0 575.0 191.7
Obedience Utility Merit (Top 20)
For oil trials processed
from 6/1/2006 thru 2/15/2007
1. •OTCH COLORADO'S SONS! SIOUX UDX DNA-VP
JAYNELIPS
BUSHKILl, PA
200.0 199.5 198.0 597.5 199.2
2. ATCH OTCH AGUA DULCE WHIMSICAL MOMENT UD GS^SP
JS^SPRS-EOP
SIERRA MADRE.CA
198.0 196.5 196.0 590.5
3. OTCH BON AMI'S EASY ON THE EYES UD
ELIZABETH MJARRELL
196.5 194.0 193.0 583.5
4. CROCKER'S PERFEQ BLEND UD
196.0 195.0 190.0 581.0
5. OTCH STARSTREAM SATURN UDX
CANDACELHEIDEMAN
WEST CHICAGO, IL
196.0 194.0 185.5 575.5
196.8
194.5
193.7
191.8
Business Office Report
6. ALT-CH OnER CREEK'S LAW NORDER STDcds UD GS-N JS-E
RS-N
JIMAMAGAMOa
MElANIEKMAGAMOa
ANTHONY, FL
192.5 191.5 190.5 574.5 191.5
7. OTCH WHIPPLETREE'S OUTBACK ANNIE UDX STDds GS^
JS-E RS-E
MARYKBENTE
193.5 192.5 188.0 574.0 191.3
ALT-CH TESTIMONY'S RES IPSA LOQUITOR UD GS-N JS-N
CURTWURITZ
VENTURA, CA
193.0 191.5 188.5 573.0
9. STARGAZER'S DIXIELAND ROCK UD
191.0
l,AR'
192.5 191.0 184.0 567.5 189.2
10. LOOKAWAY CAPTIVATED STDcOTDs UD
CINDY AFRANKS
NASHVILLE, TN
192.5 190.5 182.0 565.0 188.3
11. SPCH PCH WTCH TEMPTATIONS SHAKE RAT-L-N-ROLL RTDs
UD GS-E JS-E RS-E DNA-CP
ROBYNJOHNSON-GARRETT
BLUFFDALE,LIT
192.5 186.0 178.0 556.5 185.5
12. CHARISTEUODE LA PLATA UD
>EI
4.5 182.5 182.0 549.0 183.0
Superdog JVlerit (Top 20)
' For all trials processed
from 6/1/2006 thru2/15/2007
1. OTCH COLORADO'S SONSI SIOUX UDX DNA-VP
JAYNE LIPS
BUSHKILL, PA 199.25
2. ATCH OTCH AGUA DULCE WHIMSICAL MOMENT UD GS-E-SP
JS-E-SP RS-E-OP
SIERRA MADRE,CA 197.25
3. OTCH STARSTREAM SATURN UDX
CANDACELHEIDEMAN
WEST CHICAGO, IL 197.00
4. CH BLUE ISLE FIRE ON FAYBLE HILL CDX DNA-CP
JOE WILLIS
N,GA 196.75
5. GOLD NUGGET'S UGHT MY FIRE CDX
JOANNE TRAVERSARO
TRACY, CA 196.25
6. KAUSROSAUTAIAPATAPICANTECDX
ViaORIALAMONT
KITCHENER N2H5Y5, CANADA 196.00
7. OTCH WHIPPLETREE'S OUTBACK ANNIE UDX STDds GS-E JS-E
RS-E
MARYKBENTE
MINNEAPOUS, MN 195.00
8. OTCH BON AMI'S EASY ON THE EYES UD
EUZABETHMJARREa
KENSINGTON, MD 194.00
9. MISTREnAS FOXY FAUNA UD
COTOGE GROVE, OR 191.25
10. STARGAZER'S DIXIELAND ROCK UD
SUSAN KYOUNGBLOOD
VANBUREN,AR 191.00
10. ROCKRIDGE'SBEAU IDEAL UD
SANDY REES
PEORIA,AZ 191.00
12. ALT-CH OHER CREEK'S LAW NORDER STDcds UD GS41JS^
RS-N
MEWNIEKMAGAMOLL
ANTHONY, FL
13. CHARISTELLODEIAPUTAUD
iEI
Ranchdog
190.50
184.50
Issued RD Certificates
For all trials processed
from 1/15/2007 thru 3/15/2007
RANCH TRIAL DOG - CAHLE (RTDc):
WTCH BAR JH'STOMAHAWK PATDcsRTDc
LAWRENCE GERSTLE
JOANNE GERSTLE
WESTCHESTER,CA
WTCH SWEETGRASS "HOPE FLOATS" PATDs RTDcs
PINE VALLEY, a
WTCH WINDSONG'S TRUE GRIT RTDcs DNA-VP
TRICIA ALEXANDER
S,CA
RANCH TRIAL DOG - SHEEP (RTDs):
WTCH SWEETGRASS "HOPE FLOATS" PATDs RTDcs
KANDID NACK
PINE VALLEY, CA
Stockdog
Issued SD Certificates
For all trials processed
from 1/15/2007 thru 3/15/2007
ADVANCED TRIAL DOG - CAHLE (ATDc):
'S
CHERYL JWHITED
WTCH CORONADOGUS OF VIQORY CROSS
MOaYWISECARVER
RICKJODSAAS
WINKELMAN,AZ
WTCH FLYING CARPETS SAHARA SARAH
RICHARD ELDREDGE
CANTON, GA
WTCH K-J'S 2ND XDEVIL'S GHOST
THEDALaS,OR
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WTCHMOLLY'SAWSOME AUSTIN CIRCLES
MOLLY WISECARVER
MAYER, AZ
WTCH CH WICH PRICELESS CAUSE FOR APPLAUSE CD
JUNE
I.AZ
CH WTCH SUNFIRE'S AND AWAY WE GO CD RS-N DNA-VP
DAVID CCLAYTON
QUINCY, FL
WTCH SWEETGRASS WILL WORK 4 KIBBLE RTDs CD GS-N-OP
GS-OJS^RS-N-OP RS-0 DNA-VP
CAROLJ MCLAUGHLIN
FULLERTON, CA
WTCH VEST'S BELL STAR LINNE
CALERA,AL
ADVANCED TRIAL DOG - DUCKS (ATDd):
WTCH CORONAOOGUSOFViaORY CROSS
MOLLY WISECARVER
RICKJODSAAS
WINKEIMAN,AZ
DROGHEDA'S 2-GOOD 2-B 4-GOnEN OTPs ATDcd DNA-VP
Riirlfpup &7
WTCH FLYING CARPETS EQUINOX
WENDY ELDREDGE
CANTON, GA
WTCHMAKITA'S PILLOW TALK RTDs DNA-VP
scon CHURCHILL
TEMPE,AZ
WTCH PINCIE CREEK OLA'S MAE
KATHY STEVENS
ROGER DSTEVENS
DOTHAN,AL
VCH CH SIERRA-ECHO CLOUDWALKER CD TD OTDc ATDds GS-N
JSO RS^ DNA-CP
DEBRA ST JACQUES
SARAH ELHOFFER
ALT-CH SKYRYDERS LinLE MISS THING CD STDcs ATDd
KAREN MTILLIA
UTCHFIELDPARK,AZ
ADVANCED TRIAL DOG - SHEEP (ATDs):
WTCH ANDERSON'S BRIAN BORU
CHERYL JWHITED
CH CU-D'S MEET JOE BLACK STOc CD OTDd ATDs DNA-CP
DIANA LCURL
CHINO VALLEY, AZ
CH PENNYCAERAUS PLAYIN THE FIELD STOcd ATDs DNA-CP
LEIDAW JONES
LEESBURG, FL
WTCH CH WTCH PRICELESS CAUSE FOR APPLAUSE CD
lAZ
OPEN TRIAL DOG - CAHLE [OTDc):
DRAGHUIDA'S MONTANA SMOKE STDs OTDc
Business Office Report
K-JKYOTIS RED ROUGHNECK OTDcds
CHRIS CALDWELL
JANINE CALDWELL
RIDGEFIELD,WA
LC'S JESTER OTDcds
ELSIE RHODES
CH NITESTAR'SPAHI PAGE OTDcds DNA-VP
TRISHA HERRING
FORT VALLEY, GA
SILVER SLIPPER SALLY OTDcds
JUNEHUDDLESTON
LAVEEN.AZ
VAQUERO'S COLE YOUNGER STDds OTDc DNA-VP
KEN LYLE
SWEET HOME, OR
VISION CHIP OFF THE or BLOCK STDds OTDc
SCOnHENDRIX
CARROLLTON, GA
OPEN TRIAL DOG - DUCKS (OTDd):
K-JKYOTIS RED ROUGHNECK OTDcds
CHRIS CALDWELL
JANINE CALDWELL
K-J KY0TI5 REDHOT CHILI PEPPER STDc OTDds
LYLEGERKEN
CAROL GERKEN
LC'S JESTER OTDcds
ELSIE RHODES
CH NITESTAR'S PAHI PAGE OTDcds DNA-VP
FORT VALLEY, GA
WTCH PINCIE CREEK OLA'S MAE
KATHY STEVENS
ROGER DSTEVENS
DOTHAN,AL
CH REDROCKS WHO ARE YOU STDc CD OTDds GS-N JS-N RS-0
KEELY BRYAN
PRESCOn,AZ
SILVER SUPPER SALLY OTDcds
,AZ
ALT-CH SKYRYDERS LITTLE MISS THING CD STDcs ATDd
KAREN MTILUA
LITCHFIELDPARK,AZ
CH SUNFIRE'S MAID OF MANDOLYN STDc OTDds GS-N JS-N
LAURA CLAYTON
QUINCY, FL
OPEN TRIAL DOG - SHEEP (OTDs):
FLYAWAY PUNCHUNE ROUNDHRIPAIR STDd OTDs DNA-VP
KELLY HUGHES
COATESVILLE, PA
K-JKYOTIS RED ROUGHNECK OTDcds
CHRIS CALDWELL
JANINE CALDWELL
RID6EFIELD,WA
K-J KYOTIS REDHOT CHILI PEPPER STDc OTDds
LYLEGERKEN
CAROL GERKEN
IAS ROCOSA RITCHIE RTDs OTDcs DNA-VP
ERNEST HARTNAGLE
ElAINE HARTNAGLE
KIOWA,CO
LC'S JESTER OTDcds
ELSIE RHODES
CH NITESTAR'S PAHI PAGE OTDcds DNA-VP
FORT VALLEY, GA
CH ODYSSEY'S COUP FOURRE CDX STDc ATDd OTDs
CH PENN YCAERAU'S NAME YOUR GAME STDc CD OTDds
JOY ELUS
GROVEIAND, FL
PENNYCAERAUS ILL FLY AWAY STDd OTDs
LEIDAW JONES
BRENDAK GRIFFIN
JACKSONVILLE, FL
CH REDROCKS WHO ARE YOU STDc CD OTDds GS-N JS-N RS-0
PRESCOn,AZ
SILVER SUPPER SALLY OTDcds
.AZ
ALT-CH SKYRYDERS SHARP DRESSED MAN OTDs
CLARISSA LSHANK
LISALGOSS
MICHAELAGOSS
LITCHFIELDPARK,AZ
CH SUNFIRE'S MAID OF MANDOLYN STDc OTDds GS-N JS-N
LAURA CLAYTON
QUINCY, FL
POST ADVANCED TRIAL DOG - SHEEP (PATDs):
WTCH ROSEBRIER DOaOR KHAN (DOC) RTDcs PATDs
JUDYABLOUNT
ROBERT BLOUNT
JOHNAROBY
ELKHORN, KY
STARTED TRIAL DOG - CAHLE (STDc):
BINBITRI'DN TRUE STDc
TEENAMEADORS
UTCHFIELDPARK,AZ
CH CU-D'S MACON UP STDcs
DIANA LCURL
CHINO VALLEY, AZ
CH NITESTAR'S PAHI PAGE OTDcds DNA-VP
FORT VALLEY, GA
PINCIE CREEKS ROWDY RASCAL TOM STDcs
JOSEPH TSHEERAN
MARYSHEERAN
NEW IBERIA, LA
PSR TYLERS JESSEE GIRL STDcds
DAWNA SIMS &MIKE SIMS
DEW£Y,AZ
RIVER ROAD VW MULE STDcds
TERRY WWOFFORD
ATHENS, GA
CH SKYRYDERS GREAT ERUPTION STDcds
KAREN MTILLIA
CLARISSA LSHANK
K.AZ
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H SUNFIRE'S IMID OF MANDOLYN STDc OTDds GS-N JS-N
lAURAClAYTON
QUINCY, FL
LKH SUNFIRE'S SCUD ROCK STDcds
DAVID CCIAYTON
lAURAClAYTON
QUINCY, FL
AQUERO'S SHOCKIN' YA'LL STDcds DNA-VP
AMYLYLE
SWEET HOME, OR
ISION CHIP OFF THE OL'BLOCK STDds OTDc
SCOHHENDRIX
CARROLLTON,GA
ISION'S FEEDIN'THE FIRE STDcds
WAYNE KIRBY& RONNIE BATES
CARROLLTON,GA
RR'SOSO BUENOSTDcd DNA-VP
l,AZ
AHEGRAY-AZONADOXAZUL STDcds
THERESA RNIEMAN
WADDELL,AZ
STARTED TRIAL DOG - DUCKS (STDd):
AR JH TROOPER JACK STDds
KENNETH AFERRILL&PAMEIAFERRILL
ELOY,AZ
H CU-DSLETSGEFPHYSICAIMOONLIGHT STDd
DIANA LCURL
CHINO VALLEY, AZ
ESERTFLOWER TAKE ABOW STDcds
THERESA RNIEMAN& MARY FPOWELL
WADDELL,AZ
LYSIAN FARM GABRIELLE STDds CD
RIVER FALLS, Wl
LYAWAY PUNCHLINE ROUNDHRIPAIR STDd OTDs DNA-VP
KELLY HUGHES
COATESVILLE, PA
WKITA-STARSWEPT PEN-N-INK STDcds DNA-VP
scon CHURCHILL &KRIST1NA CHURCHILL
TEMPE,AZ
WLPASO HITMEWITHYOURBEST SHOT STDd DNA-VP
MIRJAM WALTER &MAARTENP WALTER
ENNYCAERAU OVER THE RIVER STDd
LEIDAW JONES &BRENDAK GRIFFIN
JACKSONVILLE, FL
ENNYCAERAUS ILL FLY AWAY STDd OTDs
LEIDAW JONES &BRENDAK GRIFFIN
JACKSONVILLE, FL
R TYLERS JESSEE GIRL STDcds
DAWNA SIMS &MIKE SIMS
DEWEY,AZ
UAPAW'S HERE'S LOOKN AT EWE STDd
i,CA
IVER ROAD VW MULE STDcds
TERRY WWOFFORD
ATHENS, GA
ERRA-ECHO SHADOW CANYON CDX TO STDds JS^J RS-N
JIM AMAGAMOLL &MEIANIE KMA6AM0LL
ANTHONY, FL
HSKYRYOERS GREAT ERUPTION STDcds
KAREN MTILUA& CLARISSA LSHANK
PHOENIX, AZ
NNY HILL'S MY DAD ISA COWBOY STDcds DNA-CP
MAIKA DITZIG, SANDRA UEPPERT &ROBERT UEPPERT
Business Office Report
VISION CHIP OFF THE OL'BLOCK STDds OTDc
SCOTT HENDRIX
CARROLLTON,GA
VISION'S FEEDIN'THE FIRE STDcds
RONNIE BATES
CARROLLTON,GA
ZANEGRAY-AZONADOXAZUL STDcds
THERESA RNIEMAN
WADDELL,AZ
STARTED TRIAL DOG - SHEEP (STDs):
BAR JH TROOPER JACK STDds
KENNETH AFERRILL& PAMELA FERRILL
ELOY,AZ
CH CU-D'SMACON UPSTDcs
DIANA LCURL
CHINO VALLEY, AZ
DESERTFLOWER TAKE ABOW STDcds
THERESA RNIEMAN& MARY FPOWELL
WADDELL,AZ
DRAGHUIDA'S MONTANA SMOKE STDs OTDc
CH HEARTFIRE'S BIAZIN' HOT STDs
FRANKSVILLE.WI
CH ICY BLUE GLIHER OF SUNDANCE STDs
DEBBELDOLSON
CHINO VALLEY, AZ
CH IF EVER HE'S GOTTHE LOOK STDs
CENTERVILLE,MN
K-J AMBER AND KYOTI'S LUCY LOVE STOs
MARGUERITE BECK &PAMBRIGGS
NORAUSTLIL'DASH-A-DOOYASTDs
aNTHIAELLlOn
GROVEIAND, FL
CH PENN YCAERAU'S GLOWING EMBERS STDs GS-N JS-N RS-N
DNA-CP
LEIDAW JONES &CYNTHIA ELllOn
GROVEIAND, FL
PSR TYLERS JESSEE GIRL STDcds
DEW£Y,AZ
RIVER ROAD VW MULE STDcds
TERRY WWOFFORD
ATHENS, GA
CHSKYRYDERS GREAT ERUPTION STDcds
KAREN MTILUA
CLARISSA LSHANK
PHOENIX, AZ
SUNDOWNS PEEK ABLUE CD STDs JS-N RSTJ
L,CA
SUNFIRE TAG ALONG STDs
DAVID CCLAYTON
QUINCY, FL
TRUE GRIT RAZZLE DAZZLE 'EM STDs GS-E-OP JS-E-OP RS-E
PAMOLSEN
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL
VISION CHIP OFF THE OL'BLOCK STDds OTDc
scon HENDRIX
CARROLLTON, GA
VISION'S FEEDIN'THE FIRE STDcds
CARROLLTON, GA
ZANEGRAY-AZONADOXAZUL STDcds
THERESA RNIEMAN
WADDEU,AZ
WORKING TRIAL CHAMPION (WTCH):
'S
CHERYLJWHITED
WTCH CORONADO GUS OF VIQORY CROSS
MOLLY WISECARVER
RICKJODSAAS
WINKELMAN,AZ
WTCH FLYING CARPETS EQUINOX
WENDY ELDREDGE
CANTON, GA
WTCH FLYING CARPETS SAHARA SARAH
RICHARD ELDREDGE
CANTON, GA
WTCH K-J'S 2ND XDEVIL'S GHOST
THE DALLES, OR
WTCH MAKITA'S PILLOW TALK RTDs DNA-VP
scon CHURCHILL
TEMPE,AZ
WTCH MOLLY'S AWSOME AUSTIN CIRCLE S
MOLLY WISECARVER
MAYER, AZ
WTCH PINCIE CREEK OU'SMAE
KATHY STEVENS & ROGER DSTEVENS
DOTHAN,AL
WTCH CH WTCH PRICELESS CAUSE FOR APPLAUSE CD
JUNE HUDDLESTON& LINDA BRUZDA
IAVEEN,AZ
CH WTCH SUNFIRE'S AND AWAY WE GO CD RS-N DNA-VP
DAVID CCIAYTON
QUINCY, FL
WTCH SWEFTGRASS WILL WORK 4 KIBBLE RTDs CD GS-N^P
GS-OJS^ RS^OPRSO DNA-VP
CAROL JMCIAUGHUN
FULLERTON, CA
WTCH VEST'S BELL STAR UNNE
CAIERA,AL
Stockdog Final Standings
For all trials processed
from 6/1/2006 thru 2/17/2007
Dogs in point order. Only the Top 20 that qualify In eorh stock
category go to the Rnols to compete. The remoming qualifiers
in point order serve as alternates. Finals wnners come from
the Finols Trial. Top Ten year-end winners come from the Merit
Program. Sorted by using the accumuloted point system.
Cattle
1. WTCH RISING SUN'S RING OF FIRE RTDc DNA-VP
BECKY BECKMANN& STEVE BURDINE
STAaMN 15
2. WTCH K-J PINCIE CREEK RUBY RED KISS RTDcs
CHRIS CALDWELL&JANINECALDWELL
RIDGEFIELD,WA 13
3. WTCH MANZANITA FIRE-STARTER RTDcs DNA-CP
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4. WTCH PINCIE CREEK CHIEF MICANOPY DNA-VP PATDcs
KATHY STEVENS & ROGER DSTEVENS
DOTHAN,AL 12
5. WTCH K-J PINCIE CREEK LIL RED SYREN RTDcs PATDcs
CHRIS CALDWEliSJANINECAlDWELL
RIDGEflELD,WA 11
6. WTCH PINCIE CREEK MICANOPY SUNFIRE RTDcs PATDcs
KATHY STEVENS &ROGER DSTEVENS
DOTHAN,AL 10
7. WTCH SLASH V HAN SOLO RDDNA

4. WTCH JUSTUS UBERTY CAP GS-EJS-ERS-E
ANNEnE HOFFMANN
A 137.00
5. WTCH WINDSONG'S TRUE GRIT RTDcs DNA-VP
TRICIA ALEXANDER
ROYAL OAKS. CA 130.00
6. WTCH GEARHARTS MIDNIGHT GECKO GS-N-SP GSO JS^-SP
JS-0RS-N-SPRS^ DNA-VP
TODD BUTLERS SHERRY BUTLER
YAMHILL,OR 128.00
7. WTCH VEST'S BELLSTARUNNE
CALERA.AI 123.00
8. WTCH SWEETGRASS WILL WORK 4 KIBBLE RIDs CD GS-N-
OPGS-O JS-0 RS-N-OPRS-0 DNA-VP •
CAROL JMCLAUGHUN
FULLERTON.CA 122.00
8. WTCH DOGONE'S DODGER BLUE RTDcs DNA-VP
JO ANN MFREYS GEORGE FREY
ASHIAND.OR 122.00
10. WTCH MOLLY'S AWSOME AUSTIN CIRCLE S
MOLLY WISECARVER
MAY£R,AZ 121.00
11. WTCH WINSUDE'S PHANTOM WARRIOR EU RTDc CDX
LINDA BELL
GEORGETOWN, TX 119.00
12. HEARTSONG'S ON THE WAGON RTOs ATDds OTDc DNA-VP
PERRY, Ml 117.50
13. ATCH-OP WTCH KARMIC UNK TO TWINTONE RTDcs CD
GS-N-OP GSOOP GS-E-SP JS-N-OP JS-O-SP JS-E-SP RS-N-OP
RS-O-SPRS-E-SP DNA-VP
GWENRLITZ
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 117.00
14. WTCH SUNNY LEDGE'S DYLAN MASON DNA-VP
SALISBURY, NH 116.50
15. WTCH WESTWIND'S CALAMITY JANE RTDs DNA-VP
DEBBIE MORIARTY BARLEY
ARLINGTON, WA 115.00
15. WTCH JJ RANCH FLOWY OF MUDDY FIELD OTDds DNA-VP
HANNYOECKERT
71093 WEILi.SCH.. GERMANY 115.00
15. ISTARI lAURELIN BY FOURMILE STDc OTDds CD GS-N JS-N
RS-N DNA-VP
MEMPHIS, TN 115.00
18. PROPWASH WHAT ASKETCH CDX OTDs ATDcd
JANET LBENSON
LEBANON, a 114.00
19. K-J KYOTI'S CINNAMON BEAR RTDcs OTDc ATDds
LYLEGERKEN
CAROL GERKEN
BAHLE GROUND. WA 11300
20. MANLEY'ST.K. OTDcsATDd DNA-VP
DOUGLAS MANLEY
ANAHEIM. CA 109.00
ADVANCED TRIAL DOG - DUCKS (ATDd)
1. HEARTSONG'S ON THE WAGON RTDs ATDds OTDc DNA-VP
PERRY. Ml 153.00
2. RISING SUN TRI TO BE EWESFUL RTDcs OTDc ATDds
ROSE MPARK
MEDFORD.Wi 145 00
3. CH FLY AWAY'S SKY MARSHALL STDc ATDds DNA-VP
CHRISTINEDAVIES
OXFORD, PA 144.00
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4. WTCH WINDSONG'S TRUE GRIT RTDcs DNA-VP
TRICIA ALEXANDER
ROYAL OAKS, CA 132.00
4. ARTESIAN'S MAGICAL BROOKE OTDcs ATDd GS-0 JS-N RS-0
JEANNE MASTICK
RIVERSIDE, CA 132.00
4. SILVERSCREEN'S DIDGERIDOO LOVU CD OTDc ATDds
JEAN BARRETT
DERBY, NY 132.00
7. ATCH-OP WTCH KARMIC LINK TO TWINTONE RTDcs CD
GS-N-OP GS-(H)P GS-E-SP JS-N-OP JS4SP JS-E-SP RS-N-OP
RS4SPRS-E-SP DNA-VP
GWENRLITZ
MINNEAPOUS.MN 128.00
8. S BAR LMISS GUNSMOKE STDc ATDds RD DNA

4. SlASHVROSEOTDcATDdsRDDNA-CP
SANDRA ZILCH
63768 HOESBACH, GERMANY 132.00
5. VCH CH SIERRA-ECHO CLOUDWAIKER CO TD OTDc ATDds
6S-NJS4) RS-0 DNA

. WTCH IAS ROCOSA WESTERN LEGENDS RTDcs PATDs DNA-
VP
STEVE SHORE
ESTANCIAJM 115.00
. WTCH UVE OAK'S BOB RTDsDNA-VP
JACKIE B0AZ8. DIANA DECKER
TIJERAS,NM 104.00
STARTED TRIAL DOG - CAHLE (STDc)
1. K-J KYOTIS REDHOTCHIU PEPPER STDc OTDds
LYLEGERKEN& CAROL GERKEN
BAHLE GROUND, WA 134.00
2. LBAR J'S GODDESS OF VIQORY STDc OTDs RTDs DNA-VP
STEFANIE PIAYER
PARK CITY. UT 114.00
3. 6RAINGERS EVERREDY LEGENDS EDI STDcds DHA

14. CH SRN EAGLE'S REMEMBER WHEN CO STOds DNA-VP
SHARON ELKINS
CALHAN,CO 100.00
17. YNOT LUCAS MCCAIN STDc OTDds DNA-CP
EVERETT, WA 99.00
17. SWEETGRASS "WOLF WHISTLE" STDds DNA

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Point Schedule
Australian Shepherd Club of America®
Conformation Point Schedule — Effective for oil shows that occur from 6/1/2007 thru 5/31/2008
Number of Avg. Schedule Avg. Schedule
lub ID# Club Name Shows Dogs for Dogs Bitches for Bitches
1141 A SOUTHERN TRADITION ASA 4 14 2 22 4 i
1001 ALASKA ASC 8 6 1 5 1
1003 ASA OF NEW'MEXICO 8 9 1 16 2 -]
1073 ASC DEUTSCHLAND E.V. 8 49 5 51 5
1005 ASC OF ARIZONA 19 11 1 21 • 3 !
1008 ASC OF MICHIGAN 25 17 3 19 3
1009 ASC OF MID-AMERICA. INC. 9 8 1 9 1 I
1078 ASC OF MONTANA 7 15 2 12 1
1010 ASC OF NEW ENGLAND 20 20 3 21 ^3 i
1013 ASC OF ROGUE VALLEY 11 17 3 17 3
1014 ASC OF SXN DIEGO COUNTY 8 13 1 14 2 1
1015 ASC OF SOUTHERN CAL 5 16 2 20 3
1017 ASC OF UTAH 15 16 2 12 1 1
1018 ASC OF WASHINGTON 18 14 2 15 2
113/ ASFOFALBbRIA 4 4 1 ' 4 1 1
1020 BLUE RIDGE ASC 6 12 1 12 1
1074 BOISE ASC 8 8 r 14 2 1
1157 BRANDYWINE VALLEY ASC 10 10 1 6 1
1099 BUCKEYE ASC 4 6 1 8 1 1
1106 C.O.A.S.T 3 11 1 12 1
1021 CAROLINA ASC 6 6 1 6 '1 n
1066 CASCADE ASC 25 12 1 13 1
1072 CENTRAL FLORIDA ASC 12 13 1 12 1 1
1151 CENTRAL OREGON ASA 2 7 1 14 2
1025 CENTRAL VALLEY ASC I'O' 17 3 22 4 1
1026 COLORADO ASA 11 13 1 11 1
1086 DELIA ASF 18 r5 2 18 '3 1
1144 DUTCH WORKING AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERDS 1 25 4 26 4
26 ' •
1096 EASIEXASC ' 8"
'4 ' 32 • — 5 !
1110 FEATHER RIVER ASC 4 20 3 11 1
1149 FIRST COAST ASC 3 11 1 15 2 1
1134 FL PAN-HANDLERS ASC 15 10 1 12 1
1028 FLORIDA ASA 13 9 1 10 1 1
1030 GARDEN STATE ASA 4- 13 1 12 1
1089 GATEWAY ASC 10 12 1 16 2 !
1130 GOLD DUST ASC 4 10 1 8 1
1031 GREAIER AILANIA ASC 1/ 12 15 • 2 !
1138 GREATER OHIO ASC 8 12 1 16 2
1120 HEAkl OF NEW YuRKAsc (HuN,Y) 12 20 j 16
1082 HEART OF TEXAS ASC 7 12 1 16 2
1 163 HI-DESERI ASC / 1/ 3 20 - 3 1
1034 HIGH PLAINS ASC 11 16 2 17 3
1116 HOOSILK WORKING ASC 6 1/ 3 26 4 !
1081 INDIAN TERRITORIES ASC 15 14 2 17 3
IIOI JOSHUA TREE ASC 13 18 3 19 • - 3 1
1123 LOBOASA 7 8 1 15 2
"n36 """MANITOBA ASC " ~ "
4 1- -
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1080 MESQUITE ASC 6 7 1 13 1
CHEDULE NO. I SCHEDULE NO. 2 SCHEDULE NO. 3 SCHEDULE NO.4 SCHEDULE NO.5 1
-13 DOGS 14-16 DOGS 17-21 DOGS 22-26 DOGS 27-100 DOGS i
1 POINT 3 1 POINT 4 1 POINT 5 1 POINT 6 1POINT ;
2 POINTS 6 2 POINTS 8 2 POINTS 10 2 POINTS 15 2POINTS 1
3 POINTS 11 3 POINTS 14 3 POINTS 17 3 POINTS 24 3POINTS 1
2 4 POINTS 14 4 POINTS 18 4 POINTS 22 4 POINTS 30 4POINTS I
5 5 POINTS 17 5 POINTS 22 5 POINTS 27 5 POINTS 36 5POINTS '
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Point Schedule
Australian Shepherd Club of America®
Conformation Point Schedule — Effective for all shows that occur from 6/1/2007 thru 5/31/2008
Club ID#
Club Name
Number of
Shows
Avg.
Dogs
Schedule
for Dogs
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1116 MINNESOTA ASC 2 18 3
L1.085 NEW_HOPE ASC
3
]046 NEW YORK ASA
2
[J042 NORTHERN ARIZONA ASA
1043 NORTHERN CAL ASC
Ll.0Z9_ NORTHERN.NEVADA ASC 2._
n48 NORTHWEST ASC 4
Q.1.13
1125 ON THE BORDER ASF
U.047 OUTBACK ASC
113 L_ O^SC
Li.093 PRAIRIE.ASE
1050 ROCK RIVER VALLEY ASC
D055
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1127 SOUTHERN LOUISIANA ASC
[J05Z
108^3
[J'122
1059
SOUTHERN.NEVADA AUSSIE CLUB
s'o'UTHERN UTAH a'sC
SUf^SHINE^STATE ASC
TENNESSEE ASC
L1102_ JEXAS ASA
1107 THE NORTHWEST TEXAS ASC
[J075 ^TRI-STATE ASC_
1062 upper"MIDWEST ASC
Crj54L VERS;aTILITY ASC
1135 VOLUNTEER STATE ASC
11065 WASCUNY
1064 WEST COAST ASA
11156 WILLOUGHBY STOCK D0i3_CLUB
1111 ZIA ASC
Avg.
Bitches
Schedule
for Bitches
SCHEDULE NO. 1 SCHEDULE NO. 2 SCHEDULE NO.3 SCHEDULE NO. 4 SCHEDULE NO. 5
1-13 DOGS 14-16 DOGS 17-21 DOGS 22-26 DOGS 27-100 DOGS
2 1 POINT 3 1 POINT 4 1 POINT 5 1 POINT 6 1 POINT
4 2 POINTS 6 2 POINTS 8 2 POINTS 10 2 POINTS 15 2 POINTS
8 3 POINTS 11 3 POINTS 14 3 POINTS 17 3 POINTS 24 3 POINTS
12 4 POINTS 14 4 POINTS 18 4 POINTS 22 4 POINTS 30 4 POINTS
15 5 POINTS 17 5 POINTS 22 5 POINTS 27 5 POINTS 36 5 POINTS
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8 RedRocks WHO Are You STDcds CD GS-N JS-N
RS-O DNA-VP
Kathy Bryan
623 CH Elite Shanti Cruzn on Sunshine CDX
Dr. Rosemarie Smead
CH Copper Hills Diamond N The Ruf
Kathy Hubbard
874 CH Tri-lvory Return of the King DNA-CP
Amanda Hutchinson
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693 CH Opala's Solo Flight
Melanie Wliey-Webb
915 CH Calais Carollns Rebel Yell
Terri Morgan
982 CH Justamere Rockin The Rockies
Lisa Pope
1005 CH Boyouland Creme Brulee DNA-CP
Martha Gisselbeck
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1244 CH Crazy Hearts Red Hot For You DNA-CP
Erica Peters Pruitt
1333 CH Lyric's Night and Day
Lindy Patrick
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32 Metro's Fashion Sense
Kim-Marie Motoda
599 CH La Promesa De La Plata
Celeste Telles
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714 CH Casa Bbnca's Sparkle Plenty RS-E GS-E JS-E
Judy Chard
728 CH Colllsto's ZiggyStardust
Gail Karamalegos
798 CH Los Suenos Scooby Doo
Dorothy Montono
920 CH Calais Carolina Mustang Sally DNA-CP
Terr! Morgan
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957 CH Terra-Blue Beyonce
Joni Johnson
1069 CH Woodlands Porcelain Doll
Debra Wronkowski
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1182 CH Harmony Hill's True Lies
Heafher Braddock
1342 CH Melody's Need ISay More
Steve Martin
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A-CH Wonderdog's Clever investment STDds RS-N
Shari Sylvia
Of/.
551
A-CH Dixicno's Downright Dazzling UD GS-N RS-N
RV-O JV-O
Janice Weis
1 w .liPC^ry
906 A-CH Wisteria's Catch Me If You Con
Debbie Schmoyer
981
A-CH Testimony's Res Ipsa Loquitor UD GS-N JS-N
RS-N
Curt Uritz
Ot
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1158 CH Rainbows Fire Hawk At Sundown
DNA-CP
Michael Boughton and Sandy Thompson
94 A-CH Lovels To Moonlights Valentino STDcsd RS-O
Mary Jean Shaffer
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815 A-CH jurett No Longer JustA Wish
Elizabeth Van Engel
974 CH Sunswept's Motion Approved DNA-CP
Glenda Stephenson
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1119 A-CH Rainyday's HowDoYouLikeMeNow? JS-N
Dorinda Pugh
1117 A-CH Woodlands Who Are You DNA-VP
Debra Wronkowski
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792 ATCH-OP A-CH Case Blancc's Lcnclo GS-E-SP JS-E-
SP RS-E-SP
Janef Colby
865 CH Meadowlawn's Hi Ho Derry'O CD
Karen Gaffney
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1201 A-CH Bainbridges Bound To Please
Kathleen Dukinfield
1325 CH Spring Fever's Superstition
Katelyn Scott
588 A-CH Bosheleur's Midnight Special CD
Kimberly Gorman
814 A-CH Jurett's Given A Chance
Elizabeth Van Engel
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1121 A-CH Bon Chance Heavens Ablaze DNA-VP
Bonnie Thomas
1317 A-CH Sundew Quill Basket DNA-VP
Ann DeChant
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1435 A-CH After All's Divine Secret
A Lucienne Miodonskr
684 CH Shalako's Truth or Dare
Pamela Meeks
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MVA Placements
2007 ASCA NATIONALS MVA PLACEMENTS
Placement, Dog Name, Owner name
1. Certik-Bertik CDX TD OTDcds GS-E JS-E RS-E DNA-CP
Adriana Plum
2. WTCH Kes' S'More Adventures RTDs GS-O JS-O-OP
RS-O-OP
Kyle Trumbull Clark
3. ATCH Paws Zone's Extra Credit STDc OTDs CD ATDd
GS-E-SPJS-E-SP RS-E-OP DNA-CP
Peggy Timm DVM
4. WTCH Twin Oaks Pony Express RTDs GS-E JS-E-SP RS-E
DNA-VP
Allison &Michael Bryant
5. WTCH Sweetgross Will Work 4 Kibble RTDs CD GS-N-
OP GS-O JS-O RS-N-OP RS-O DNA-VP
Carol McLaughlin DVM
6. WTCH Chuckanut Royal Secret RTDcs PATDcs GS-N
JS-N RS-N DNA-CP
Jan Wesen
7. Toprock's Zee Great Escape STDs OTDc ATDd GS-N
JS-N RS-O
Ralph D. Smith
8. ATCH Paws Zone's Ace of Hearts OTDds CD GS-E-SP
JS-E-SP RSO-OP RS-E-OP DNA-CP
Peggy TImm DVM and Audrey Semmelmon
9. WTCH ALT-CH Blue Isle Getting Jiggy Wit It GSEJSO
RS-O
Noel RItter and Barbara Hager
10. ATCH WTCH Oxfords RenzoFasTo Stonecorral CD GS-
N-OP GS-E-SP JS-E-OP RS-E-OP DNA-CP
Paul Kirk, Mary Finley &Gayle Oxford
11. ATCH Metros Katie Bar the Door CD STDds GS-E-OP
JS-E-OP RS-E-OP DNA-VP
Lynn R. Chase and Tom Grow
12. ATCH-SP Chukker's Brumby Balnbrldge CD ATDds
STDc GS-E-SPJS-E-SP RS-E-SP
Wendy Cerilll
13. VCH CH Sierra-Echo Cioudwalker CD TD OTDc ATDds
GS-N JS-O RS-O DNA-CP
DebraSt.Jacques end Sarah Elhoffer
14. WTCH A Little Flash of Tucker Creek RTDcs DNA-VP
Tonya Wheeler- Smith
15. Toprock's XXXcnder Cage STDds GS-N JS-N RS-O
Klrsten Cole-MacMurray
16. Sunlights Shock and AweSTDs GS-E JS-E RS-E DNA-VP
Kim Waldron &Allison Bryant
17. Chukker's Unbridled STDs GS-E JS-E RS-E
Wendy Cerilli
18. BarJH's Sergeant at Arms STDcds RTDs GS-N-OP GS-
O-SP GSE JS-O-SP JS-E RSO-OP RS-E
Sue Graham and Scott Graham
19. Koala-T's Glamour Girl GS-N JS-E RS-O DNA-CP
Kerry Sweitzer
20. ATCH-SP Chukker's Royale Gun Sllnger CD ATDds GS
E-SP JS-O-OP JS-E-SP RS-E-SP
Wendy Cerilll
21. Winslows Coalminers Daughter STDcd CDX OTDs GV-
NJV-NRV-O DNA-CP
Kim-Marie Motoda
22. LakeVlews Here's Lookin at Ewe STDcds GS-N JSN-
OP JS-O RS-N DNA-CP
Amy Randle and Cralg Randle
23. ATCH-OP CH Bonfire's Cowboy Up STDs GSE-SP JS-O-
OP JV-E-SP RSO-OP RV-E-SP DNA-CP
Pamela Bryant-Meeks and Jason Meeks
24. CH Wlldvine's Bad n' Blue CD STDc ATDs OTDd GSE
JSE RS-O DNA-VP
Cynthia Clark
25. ATCH Chukker's Orso of Beauwood OTDs CD ATDd
STDc GSE-OP JS-N-OP JSE-SP RSE-OP DNA-CP
Wendy Cerilll
26. Wind Dance Chuckanuts Cholla OTDcd ATDs DNA-CP
Jan Wesen
27. Wonderdog's REwe Speakin To Me CD TD OTDds GS-
OJS-E RSE
Shelly Spotswood
28. 4Mile Eric T Cartman CD STDs JSN RS-N DNA-VP
Allison &Michael Bryant
29. CH CarMel Knock'n Um Dead CD RTDc STDcds
Heather Borde
30. CH Daydream's Baxter Black RTDs ATDds OTDc GS-N
JS-N DNA-VP
Judy Boone
31. Metros Dept. of Transportation STDds GS-N JS-O RSN
DNA-VP
Kim-Marie Motoda
32. CH Cobblestones Circuit Breaker CD STDs
Charlotte Gatz
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I heard about the PRA research for
Aussies. My dog is clear as oflast CERF,
but I
know he has close relatives who
aren't. The owners of those dogs won't
participate in the study. One ofthem called
it a "witch hunt." Because ofthis, I don't
even have a shotatdeterminingifmy dog
is a carrierpriorto breeding him. Is there
anything I can do?
Fortunately, their ostrich tactics will
not affect your need to know your dog's
Progressive RetinalAtrophy status. There is
already a DNA test on the market. Aussies
have been found to have the progressive
rod-cone degeneration (prcd) form of PRA.
It is the most common PRAin dogs, though
rare in Aussies. The test was developed a
few years ago following research on other
breeds.
You can screen your dog and know
exactly what his status is before you
breed. In the US, the test is available from
OptiGen: www.optigen.com: (607) 257-
0301.
This one was easy for us because
there has been a lot of research on PRA in
other breeds. A number of genes have been
identified and DNAtests developed. PRA is
always single-gene and usually recessive,
but it can be caused by different genes.
When an affected Aussie was presented
to Optigen,they checked its DNA for the
previously identified genes and hit the
jackpot.
Fortunately, PRA is very rare in
Aussies. If you have other dogs, it will not
be necessary to screen them unless they are
within two steps of relation to a dog that
is affected or has been identified as having
at least one copy of the prcdPRAmutation
through DNA testing.
/ know you have always questioned the
validity of "dominant with incomplete
penetrance". Do you feel the mode of
inheritance for cataracts will be the
first documented case of "incomplete
penetrance"?
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I have questioned it as a proposed
single-gene mode of inheritance. When
traits appear to be dominant with incomplete
penetranceit most probably means thatthere
are othergenes that influence the phenotype
so sometimes you see it and sometimes
you do not. My biggest objection to the
terminology is that it is too often used as
quasi-scientific excuse for finger-pointing
between stud and bitch owners: Who is
responsible for passing the gene is of
course dependent on which one the person
owns!
In the case of the cataract mutation
recentlyidentified, it may be dominantwith
incomplete penetrance because all affected
dogs in the study have at least one copy of
the mutation. (All dogs with two copies
have cataracts.) Some dogs with only one
copy do not have cataracts,but at this point
they don't know if that is because the dogs
won't everhave them or because they don't
have them yet.
Cataracts in Aussies definitely have
something called "variable expressivity."
They can start in young dogs or not until
a dog is eight or older.The speed at which
the cataracts progress varies from rapid to
so slow the dog has functional vision all its
life. Given the occasional late onset of this
disease, the clear dogs in the study that have
the mutation still might develop cataracts
later in life.
If some of the non-affected dogs
that carry this mutationlive on to old age
withoutever developingcataracts,thenthis
maybe the firstwell-documented case of a
variablewith incompletepenetrancetraitin
dogs. But it still isn't single-gene because
othergenes, which maycomefromeither
parent, andpossibly environmental factors.
would be the root cause of the variable
penetrance.
Someone told me that ifa dog has a low
COI that means riskfor epilepsy is low.
Is that correct?
Absolutely not. The coefficient of
inbreeding (COI) is only a measure of
the level of inbreeding a particular dog or
cross might have. It is not, all by itself, a
predictor for any specific trait. However,
the closer the breeding and, therefore, the
higher the COI, the more likely you are
to produce traits known to occur in that
line—any traits, good or bad. After all, that
is the reason people linebreed—inhopes of
concentrating genes for the traits they want
to perpetuate.
But there is also a dark side to close
breedings. If a line is known to have
a problem with epilepsy, or any other
unwanted trait, and you do a tight breeding
with dogs from that line, you will increase
the COI and will probably increase the
epilepsy risk because the trait is know to
occur in that line. On the other hand, ifyou
did a breedingwith 0% COI—saya Poodle
to a Cocker Spaniel—you could have very
high risk for epilepsy if both parents had
previously produced it.
For a fuller explanation of what COIs
are and how you can put them to use in a
breedingprogram, read this article: http://
www.ashgi.org/articles/breeding coi.htm.
I heard that hemolytic anemia isn't
inheritedafter all.It'ssomethingyour dog
can catch from other dogs. True?
Mycoplasma haemocanis, theorganism
that can cause immune-mediated hemolytic
anemia, is transmitted by ticks. Therefore,
it can't be passed directly from dog to
dog. But not every dog infected with
Mycoplasma gets IMHA, nor is it the
root cause of every case of IMHA. The
disease can be inherited and it may also
be secondary to another autoimmune
diseases.

IMHA is one of the autoimmune
diseases I get reports of fairly frequently.
Some of the cases show a familial pattern,
so it is extremely likely that we have an
inherited form. In the case of secondary
IMHA, the primary disease may also
be inherited. The form associated with
Mycoplasma probably is not.
Assuming every case of IMHA is
due to Mycoplasma, and therefore not
inherited, could further the spread ofa nasty
and potentially lethal inherited disease.
However, failure to recognize those cases
that are caused by a Mycoplasma infection
could result in the dog not receiving the
proper treatment. That could be lethal to
the dog.
As a breeder, how can I best use the
MDRl test? Will I have to keep testing
dogsforever?
The test is a direct gene DNA test, so
you will know the genotype for each dog
from its test results. If the parents are both
normal/normal (they use +/+ in Europe)
then they can't pass the mutation to their
pups, so the pups wouldn't need testing.
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In such a case you should give your
puppy buyers a copy of the parents' reports
for theirrecords. That way they won't wind
up testing the dog unnecessarily and can
show their veterinarians the dog is not at
risk for MDRl reactions. Breeders who buy
a pup will then know the pup's genotype
when they make breeding decisions.
As time goes on and more dogs are
screened, you coulddetermine the need for
screening any particular dog by checking
the pedigree for known test results. If you
find normal/normal ancestors along every
line of descent, there's no need to test. But
if even one line is unknown or has a dog
with at least one copy ofthe mutation, you
will need to do so.
The MDRl test was recently added as
an optional CHIC requirement for Aussies.
Check OFA's Web site for information on
how to submit your results.
If you breed a long-backed dog with a
short-backed bitch, wouldn*t you get
long and short rather regular? I would
think you should breed a long with a
normalto getthe better. IfI understand it.
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Samples needed from:
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genes don't intermingle with each other,
offspring get one or the other.
Aspects ofconformation that involve
skeletal structure are notsingle-gene traits,
so inheritance is not simple or easy to
predict. Generally speaking, ifthe parents
are of opposite extremes the pups could
fall anywhere on a continuum between the
two parental types and may or may not be
consistent among themselves depending on
what specific genes the parents each have
and how they fall together in the pups.
Any time a dog is off the ideal for a
conformation trait, but not so far off that
it shouldn't be bred at all, the best plan is
to select mates that are near perfect in that
respect and come from families where
correctness ofthat trait is the norm.
If back length is inconsistent in the
prospective mate's extended family or,
worse, it is one ofthe few in that family that
has correct length of back, you probably
won't get the improvement you are looking
for in the litter.
Genes don't "intermingle" but they
can interact. Some are simple dominant/
recessive (like black/red color.) With
other genes, both copies may contribute
something to the phenotype (what you
see or can measure.) Many work in
concert with a number of other genes
to produce a particular phenotype and
with these polygenic traits the potential
results can fall anywhere within a given
range (i.e., long back to short back) with
most individuals in a given breed falling
closer to the middle than to either extreme.
However, in a single litter, the results are
unlikely to form this sort of "bell curve"
distribution because there are relatively
few individuals in even the largest litters
ofpups.
My cousin has a "Labradoodle."She and
I are having a friendly argument about
genetic health ofpurebreds versus mutts.
She says purebreds have higher levels
ofgenetic disease. I did a little research
and I think that mix-breeds have way
more kinds ofgenetic problems than any
purebred. So who's right?
You both are.
Mix-breeds, as a class, have more
inherited diseases than any single pure
breed because of their broader gene pool.
However, the frequency of any given
disease is likely to be lower, again because
the populationis morediverse. Yes, you can
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find inbred mutts, but we are talking about
all mix-breeds together.
The increased frequency of specific
genetic issues in specific purebreds, over
that of the species as a whole, is what
makes them good study subjects now that
the genome is complete. Since that was
accomplished, research into canine genetic
diseases has markedly increased.
Some diseases, like epilepsy, are
very common in mix-breeds as well
as purebreds, however, there are many
genetically distinct forms of epilepsy. It
isn't really "one" disease from a genetic
standpoint, though clinically it is still
treated as such. That situation may change
as science discovers exactly what is going
wrong in different forms ofthe disease and
devises treatments tailored to each type. In
the case ofthis particular disease, the mutts
have many epilepsies, while individual pure
breeds will have one or possibly a very few
types.
Thyroiditis is another disease
frequently diagnosed in mix-breeds as
well as purebreds, but I think there is a
good argument" to be made that it is also
an over-diagnosed disease. So are we
actually seeing high numbers of affected
dogs or does our method ofdiagnosis need
refinement? The jury is still out.
"Designer" dogs like your cousin's
Labradoodle and the ubiquitous whatevera-poos
are not really in the same class
as mix-breeds because they have been
purposely bred from dogs of specific types
or breeds. Not all are truly hybrid because
there are people who are going beyond the
F1 (first) generation when breeding them.
You likely will see higher incidences of
some diseases in those F2 and beyond dogs,
dependant upon what the founder stock
was. For instance, if the parent strains or
breeds had HD, you might be OK in the
F1 but once you got to F2 or started backcrossing
to either parent strain, it will be
there again.
Q&A
Genetics of Impulsive Aggression in the Dog
A New Research Project
We are genetic researchers from the University of California, San Francisco.
We are working on the Canine Behavioral Genetics Project, investigating the
genetics underlying various anxiety-related behaviors such as noise phobia,
separation anxiety, fear aggression, and impulse control problems. As members
ofthe Department ofPsychiatry, ourhope is to identify genetic markers thatmay
predispose dogs to certain behavioral traits, with future goals of applying this
knowledge to better treatment of affected dogs as well as learning more about
related pathways in human disorders.
One of our projects involves studying aggression, a complex behavior that is
probably influenced by a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
We work under the assumption that many aggressive behaviors are related to
underlying anxiety conditions. Specifically, we are interested in maladaptive,
anxiety-based fear-aggression, and impulse control aggression. Dogs with this
type of inappropriate aggression exhibit abnormal, aggressive behaviors that
are grossly out of proportion or out of context with the external environment.
We are very interested in the genetics and biology behind this trait.
We realize thatthis is a very controversial trait toresearch and wanttoassure you
that our entiregroup has publicly criticized breed-specific legislation. Itis clear
that this type of inappropriate aggression isseen throughout all breeds of dogs.
It is our hope that by identifying genetic markers for predisposition to this type
of aggression, we might betteraddress the need for modified training practices
at a young age and improved breeding and puppy-raising practices, which we
hope will remove the negative stigma associated with particular breeds.
The dog provides a unique opportunity tostudythe genetics underlying different
behaviors. Becausedogs from thesame breed are moregenetically similar than
dogs from different breeds, studying single-breed groups makes iteasier to find
genetic markers that may predispose certain dogsto behavioral traits. Discoveries
made in one particular breed can then be extended to other, closely related
breeds for confirmation of findings (e.g., Australian Shepherds vs. Collies).
Given thestrong interest in genetics within theAustralian Shepherd community,
we have sought to initiate these studies with a breed where the importance of
genetics for understanding the breed is well-established.
It is our hope that we can find a way to garner support for this project in a
positive light, making clear the benefits for the scientific and dog communities
while ensuring complete confidentiality for owners and their dogs.
We are looking for Australian Shepherds affected by this inappropriate form
of anxiety-based aggression, their unaffected relatives, and large families
containing dogs that are both affected and unaffected. If pedigrees are not
available, we are also collecting unrelated single caseswith these behaviors. If
you are interested in participating or have anyquestions regarding ourproject,
please feel free to contact Jennifer Yokoyama at the email address or phone
number below. You can learn more about our studies at our Web site: http://
psych.ucsf.edu/K9BehavioralGenetics/.
Contact:
Jennifer Yokoyama, Graduate Student
Jennifer.Yokoyama@ucsf.edu
415-476-7898
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ecus" or attention, is not something
Fthat always comes naturally in a
dog. Some dogs have more focus
than others. Some dogs need extra
"focus" work to keep their attention when
training and running a course.
Focus can be influenced by two things:
genetics and environment. Genetically,
some Aussies pay more attention to their
handler. Some Aussies are "reactive"—
which means they are distracted more easily
by things going on around them. They have
a hard time keeping their focus on their
hander. Some Aussies are so food- or toymotivated,
that nothing can break their
attention on the cookie or ball. Dogs that
are easily distracted, are good candidates
for focus work. And with a little bit ofextra
training, you can develop your dog's focus
on you, so he isn'tscanning the horizon for
something else more interesting.
The environment in which a dog is
raised can also contribute to a dog's focus.
My first dog had no other distractions
(playmates) to amuse her. She and I went
everywhere together (including the store,
classes and work). I was her main source
of interaction and fun. With very minimal
training, she had excellent focus, simply
because I was the main thing in her life.
I didn't plan it that way, it just kind of
happened because ofthe circumstances.
As we accumulated more dogs and a
larger yard, the dogs had the opportunity
to run loose and play with each other.
The newer dogs were more interested in
playing with their doggie siblings. Their
environment contributed to them being less
handler-focused, simply because they had
the opportunity to do fun things without
me.
Eventually I learned that I needed to
do focus work with each of my dogs as part
of their training routine. The intact males
needed the most work! They were always
checking out the cute girls outside the ring
and had a habit of going around obstacles
because they weren't paying attention.
With a
little bit
of extra training,
you con develop
your dog's focus
on you, so he
isn't scanning
the horizon for
something more
interesting.
Here are some exercises that I use to
develop focus in a dog:
1. Daily trainingsession with a toy-Each
day, I took the dog out and taught him
how to work for the ball. I taught the
dog, if he does what I want, I will throw
the ball. Of course, dogs pick this up
quickly. Butyou can take it several steps
farther to make a big change. With one
of my males, I put tennis balls (on ropes)
around the house (one in each room). I
put .them up on a shelf, or table, out of
his reach. Every so often (randomly),
I would say, "READY??" If my dog
stopped what he was doing and gave me
his full attention, I grabbed the ball and
played a short game of tug and fetch. The
game only lasted a minute or two. Then
I put the ball away. Within a few days,
my dog never knew when I might be
"ready"' to play and he kept a close eye
on me. The word '"READY" became
a cue that something fun was about
to happen. I was able to use this word
during my training sessions to redirect
his attention to me.
2. Random reiiiforcement with the toy or
food -When the dog is outside doing his
own thing, call him to you, or ask him to
do a few things (like sit, heel. etc.). If he
does this, give him a treat or toy. Once
your dog gets good at this, wait 'til he's
in the middle of something really fun
(according to him) and call him off of
it. If he comes, give him a big reward
and release him to go back to his fun
thing. Always keep yourdog guessing as
to when you will initiate a play session
or when you might reward him for his
attention.
3. Onceyou have good attentionathome,
go different places. Even if you can't
go to run-throughs, taking your dog to a
park where there are lots of distractions
and working on attention, will really
make a big difference. Start with a quiet
park and as he improves, go to busier
places.
4. Play with your dog alone - When I get
a new dog (or start training a new dog),
I make a point to take the dog out and
play with him alone. (This is a separate
session from a training session.) I want
the dog to think of me as a source offun
and entertainment. If he only has fun
with other dogs, then your job getting
his attention is going to be really tough.
I like to play tug with my dogs, however,
I rarely throw the tennis ball for them.
Some Aussies are really rough on their
bodies when they go after a ball. I
also want them to think that the ball is
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only fun, when I'm holding on to the
handle. One game that my dogs love is
to have me chase them. I will let them
"win"' the game of tug and then chase
them around the yard trying to get the
ball back. It seems to be something that
you wouldn't want to encourage, but if
you watch dogs play with each other, one
of their favorite games is "chase me".
Try to end the game before the dog is
ready to quit. Also, give them a reward
for bringing the ball back to you when
you want to quit.
Rules for focus training:
• Never allow the dog free access to
the fun toys. Always be the source of
amusement when the toys are present.
• Don't be afraid to ask your dog to
work for his food. Never feed your dog
before a training session where he will
be working for food. Feeding your dog
makes the food less enticing and less of
a motivator.
• When working on focus, limit the
amount of play time they have with
other dogs. Be sure to spend more time
with your dog than he spends playing
with other canines. This is especially
important with younger dogs. You
need to find the right balance between
socializing with other dogs and learning
how to pay attention to the handler. The
dog shouldn't grow up thinking that life
•isall a huge playground. Teach him that
there are times to play with other dogs
and there are times to play with the
handler (training sessions). Both should
be equally rewarding. If the dog thinks
that the only source offun is other dogs,
then you will have a hard time getting
his attention once you decide to start
training him.
• Be random. Try to have short training
sessions at unexpected times. If you
always train at 4 p.m. in the same part of
the yard, your dog will know he doesn't
have to pay attention the other 23 hours
a day. Dogs are smart, they know when
you are getting ready to train and there
is a chance of getting a reward. Our
dogs know what is going to happen by
what shoes we put on. If we put on nice
shoes, they go lay back down. We are
going to work. If we put on our boots,
they get all excited because it means we
will work stock. Be random. Keep your
dogguessing.If he neverknows whenhe
Agility Matters
might have a chance
to have fun, he will
keep an eye on you.
• If he's not paying
attention because
there is something
more interesting, he
loses the opportunity
to earn the reward.
Try not to punish
him because you are
boring. You want the
dog to willingly give
you his attention.
Next time you ask
for his attention,
set the situation
up where the
distractions aren't
so enticing and you
have a better chance
of success. Dogs
who have very poor
focus need to take
baby steps. Don't try
to ask for too much,
too soon.
I have people tell
me they don't want to
"squash" the dog's
spirit by training too
young. Certainly, you
don't want to have any
training sessions that
"squash" the dog's
spirit at any time in
his life. If you keep the sessions fun and
geared toward success, the dog will enjoy
his training and it will help develop him
into a confident dog. I have started training
puppies as early as eight weeks with a
clicker. They love clicker training. There
are no wrong answers, just some answers
that are better than others.
When training agility, knowing how
to do the obstacles is just part of a dog's
total skill set. The dog needs to be able to
focus on his handler for directional cues and
instructions. Having a dog lose his focus
and "connection" with his handler usually
negativelyimpactsyourrun.However, with
a little bit offocus work, you can ensure that
the dog is focus on you and the connection
is maintained throughout your run. Focus
work can develop you and your dog into a
complete team.
Being able to keep your dog's focus comes in handy quite often. We
were getting ready to run the course, but there woi'a delay in setting
the bars. I'm asking for my dog's attention to maintain ourconnection
until it's time to start our run. This helps to keep him from finding
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Aussie Rescue & Placement Helpline
We are the ARPH Team . . . Together Everyone Achieves More.
Contact: Monique A. Feyrecilde • monique@ogilityfun.com
ARPH, Inc., PO Box 85, Honesdale PA 18431 • 1-877-ARPH-779 • arphinc@aol.com
http://wvvw.aussierescue.org
HelpingAussies—One Person at a Time
n prior articles I have frequently
remarked that many ARPH volunteers,
myself included, will be happiest when
ARPH is obsolete. ARPH can become
obsolete once there are no homeless
Aussies in need of our help. However,
that goal is a long way off. I'd like to take
the time to offer some simple suggestions
for how every Aussie lover can do his or
her part to achieve the goal of reducing
the number of dogs in need. Any Aussie
enthusiast, from the casual pet owner,
veterinary professional, dog sports
exhibitor, or breeder to ARPH or other
animal rescue volunteer has opportunities
each day to make progress in a positive
direction. We can all work together, one
person at a time.
The Role of the Pet Owner
Every Aussie owner has the opportunity
to educate the public and be an ambassador
for our fabulous breed. How many of us
have visited the dog park or gone for a
walk with our well-behaved Aussie and
attracted attention? Our breed is strikingly
beautiful, athletic, intensely loyal and
highly trainable. Those owners who feel
comfortable taking their dogs out in public
have generally taken the time to train the
their dogs to be good citizens, representing
the breed at its best.
Invariably, I find myself approached
by novice dog owners, or sometimes just
people walking down the street, asking
about my dogs. Each time I'm asked
about my Aussie, I have an opportunity
to paint an accurate picture of the breed I
love so much. I may spark the interest of
our breed's newest fancier, or I may turn
off the inexperienced dog owner from our
specialized dogs.
It all starts with the greeting. My
Aussie shows typical reserve with strangers,
approaching with confidence and caution.
I will generally keep her at my side when
meeting strangers until they ask if they
can pet her. I will then give her the "visit"
command, which is how I let her know I
expect her to permit petting. The "visit"
command always initiates conversation.
Most people are surprised that I would take
the time to teach my girl this command,
and it gives me the chance to explain
aboutAussie history, guarding instinct and
the necessarily reserved nature of many
herding dogs.
Discussing the history of the breed,
and its intended work as stockdogs gives
me the chance to broach the subject of
exercise and training. I exercise my dogs
every day, and train a minimum of five
times a week. As Aussie owners, we
owe the public a clear picture of what
it takes to live with these wonderful
dogs, and make sure that people who are
interested in learning more get an idea of
the commitment required to keep these dogs
sane and reasonable pets. ManyAussies are
accepted into the ARPH program through
no fault of their own, they are simply
perfectly normal Aussies in an underequipped
home.
Another frequent comment I get
from strangers or new acquaintances is,
"Wow, she's so loyal. She just follows you
everywhere, what a great dog!" Yes, I think
my Aussie is great! However, that loyalty
stems from my Aussie's intrinsic desire to
be with her people, combined with many
hours of training. My dogs go to work with
me every day, live in the house as members
of the family and have regular outings. I'm
careful to point out to budding fanciersthat
city-dwelling Aussies must be a part of
the family or they can become destructive,
unruly dogs.
EveryAussie ownerowes it to ourbreed
to educate the public about both the shining
highlights of our breed, and the potential
drawbacks that make them unsuitable for
many families. From exercise requirements
to dog-hair dust-bunnies floating around
the house, a balanced image is important.
Education is possible every time we go to
the park or go for a walk. Makeeye contact
with those admiring strangers, and take the
time to talk about your furry friend.
Of course, Aussie owners aren't
the only people responsible for public
education.
The Role of the
Dog Sports Exhibitor
With the explosion in popularity of
sports like agility, flyball, freestyle, disc
dog competition, dock dogs diving, and
other extreme canine sports, many novice
dog owners search out our breed with
stars in their eyes and dreams of being
on "Animal Planet" primetime television.
There is a common misconception
that all one needs to succeed in dog
sports is a dog ofthe correct breed. Please,
dog sports exhibitors, take the time to
educate spectators about your breed
whenever they ask.
Training in agility, obedience, flyball,
or any other sport requires a great deal
of commitment. Daily practice sessions,
group classes, private lessons, physical
conditioning exercises, special equipment,
and handler conditioning are only a few
of the necessary ingredients for success.
Curious newcomers can learn from both
your triumphs and your errors, be sure to
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share both sides of the coin. Those ribbons
are awesome, but come as a result ofa great
deal ofwork, not just having a dog with the
"right" pedigree.
The Role of the
Veterinary Professional
Veterinarians and theirparaprofessional
staff have a unique insight into pet
ownership and the human-animal bond.
Many pet owners seek the advice of their
veterinarian when considering acquiring a
new pet, but still more never even think to
ask.
Veterinary professionals should offer
pet selection counseling to any client
considering adding a pet to the family.
This service should be clearly advertised
and made readily available. Only properly
trained staffmembers should participate in
pet acquisition counseling.
Topics to discuss include the level
of activity the family expects from their
new pet and how much time they have to
devote to exercise, training, grooming and
maintenance. Veterinarians should educate
every new client considering an Aussie
about things like epilepsy, the MDR-1 gene
(linked to sensitivity to medications like
ivermectin, and many others), homozygous
merle traits and other heritable health
problems like eye probleriis and skeletal
issues. The veterinary staffshould be wellequipped
to arm the would-be pet owner
with a list of questions to ask any breeder
from whom they are considering buying a
dog, or a list of symptoms to watch for in
their future adopted friend.
The heritability oftemperament should
not be ignored, and veterinary staff should
discuss this with any prospective pet
owner. The goal of client education during
pre-acquisition counseling is to make sure
that the client has reasonable expectations
and is considering appropriate types and
breeds of pet to suit their expectations and
resources. Avoiding the mismatch is the
most important step in preventing future
rescue scenarios.
The Role of the Breeder
Breeders are, burdened "with a long
list of responsibilities. Among the most
important areselecting appropriate breeding
stock with acceptable temperament, health,
type,and instinct,then selectingthe correct
future owners for the pups produced.
82 AUSSIETIMES I May-June 2007
ARPH
The public rely on breeders to be
knowledgeable professionals about their
own breed and dogs in general. Many puppy
buyers trust the breedereven more than the
veterinarian. It is ofcritical importance that
breeders paint an accurate picture of the
Aussie's needs for any potential buyer, and
ensure the buyer has done accurate research
before acquiring a puppy.
More and more breeders request a
purchase questionnaire be filled out prior
tp selling a puppy, and increasing numbers
of breeders are selling pet quality dogs
on spay/neuter contracts. These are huge
steps in the right direction! However, a
more united effort is required for success
in reducing the number of homeless pets.
Screening the breeding stock is key.
Healthy dogs of sound temperament are
less likely to be relinquished later in
life than dogs with questionable traits.
Animals of unfit temperament, health, or
type should be neutered. Raising puppies
who have the social skills to succeed in a
family environment is of vital importance,
as well as taking the time to get to know
the personality and unique characteristics
of each individual pup in a litter. Breeders
who are most familiar with the individual
puppies are more likely to match each
puppy with an appropriate buyer.
. Screening potential buyers is
also of vital importance. Pre-purchase
questionnaires are a good start. I would
propose that home visits or at least the
opportunity to meet any existing dogs
would be optimal. ARPH volunteers
perform a personal home visit for every
adopter before placing a dog in that home.
If equal vigilance were practiced by
breeders, I believe fewer Aussies would
be surrendered by their owners. Another
key to successful purchases is providing
the necessary support after the purchase.
Follow-up calls or e-mails can open the
lines of communication to answer minor
questions before they develop into major
problems. As a final line ofdefense, every
breeder should always agree to, and even
insist upon, taking the dog back during any
point in his or her lifetime if the owner can
not keep the dog. If more breeders took
the initiative to stay in contact with puppy
buyers and accepted returned dogs, fewer
dogs would have to rely on ARPH for
help.
Sadly, some breeders engage in
unscrupulous practices including selling
dogs over the Internet sight-unseen, or
selling puppies to pet stores or animal
brokers. These are recipes for failure.
None of the necessary screening can be
completed, and the follow-up support
after the purchase becomes virtually
impossible.
Last, some individuals produce litters
of "rare white" Aussies. Buyers who
have done inadequate research and aren't
aware how alarmed they should be about
a "rare white" Aussie are unlikely to
have the necessary skills to deal with a
very high-energy breed combined with
compromised hearing or eyesightcommon
to homozygous merle dogs with excess
white. This particular combination is
almost always doomed to fail. Reputable
breeders can help by educating potential
owners as well as refusing to sell dogs for
breeding to hobby homes.
Options for Helping Aussies
Through ARPH
Donations to ARPH are always
greatly appreciated! Donations need not
be simply monetary. Various dog supplies
are always needed. In addition, remember
that ARPH needs the services of many
different professionals including groomers,
veterinarians, trainers, accountants, lawyers,
etc. Ifyou have money, supplies, or services
to donate, please visit our Web site, e-mail,
or call. ARPH would love to hear from
you.
Volunteering with ARPH is a fantastic
experience and a direct way for any
person to assist Aussies in need. While the
methods described earlier in this piece are
vitally important in reducing the number
of incoming dogs for organizations like
ARPH, every rescue organization still
needs volunteers to be able to help the dogs
currently in the program.
Volunteer Opportunities
General Volunteers or "Other
Volunteers" fulfill a great need within
ARPH. This position has a great deal
of flexibility, volunteers can determine
how much time they have available to
dedicate to ARPH and help within their
own schedule. Common tasks of general
volunteers include transporting dogs,
visiting shelters, doing phone calls or
mailings,manningpubliceducationbooths
at events or dog shows, and supporting
Foster Homes and Rescue Representatives
in whatever capacity they are able.

ARPH Donation Form
ARPH
One ofthe many ways you can help ARPH is byproviding a donation.
Please complete the form below and mail to:
Aussie Rescue and PlacementHelpline, Inc.
PC Box 85, Honesdale, PA 18431
Please make your check or money order payable to:ARPH, Inc.
Thank you for helping usto help Aussies.
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In honor of
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Ifthis donation is being made in honoror memory of another person, please provide
a name (orthe name of a family member) and an address wherethe acknowledgement
can be sent.
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ARPH, Inc. isa 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations are tax deductible for US
taxpayers. You will receive an acknowledgement by mail from ARPH.
MostARPH volunteers start as general
volunteers. Its a great way to get your feet
wet, and many volunteers later become
Foster Homes or Rescue Representatives.
FosterHomes are responsible for caring
for ARPH dogs until they can be adopted
into a permanent home. Foster Homes are
absolutely critical to the success ofARPH
dogs. Fostering dogs means taking the lime
to add a dog to the household—feeding,
exercising, training, and socializing the
dog, as well as helping characterize the
dog's personality and temperament to give
accurate information to the dog's Rescue
Representative and potential adopters. Our
Foster Homes vary from new enthusiasts to
the breed to seasoned Aussie owners and
breeders.
Rescue Representatives areresponsible
for screening dogs and adopters for ARPH.
This involves assessing dogs in shelters and
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dogs being surrendered by their owners. In
some cases. Rescue Representatives have
the opportunity to help Aussie owners take
the necessary steps to turn a bad situation
around and allow them to keep a dog they
have considered surrendering. Rescue
Representatives dedicate a lot oftime and
energy to ARPH, dealing with both dogs
and people.
In addition to screening dogs and
adopters, Rescue Representatives help
with fundraising, public education, and
volunteer recruitment.
Committees and
the Board of Directors
ARPH volunteers who want to
get even more involved can serve on a
variety of committees or the Board of
Directors. Specialized committees work
on specific projects, maintain records
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and generally ensure the longevity and
continued improvement of ARPH as an
organization.
In conclusion, helping Aussies starts
with every Aussie lover. Pet owners,
breeders, and veterinary professionals can
act as the first line of defense against a
growing problem: homelessAussies. People
who want to make a more direct effort
should consider volunteering with ARPH
for an organized experience helping both
dogs and pet owners succeed together.
Please take the time to consider how
every interaction you and your Aussie have
with others affects the future of our breed
as a whole. Thank you, from one Aussie
lover to another!
Thank You for Your Donations
Without the generous donations of
wonderful peoplelike you, we couldn'teven
begin meeting the medical, promotional and
maintenance needs of the ever-increasing
numbers of Aussies we bring into the
ARPH program each year. The following
donated to ARPH in January and February,
2007:
Kent Smith in honor of Dr. Karia Sears,
Patty Richards & Doc & Smokey, Rick
French, Anita Fromholz in honor or Diane
Bercaw, Ron Osaki, Desiree Werkeiser,
Melanie Magamoll, Martha & William
Ades, Marlyn & Roliand Love, Patricia
Meyer, Robert Wesley, Peggy Bushey,
Janet Bomb, Lynn Beasley, Bryan Nutting,
Linda Nagle, Professional Pet Partners,
Megan Page & Philip Scharine, Stefanie
Ludwig, Jean Haggerty, John & Cheryl
Mallonee, Pam & Gary Kleppel, Michael
& Debra Ramey, Maguerite Ball, Richard &
Masako Sharpe, Heidi & Robert Vettleson,
Jacqueline Bardsley, Melanie Magamoll,
Georgette Scholl, Mary Daily & Duane
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severe weather and its after
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of our members! It's been a
pretty rough weather season! By the time
this issue comes out the trialing season will
be in full swing. In fact, we will be getting
down to the wire for points that will count
toward this year's Finals. I wish all of you
the best of luck in your endeavors! In my
last column I had some suggestions from
a previous Course Director on what might
make the next year's CD Job easier! This
time Kathi Schwengel, who has been CD
twice for the RRVASC club, has graciously
sent me a very detailed accounting of
her ideas on what will make things flow
smoother, have fewer blips in the process,
and perhaps, even make this coming year's
CD not have to pull her hair out! Please
take note of her suggestions as they are
really well thought out and come from
experience!
I have also received a lovely account
from Bjintze Jager on his first Finals
experience, as well as some background on
the dog he brought. What makes this most
interesting is he is from the Netherlands
and is their first handler to attend the
Stock Finals. Now, I know just how timeconsuming
and expensive it is to get to our
national Finals, but flying in from Europe
puts a totally different spin on time, money,
and effort on this! Thank you, Bjintze, for
sharing your story with us! Just thinking
of the cost monetarily that was required
brings me back to some of the ideas I put
forth in earlier columns—namely, putting
some required minimum dollar amounts
for paybacks to our top competitors.
When folks have spent so much money
just to attend this event, I think it would
be wonderful to be able to provide a
means for some handlers to recoup some
of theirexpenses! All of us spend the time
Stock handlers, Karen Wimbiish, and Bekka Borg, the backbone ofour Finals!
and effort to train our dogs, and everyone
spends a good bit to attend the nationals, so
it would sure encourage higher standards
by having larger payouts! This could be
accomplished several ways. I'm told that
most clubs will net a profit from hosting
Nationals somewhere in the neighborhood
of $40,000! Surely the Board can require
a set, minimum amount ofthose profits go
towards the next year's payouts? Clubs
need to step up and donate to Finals,
especially clubs that are predominantly
stock clubs. I know the Host club that is
putting on the nationals looks for donations
for awards and the like, but perhaps they
could also consider looking into donations
toward payouts to the people who give us
something to watch?! I'm sure there are
other ideas floating around out there that
might be viable. Please send your ideas
on to the SDC, to a Board member, or
send them to me to be printed in the next
column!
My last lettercomes from Amy Randle
in response to my comments on not having
a photographer for the Nationals and
some of the pre-trials. Thank you, Amy,
for writing!! I have contacted this year's
Nationals committee, and I am assured that
we will have stock photographers to take
care ofthe Finals trial as well as Nationals.
I assume there will be photographers for the
pre-trial also! They will also have cards I
believe to remind and direct winners for
their win photo. This is great because you
will know who to go to, when and where.
These win shots are used in the Aussie
Times, and the host club submits them for
you. While you can submit any picture you
want, some people don't have pictures that
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are magazine ready, or they miss a deadline.
It saves lots ofgrief to have them done this
way. Also, many or most people prefer to
have a picture from the actual event!
Thank you again to the people who
have submitted stories and comments! I
encourage the rest of you to do the same!
It is terrific to know folks read the column
and are invested in our Stock Finals!
*****
From Kathi Schwengel:
Having been course director for
the ASCA Stockdog Finals twice now
(2003, 2006) I can attest to what a huge
undertaking it is. There are so many details
to keep track ofand so much that happens
on the day that Linda has asked me to jot
down some ofthose to help future CDs.
One of the biggest things for the CD
right from the start, is clear communication
with the ASCA Business Office. A list
should be developed between the host club
and the BO, spelling out exactly what each is
responsible for. The BO generally provides
timers, announcers, and scorekeepers but
the CD should make absolutely certain they
know who is going to come and in what
capacity. The worse thing in the world is
to be scrambling to find time keepers the
first moming ofFinals. The CD should also
make sure the BO folks are going to come
with enough equipment (i.e., computers,
printers, printer ink, paper, stop watches,
pens, clipboards, etc.). If they're not, the
CD must make sure those things are on
hand from the start. A clear written list of
tasks and who is going to be responsible
for each should be developed between the
BO and the CD/Host Club. This will also
prevent anything from slipping through the
cracks. Final's run order, who is responsible
for generating the run order, and making
sure that run order is clearly posted for all
Finalists is an essential detail that cannot
be overlooked.
Prior to the Finals the SDC should
ensure the CD has a copy of the Final's
rules and a full understanding of them.
The CD should ensure that they read and
memorize those rules and if there are
any questions they should check with the
SDC.
It would be nice if there were more
standardization regarding rosettes. There
are some guidelines provided but much is
Finolly, Finals!
left open to individual taste and the Host
Club's discretion.
Here is a list of other things that might
help future CDs:
Stock handlers. In my experience
the SDC has handled this and has done a
marvelous job. Both times I have been CD,
Sue Kelly has rounded up a group ofstock
handlers par excellence! I know I'll forget
someone if I try to name them (they all have
my eternal thanks), but Stock Handlers can
make or break your trial, especially when
running Course B. Make sure you've got
the best on hand and keep them happy, well
looked after, and thank them often.
Have a bucket of essential tools
for each arena. Hammers, pliers, post
pounders, t-post remover, wire snips, knife,
anything and everything you can think of.
It's easier having a bucket for each arena
than having to run between them and risk
misplacing that all important tool just when
you need it. Among your helpers make sure
you have at least one runner—someone on
constant call and constant move' that can
fetch and carry for the judges, run score
sheets, see that the stock handlers ^e kept'
fed and watered and keep an eye on the
stock's water supply.
Keep on hand coffee, water, soda,
juices, whatever special items your
judges and stock handlers may
have requested. Don't forget to
have the special items your stock
handlers have requested as well.
Keep extra chairs, rain gear, sun
gear, vehicles for sitting in if the
weather gets bad, pens, stop watches,
clip boards, paper, and score sheets
someplace close by.
Arranging for a photographer to
be shooting the Finals runs as well as
taking a group shot ofall finalists and
the Final's judges is a nice touch and
can provide a wonderful memory for
all involved.
"Kathi
Shadowdance Australian Shepherds
From Bjintze Jager:
Betsey'sfinals
I guess everything started in
2002; our Skip had puppies, made
by Stinger.
They grew up in our home and
we don't handle them a lot when they
are still really small. Anneke put one in my
lap when they were, like, four weeks old
and it started screaming her lungs out right
away. She obviously didn't like being with
me.
My reaction was, whatever happens,
we don't keep this crybaby!
But when we tested them at seven
weeks on sheep, this little girl knew it all.
We put them out with papa Stinger, just in
case a sheep would get funny ideas.
1 liked what I saw in this crybaby and
played around with her for a bit and we
started trialing when she was ten months
old and the next year I finished her.
Betsey was very promising and I
wanted to do some more with her, like
going to the Finals. Only thing is there are
not so many trials in Europe where you can
run all stock.
We went to as many trials as we could
afford and were invited for the 2005 finals,
but. due to my health we were not able to
go. We started again for the 2006 finals and
now everything came through. We started
training a bit harder, but this girl is like me,
.just a hard somebody to push around, so I
backed offa bit and made it fun again, how
it's supposed tqbe. We had no idea what to
expect—we had never even been to Finals.
Bjintze Jager and WTCH JJ Betsey
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We flew into Orlando, Florida and visited
some friends on the way up to Wisconsin.
This in itself was a nice trip and it
bought Betsey some more time to adjust to
the time difference; it will affect a dog more
than most people think. We rented a motel
room about 30 miles from the fairground,
a little more affordable. The next few
days were very interesting to us. We got
to meet many people about whom we had
heard a lot, but now we could actually put
a face with the stories. The atmosphere I
experienced was quite relaxed, except for
some meetings I went to and I wondered
why this has to be this way. We are all
working toward the same goal, so why is it
so important who gets the credit for what is
done, ifeveiybody would have a bit more
respect for the other person's opinion?
Anyway, we had a good time and a lot
of fun. Part of the fun was the pressure you
feel and all the good advice you get before
you go in that arena, mostofit I didn't even
hear. Something that did get my attention is
that some folks were apt to forget about that
it should be fun for the most part and that it
is notonlyabouthowyouscore. Betseyand
I finished fourth overall, butmoreimportant
Finally, Finals!
was that we did not get mad
at each other doing it. We
were the first Europeans
ever to enter Finals and it
was a great experience, but
also very expensive. We
will try to come again ifwe
can afford to.
Thanks everybody.
—Bjintze Jager
From Amy Randle:
Thank you, Linda!
I read your article in the
Aussie Times, and really
enjoyed it. I have had
Aussies for over 12 years,
but this year is the first
year I've had success with
a dog in the Stock Arena.
Anji is my first "working
dog", and we have
worked stock all of her
life (she turned five years
old yesterday). Of course,
it's easier for her to
So here I am, a city slicker for sure,
who would have spent every penny I
had to take home pictures of my dog
working her stock at the Nationals.
I do believe we are going to New
Jersey, and your idea is a good one—let
them know stock dog runs are important
and it would be worth their while to
schedule a photographer whose only job is
to take those pictures.
Thank you again,
—Amy Randle and Lake View's Here's
Lookin At Ewe (Anji)
And that wraps up this column for our
May/June issue!
Keep on Striving for the Top!
learn this stuff than it is
for me, and I was very
proud of her
in Wisconsin. She qualified in Anne Jespersen with WTCH Birch Hollow's Quick Draw Dude
started ducks, and received a RTDcs, DNA-VP
2nd place in started cattle.
Yes, I was very
disappointed that no photos
wereavailableoftheNationals
stock runs. Although I was
able to enjoy looking at
pictures of my friend's
dogs that were in the
Finals, I really missed not
having any of my dog. Her
stock work was the thing
I was most proud of. 1
worked hard to get there,
and even though she got a
picture from her qualifying
obedience run (a 193
at that- Novice B!!),
I was truly disappointed
that" there were no
photographers there to
capture what an Aussie was
bred to do—work stock. We
did, however, get a picture
from Heidi for our MVA
qualification. Next best
thing.
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New Year and Seminars
Started 2007 withacouple of good
seminars—both with people whose
seminars I'd attended before. But
if someone is good, I figure I will
leant even more the second time (or third,
or fourth)!
First time I went to see Sue Ailsby
(a clicker trainer, former breeder of CH
UD Giant Schnauzers, obedience and
conformation judge, and the originator
of the Training Levels program), I kept
thinking how much fun I could have with
Alice at one of her seminars. So when
Hope Schmeling gifted me for my birthday
with a four-day seminar she was putting
on with Sue, all I had to do was get to
Indiana. So, A1 and I hopped in the new
PT Cruiser and headed off. Arrived a bit
late Friday nightfor Sue's talk on structure.
Saturday morning was the mechanics of
clicker training. As Bob Bailey says, it's a
mechanical skill and we practiced rapid-fire
clicking and treat delivery in a number of
ways. At that time Sue paired us off with
training partners—coaches. She suggests
that it is always good to have a coach to
help. Doesn'teven have to be an extremely
experienced person to help you notice little
things you are doing.
On Saturday afternoon we started
working on the Training Levels. The
"Levels" is a step-by-step, foundation
skills course that allows people to train by
themselves, if necessary, and still not skip
the basics. The skills are a combination of
life-skill basics and also skills which will
serve the dog in a variety of competition
venues. For instance, there are five skills in
Level One: Come (back and forth between
two handlers 20 feet apart), Down (with
verbal and signal cues, no duration). Sit
(from a stand, verbal and signal cue, no
duration). Target (hand with verbal cue).
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and Zen (move away from and ignore treat
in hand for 5 seconds). By the top level
(7) the dog has worked on 25 different
skills (plus homework, which is the
handler learning the theory of training).
A recall has evolved into a formal drop
on recall, stays are out of sight three and
five minutes, and targeting has turned into
go-outs. Included with the skills useful in
obedience and agility, are skills such as
allowing restraint, going to a mat or crate
on cue, and eliminating on command. Each
skill builds on an easier skill in a previous
level. A Level 7 dog can basically do open
and utility work. But the idea is to create
a really well-rounded and well-educated
dog.
If someone is
good, 1figure
1 will learn even
more the second
time (or third,
or fourth)!
Sunday and Monday were continuing
through the more advanced levels. I loved
some of Sue's exercises for shaping
behaviors such as drop on recall and the
front ray and target for teaching a dog to
find perfect front position in a way where
the person can be giving the exact picture
the dog will eventually see. Alice loved
the "go around" games and whacking the
wall. I've also been doing these with my
advanced class students and it is amazing
to watch the dogs figure it out. I love
shaping!
One of the benefits of being friends
with the person giving the seminar is that
we got dinner with Sue every night. She's
wonderfully entertaining and has great
stories. With her this trip was her young
PWD service dog Stitch. The last time I
saw her she had Scuba, her first service
dog, who was amazingly savvy and perfect.
Scuba is retired now and while Stitch is still
in some ways a work in progress, she's still
a terrific example of a beautifully trained
and wonderfully creative clicker dog. An
added perk from being friends with Hope
was that I got to be part-time chauffeur
for Sue and Stitch back and forth from the
motel to the seminar site, so got in some
extra time for conversation. I tried not to
pick her brain too noticeably but really
enjoyed it. I think the high point for Alice
(for whom being quiet and stationery for
three and a half days, plus a day and a half
in a crate each way was a bit ofa task) was
after the last day of the seminar.
As a few of us were cleaning up and
putting away and getting ready to leave, I
let her wander off-lead. She avoided the
snarky little dog but started soliciting play
with Stitch. I asked Sue if it was okay if
they played, she said sure, so I released
the little red dog. They wrestled, stood on
their hind legs and played bitey-face, took
turns chasing each other full tilt around
the large room until both were exhausted.
They seemed to have exactly the same
idea of fun. Sue thought that was a good
thing, because being that good for that
long had also been a bit if a bore for Miss
Stitch, and she'd been pestering Sue to
play late night in the motel. Sue figured
after the games with the Red Thang, she'd
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probably sleep well. I know Alice did. If
you'd like to know more about Sue and
the Training Levels, check out her Web site
dragonflyllama.com and go to the training
levels section. Scubaand Stitch's blogs are
also very interesting.
In February I got word (from one
of my students) that my favorite TTouch
practitioner, Kathy Cascade, was doing a
workshop one town up. Kathy kids me that
I've been to enough ofher workshops that I
could do them myself. I don't think so, but I
always learn from them. While I'm familiar
with the basic tools and techniques, seeing
them work on different dogs is always
fascinating.
Using TTouch equipment and methods,
Kathy has developed a program she calls
S.A.N.E. (Safe Approach, New Experience)
for reactive or fearful dogs—a good thing
to have in my tool box as an instructor.
One of the things she stresses is helping
the dog to mentally and emotionally come
into balance based on being physically
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in balance. An impressive example was
a very reactive Chessie that Kathy used
to demonstrate using the balance leash
to help a dog stop leaning into the leash
and stand in physical balance. Previous
to the demonstration, the dog had been
barking at anyone in the room who moved
quickly or unusually. Immediately after the
demonstration, there were people trying
the leash work on other people directly
in front of her (obviously not something
you see every day) and the dog lay calmly
and watched. The basis of the workshop
was using TTouch to help raise the dog's
threshold to reactivity, and giving the dog
a chance to experience "scary" stuff at a
level which was just short ofscary. A lot of
work was done in helping dog reactive dogs
work with other dogs. Starting by letting
the dog follow other, more neutral, dogs at
whatever distance the dog could maintain
composure. This was followed by doing
parallel walking—again, with the dogs
far enough apart that the reactive dog was
able to cope, and gradually moving closer,
until the dogs are walking fairly close, with
a human between them. And finally: dog
to dog approaches. Kathy says one of the
important things about helping these dogs
work is asking them to move. It's when they
are allowed to sit and stare that things get
ugly. So, the dog would be asked to walk a
bit, stop for a little TTouch and then move
again. Throughout the day and a half, we
saw a lot ofimprovement in the dogs there.
The most dog-reactive dog was able to walk
side by side with a pretty non-intimidating
Sheltie, happy and attentive to his owner.
And even though I'd seen it before, it still
impressed me.
If you'd like to read more about
Kathy's work, her Web site is spiritdog.com
and the original TTouch Web site is ttouch.
com.
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AUSSIE TIMES I May-June 89

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n the years I have had Aussies, I have
always kind of thought of them as
a "Jack-of-all-trades" stockdog and
have heard others refer to them that
way. This often refers to their ability to
work just about any kind of stock instead
of being a sheep dog or a cattle dog only.
Some recent discussions with stockmen
who use two or more breeds or types of
dogs for very different tasks started me
thinking more on the idea. These people
only work cattle, and yet they do not use
the same breed for all the work they need
done. On the contrary! They have their
"catch dogs," which are dogs mostly used
for pasture work, often in thick brush and
rough terrain. Catahoulas and Cur Dogs
are commonly used along with some newly
created breeds who work similarly. In
general they are short-haired and have some
hound characteristics, usually are worked
in pairs or groups, and their job is to find
cattle, get them under control, and when
they are in a herd to keep the herd together.
They are for the most part, not a gentle dog
on cattle! Some are used to "catch" wild
cattle, which involves a lot of nose and ear
biting so the wild cow will stay put until she
can be roped. I have seen a group of cattle
being easily moved by one rider with the
dogs simplycontainingtheouter perimeters
ofthe herd and the rider doing the pushing.
They have a job and good ones do it well
with a minimum of commands.
I met a guy recently who is interestedin
anAussie to help load trucks with cattle. He
told me that he has a Catahoula crossbred
given to him by a ranch who raises them
solely for their own use. The owner told
him that this dog would bring the cattle to
the chute and put them in the truck all by
himself. He laughingly told me that all this
is true and the dog could load the toughest
90 AUSSIE TIMES I May-June 2007
of cattle. He said then the dog bails into
the truck and it is a scene ofbiting ears and
noses and total chaos. He is looking now
for something a little bit different and said
the dog is great in pastures so he will keep
it for what it is good at.
There was an article in BEEFmagazine
last fall about using stockdogs, and it was
written about these catch dogs. The article
does illustrate the fact the ranchers are more
and more learning the value of using dogs
as the cost of human labor increases and
just finding human labor is difficult. The
article was totally about catch dogs so don't
want to misrepresent it; however, it gives
some perspective to the value of a stockdog
on a cow outfit. From the article.
The average price for a fidl-time
cowhand managing at least 250 cows
is $22,000, phis $4,000 in taxes and
benefits, says Stan Severs, TexasA&M
economistat Vernon. Seversmaintains
a databasefor more than 500 ranches
in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico.
Compare that with a one-time price
of $2,500 to $3,500for a started dog,
or$7,000 to $10,000forafully trained
dog. Add another $500fora permanent
dog kennel and a dog crate for your
pickup — all one-time costs — and
you're still way ahead with a dog.
Annual keeping costs on a dog can be
aboutwhateveryou want to make them,
but in reality, $500 should more than
cover a year's worth oftop-quality dog
food, wormers and vaccinations.
Figuring a good dog will live and be
productivefor eight years, the average
annual cost to keep the dog wouldonly
be about $1,800 ifyou started with the
$10,000dog.Roundit up to$2,000and
you've still spent about 8% oftheprice
ofafull-time cowboy.
•Moreover, everyone who's ever
worked with cattle and hired cowboys
knows blood-pressure medication,
or at least the peril of high blood
pressure, is another expense generally
not accounted for in ranch budgets.
It's quite possible, although not by any
means certain, that good stock dogs
can decrease those expenses, too.
If you cut all that down to the price of
an Aussie puppy, care and upkeep, you still
have a good investment for a ranch or farm.
You are trading the labor ofone occasional
helper for the help that will always be there
for you when you need to get a few head
into the corral. The help of a dog when
you have a hundred calves to work through
the chute or a load to be put in a truck or
trailer, is increasingly being appreciated by
the stockman. My friend. Norm Andrews,
once pointed out something that is so true
in modem-day life. He said it used to be
that the farmer could get his wife and/or
kids to help when the cows got out in the
neighbor's com or the neighbors cows were
in yours. When you had a cow that needed
to be brought up and doctored you simply
had the family to help. Now, so often the
farmer's wife has had to get a job in town,
and the kids are either too busy with a;
million activities or grown and gone. It is
so often just you and your dog to get the
work done.
When it comes to pen work, the
stockmen running the big outfits and using
catch dogs usually want a different kind of
dog (perhaps because of the scenario of
the truck-loading dog above). I know there
are lots ofACDs and BCs out there doing
ranch and farm work, but, of course I hear
from the ones who have or want an Aussie.
It is interesting how many big outfits use
Aussies, too often not registered.

Without the influence of the modem
doggy world or anything other than to
supply a need, these dogs are being bred
by these same stock outfits solely to
work cattle. From what I have seen and
heard they are maintaining their type and
personality. This means that the Aussie is
alive and well out there in the real world,
and how interesting that lines of Aussies
are being created and maintained to do
what they originally were bred to do and in
exactly the same way. There is no influence
from a registry, what is politically correct or
popular, or what wins. Sad to me, of course,
that most are not registered, but I have
had some tell me that theirs are ASCA®registered.
The value of these dogs is their
usefulness. Whether they are part of our
gene pool or not, I find it comforting just
to know they are there. It is a big part of
the heritage ofthis great breed and someone
far from our world and unaware ofshows,
trials, Internet lists and all that we are
involved in today, still is maintaining the
Australian Shepherd.
Those who like
to soy that there
is no need for o
true working dog
in America
any more ore
dead wrong.
What I was leading into with the
above, is to me very enlightening. The
tockman who has these dogs is describing
heir Aussies very much like our Breed
tandard describes them. Without influence
rom "us," they are still coming up with
ustralian Shepherds! They describe a
og that is a companion and not just a
ool to bring the cattle in. They talk about
he bond the dog forms with them and
heir families and often stress that very
ifference between the Aussies and their
ther working dogs. The Aussie is valued as
stockdog for his abilities in the chutes and
ens and many go on about how they can
Stockdog Corner
put calves through a chute without human
help or with just one other person to shut
gates. Their Aussies bred without modem
influence are still Aussies, which I think is
pretty cool!
I have asked the last two guys I spoke
with about the looks of their dogs. They
both stressed that they were well built, and
when I asked them to clarify that, they used
horse and cattle terms to tell me they were
not crooked legged (that seemed important
to them but it would be to a stockman), they
had more coat than their catch dogs but
sure not like the pictures they saw on the
Internet. I asked about ears and they said
they "flop over" and sit kind of high on
the head. They emphasized that they were
athletic. I don't know personally whether
these dogs are pretty or ugly, but they are
out there and doing the same thing the
ancestors of all of our dogs did in a world
where "pretty is as pretty does" with real
performance testing determining breeding
decisions.
I had one man call me who quite
honestly told me he wanted an Aussie to
be a companion because his cowboys had
them and he had never known a dog who
was so devoted to one person. He said
he might or might not work the dog, and
chuckled that it would be fun to have one
better than his men's dogs. He went on and
on about the partnership between these
guys and their dogs emphasizing that he
did not see that with the other breeds they
use on his place (which must be pretty big
—not everyone has his own "cowboys").
Those who like to say that there is no
need for a true working dog in America
any more are dead wrong. That dog is still
out there far from the public eye—which
may be a good thing for their continued
usefulness.
On another note, summer will almost
be on us when you read this, so I thought I
wouldsharesometipsaboutpuppies, dogs,
and the heat-related problems with them.
The best idea comes from the rabbit world,
but it sure makes life bearable for summer
puppies.It ishot in thesummereverywhere
and certainly here in Texasis no exception.
We also have every insect know to Man
(actually, maybe not—Louisiana had some
I think are yet to be discovered here),
including the sometimes lethal fire ants.
But back to the heat. Puppies outdoors
in summer can suffer far more than winter
puppies outside. I learned some years ago
to fill bottles with water and freeze them
solid. I use milk cartons, soda bottles,
juice bottles, etc. I take two or three frozen
bottles out and put them in the area where
the pups are whether it is in a "house" or out
on the ground. It is amazing how even tiny
puppies will gather around those bottles,
lay on top of them, and literally snuggle up
to them. I usually spread them out a little
because mom can monopolize the area! I
have found that even in 100-degree days a
frozen milk bottle will last more than half
a day. This also works nicely if you have
a dog in a crate. Your dog in the yard will
appreciate it, too.
This isn't rocket science, of course,
but be sure outside dogs have water at all
times. Make absolutely sure that their water
source cannot be tipped over because they
may try to climb into it when it gets hot.
Another tip in regard to water, do twt have
a bucket or tall container of water in with
puppies. Don't supply water to the bitch or
puppies in something taller than they can
climb out of. I have had many reports over
the years of puppies getting into buckets
that seemed impossible and drowning
there.
Insects! If you live where there are
fire ants, they can literally kill a puppy.
They have been known to kill a calf bom
on a mound. I do not advocate using a lot
of chemicals, but on the other hand I want
to protect my puppies. Others may have a
better solution, but I go around the outside
of the fence on any pen I have puppies in
and sprinkle a good layer of 10 percent
Sevin dust making a barrier. Fire ants do
not like to cross Sevin dust! If you put it
outside the fence, the pups will not come in
contact with it. I personally keep a border of
it outsidethecementslabmykennelsareon
all summer. Otherwise my dogs can't even
finish their supper withoutbeing invaded.
If you haven't lived with them, you have
no idea how imaginative they are to get
where they want to go! Feed the dog in a
bucket clipped to the fence and they climb
the fence.
The above may not be totallystockdog
related, but I thought it was timely. If you
have any other suggestions and I would be
glad to print them here. The best advice I
ever received was the frozen water bottle
one for baby puppies.
AUSSIE TIMES I May-June 91

Those Enticing Cross-trocks
Anne Hershey • 26 Heather Place • Hillsborough, CA 94010 • (650) 348-1270
awhershey@earthlink.net • original drawings by Colombe Tresan
that Dani Dibert's talented
mixed-breed "Gyp" could
fall for cross-tracks? Gyp
was an amazing sight on the tracking fields.
Her appearance alone was arresting: the size
of a Great Dane, but lithe as a Viszia, Gyp
had black-and-white "Holstein" markings
and a Pit Bull head. Exquisitely focused on
her task: She put her nose down at the start
flag and didn't lift it from the trackuntil she
hit the end article. And Gyp worked fast:
She ran her AMBOR-sanctioned TD Test
track in less than three minutes. Dani had
to run full out to keep up with this powerful
dog. More than once she lost her footing
and let go of the tracking line. Gyp paid
no notice; She finished running her track
without a handler, trailing the line behind
her and penciling all the comers until she
crashed into a "down" at the end article. It
looked as though Gyp would breeze through
TDX work, too: Three-hour-old tracks
barely slowed her down, and she nailed
every scent article we put down for her.
But, to everyone's amazement, the cross-
track challenge was her downfall: When
Gyp ran her first cross-track training grid
she dived down all of the cross-tracks and
followed each one with total commitment.
To prepare Gyp to pass an advanced field
tracking test, Dani would have to convince
her not to take cross-tracks.
Human cross-tracks are scent
discrimination challenges plotted into every
Tracking Dog Excellent (TDX) test track.
ASCA® and AKC tracking test regulations
specify two sets of cross-tracks to be laid
across the main track by a pair of crosstrack
layers walking side by side; they cross
the main track perpendicularly, in widely
separated locations, on two different legs
of the track. Tracking judges do not plot
cross-tracks across the first leg ofthe track,
but they can and do plot them across any
of the other legs, depending on the shape
of the half-mile long TDX track vis-a-vis
the landscape and the locations of access
routes available to the cross-track layers.
Cross-tracks differ from the main track in
two respects: They are laid by people other
than the main tracklayer, and they are much
fresher than the main track. Cross-tracks
are laid one-and-a-halfhours after the main
track has been laid, so when a dog runs a
three-hour old test track, the cross-tracks he
encounters are just half as old as the main
track.
In order to pass a TDX test, the dog
must reject both sets ofcross-tracks. He is
allowed to investigate the cross-tracks and
to follow them for up to 50 yards before
remming to the main track, butifhe persists
in following the cross-tracks he fails the
test. Fifteen percent of TDX test failures
are attributed to failure on cross-tracks.
Not all dogs are sucked in by crosstracks.
In fact, some trainers will tell you
that they never have had to train their dogs
on cross-tracks. "Don't stress on crosstracks,"
they'll advise you. Wrong! I would
have said the same thing if I had based my
opinion on the responses of my first two
tracking Aussies, CT Blaze (ASCA TDX
twice) and Bear TDX, who consistently
either ignored cross-tracks or checked
them briefly and rejected them. But then
I witnessed Dani's Gyp, and later on I ran
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into major cross-track problems with my
own Aussie bitch, Mittens TDX. No, dogs
differ markedly in their response to the
cross-track challenge: Some never take
cross-tracks, most will take cross-tracks
once in a while, and a few, like Gyp and
Mittens, believe that they ought to take
them. You need to do at least some crosstrack
training with every TDX trainee, if
only to observe the dog's natural response
and to leam how to handle your dog through
cross-tracks when he encounters them in a
test. You also should proofevery dog with
more difficult cross-track challenges than
you would expect in a test, because crosstracks
can occurin odd locations. And you
will have to train frequently and inventively
if you have a cross-track-happy dog.
Before delving into the specifics of
cross-track training and handling, let's
imagine why deliberately placed fresh
human cross-tracks would entice the
tracking dog in the TDX setting. This is
the scenario: The TDX dog is trained and
tested in field environments filled with
distracting scents and cross-tracks left by
wild animals, livestock, loose dogs, and, if
the training sites are heavily used, with old
scent-paths left by other tracking trainers
and their dogs. When you lay a track
across a field covered with snow and run
your dog on it three hours later, you will
see the maze of cross-tracks left by all the
creatures that crossed your track during that
three hour interval. Starting from day one,
we design the dog's training to reward him
for picking up the track scent of a specific
Tracking Field Notes
human tracklayer at the start flag, locking
on to it, and following it exclusively while
ignoring or rejecting all ofthe other scents
present in the field.
So why do our intensely focused,
carefully trained tracking dogs find
TDX test cross-tracks alluring? First
and foremost, dogs tend to follow fresher
tracks, and the human scent-paths on TDX
cross-tracks are much fresher than the
human scent path on the main track: They
are aged just halfas long. When dogs track,
they work from older to fresher scents.
When they air-scent a person or a scented
article, they pick up the scent cone wafting
from the scent source and follow the cone
toward its source, moving from older to
fresher scent. If dogs were hunting rabbits
or deer, they probably would switch to
a fresher scent paths if they encountered
them. Furthermore, the scent paths we
require TDX dogs to follow are three- to
five-hours old, much older than the scents
they normally would track in the wild, so
it's not surprising that otherwise capable
tracking dogs would choose to follow the
fresher human cross-tracks they encounter
in TDX tests.
A second reason is that dogs are
curious, and the TDX cross-tracks they
encounter have been laid by two new,
interesting people, or possibly by valued
friends. My Mittens is a case in point:
She likes people and is especially fond of
energetic young women. When, in my role
as a tracking judge, I lay TD certification
tracks for other handlers, I often ask those
handlers to put in cross-tracks for me as
compensation for my efforts on behalf of
their dogs. So while I was training Mittens
toward TDX I presented her with crosstracks
laid by many different people. She
found some cross-tracks more interesting
than others, and the difference was not
subtle. For several training sessions in a
row she had rejected or ignored sets of
cross-tracks put in by mature, quiet women,
so I thought we had conquered the crosstrack
issue. Then I asked a dynamic young
woman, who worked in an athletic club as
a personal trainer, to put in cross-tracks
for her. Mittens took her cross-tracks like
gangbusters!
Furthermore, when dogs are challenged
with cross-tracks in a TDX test, the location
of the cross-tracks sometimes makes a
difference in their responses. If the crosstracks
intersect the main track early, on
the second leg for example, the dog may
not have locked on to the track scent of
the main track sufficiently to be fully
committed to following it. If, on the other
extreme, his cross-tracks are placed toward
the end of a difficult half-mile-long test
track, an exhausted dog may be tempted
to follow the easier path: the fresher crosstracks.
If the dog already is having trouble
on the main track—puzzling out a difficult
scent obstacle, for instance, or struggling
with unfamiliar scenting conditions, or if
he feels anxious because his handler is
confused and panicky—he may choose to
follow the easier option: the cross-tracks.
In afieldof
you can seethetracks left by every creature thatcrossed thetrack during the three hour interval since the main track ivajlaid.
94 AUSSIETIMES I May-June 2007

When we train ourdogs in Variable Surface
Tracking, we notice another interesting
phenomenon. The VST-trained dog learns
to track through parking lots and mown
lawns crisscrossed in all directions by
countless humans, dogs, and critters.
We expect that a dog trained in the
VST environment would be immune to
human cross-track distractions, but that
expectation doesn't hold true in the TDX
setting. We have observed many instances
of VST-trained dogs failing TDX tests on
cross-tracks, sad to say. The explanation
for this seeming contradiction lies in the
different background scent pictures that
VST and TDX settings present to the dog.
Tracking Judge Carol Pemicka explains the
contrasting scenting environments with an
analogy to people following conversations
in vastly different sound environments,
"The VST environment is like a noisy
sports bar: The myriad human cross-tracks
are olfactory background noise, and VSTtrained
dogs learn to pick out one voice
and follow it despite the din. By contrast,
the TDX environment is like a quiet office
space; encountering fresh human crosstracks
in that setting is like hearing a loud
shout from your neighbor's cubicle."
How do we train our dogs to stick to the
main trackandrejectcross-tracks? When
we train a dog to track a single scent-path
Tracking Field Notes
we select and reward the dog's predilection
to lock onto one scent (or set ofscents) and
to follow it exclusively, rejecting competing
scents along the way. Dogs demonstrate this
ability to an astounding degree when they
track old scents over long distances to find
family members. Agility Judge Judy Boone
remembers watching my Mittens' granddam
track across a fairgrounds, through
the grandstand and up into the bleachers
to find her owner.
We begin the TDX dog's cross-track
training when he can work long straight
line tracks accurately and can handle right
angle comers confidently on tracks aged
three to five hours. The basic exercise is a
cross-track training grid that challenges the
dog with a sequence of six closely spaced
cross-track/main track intersections and
rewards him quickly each time he chooses
to follow the main track. The grid is laid in
two components: the three-hour-old main
track, and the hour-and-a-half old crosstracks.
The main tracklayer is a different
person from the two cross-track layers.
The main tracklayer walks, flags and
baits the long U-shaped main track that the
dog is expected to follow. Then, and hourand-a-half
later, the two cross-track layers,
walking side-by-side, cross the long legs of
the U-shaped main track perpendicularly,
in the locations indicated by the tall, highly
visible cross-track flags placed by the main
tracklayer. The cross-track layers pull out
the tall cross-track flag each time they cross
the main track, and they carry the crosstrack
flags out of the field. They leave the
surveyor's flags in place to alert the handler
to each cross-track intersection her dog will
encounter as he runs the track.
The dog runs the main track when it
has aged for three hours; the cross-tracks
will be aged one and a half hours; the age
difference between the main track and
the cross-tracks is the same as it would
be in a TDX test. Achieving this exact
age difference is an important feature of
the dog's cross-track training program.
Cross-tracks can be made more attractive
to the dog if they are aged even shorter
by comparison with the age of the main
track.
These are the terrain requirements for the
basic cross-track grid exercise:
1.The cover and scenting conditions must
be familiar and comfortable for the
dog.
2. The terrain and cover should be as free
as possible from distracting elements and
additional scenting challenges. The entire
focus of the exercise is the sequence of
cross-track challenges.
3. Cross-track grids are plotted on wide
open grassy slopes or on flat fields. The
cross-track layers must be able to spot
The VST environment is like o noisy sports bar.
AUSSIE TIMES I May-June 95

the tall cross-track flags easily ftom all
vantage points, so the terrain must not
be obstructed by hilltops, trees or tall
shrubs.
The main tracklayer carries this
equipment into the held:
1. Flags in two sizes: 11 surveyor's flags,
and six tall cross-track flags similar to
the cross-track flags used in tracking
tests. I build my own cross-track flags
withsix-foot tall,3/16"fiberglass staffs
and bright rip-stop nylon flagging
attached to the staffs with"DuckBrand"
duct tape in matching colors.* I make
three matched pairs of flags, with red,
chartreuse, and orange flagging so
that matching colors can be placed on
opposite sides of the grid to guide the
cross-track layers.
2. Personal scent articles: at least two—a
start article and an end article—and
more of them if the handler wishes
to use articles to reward the dog after
cross-track intersections.
3. Bait, if the handler wishes to use
bait rewards after the cross-track
intersections.
Here are detailed instructionsfor laying
the basic cross-track training grid, and
a diagram ofthe exercise (facing page).
The numbers on the diagram correspond
to the numberedinstructionsforthe main
tracklayer and for the two cross-track
layers:
Main TVacklayer;
1. Size up thefield andplan how you will
orient the U-shaped track. Then line up
distant landmarks andfieldmarkersfor
the first leg ofthe U-shaped track and
walk toward the start, in the direction
ofthefirst leg, for at least 15 paces.
2. Stop, place a start article in front
of your feet and plant the start flag
(surveyor'sflag) to your leji.
Record your starting time.
3. Walk50 pacesstraightaheadandplant
t,vo flags: a tall cross-trackflag and
a shorter surveyor's flag, to mark the
cross-track/main track intersection.
4. Walk 20 paces and place the dog's
reward: an article or bait.
Tracking Field Notes
Six-foot tall cross-trackflags lined up with three-foot tall surveyor'sflags.
5. Walk 30 more paces and plant the
two flags for a second cross-track
intersection.
6. Afterflagging and rewarding a total of
three cross-track intersections, each
50 paces apart, walk straight ahead
for another 50 paces before turning
right to create a right-angle corner
andplanting the cornerflag (surveyor's
f^ag).
7. Walk 100 paces to lay the cross-leg of
the U-shaped main track. Turn to the
right to make a right-angle corner and
plant the cornerflag (surveyor'sflag).
Line up your field markers and distant
landmarkandplan the third leg ofthe track
to lie parallel to the first leg.
8. Walk50paces andplant the tall crosstrack
flag and surveyor's flag, lining
them up with theflags visible across the
field on the first leg ofthe track.
Place your article or bait reward 20 paces
past the flagged intersection and walk
another 30 paces before flagging another
cross-track intersection. Continue this
procedurefor a total ofthree cross-tracks
on this leg.
9. Afterflagging and rewarding the third
set of cross-tracks, walk another 30-
50 paces and place your end scent
article.
10. Continue walking in the same direction
for5 pacesandplacecrossedsurveyor's
flags to mark the location of the end
article.
11. Walk another 30 paces in the same
direction, out ofthe field.
Two Cross-track layers:
12. One and one-halfhours after the main
track was laid, approach the main track
fh>m the side, startingat leastfiftypaces
from the first visible cross-trackflag.
Line up thefirst two matching tallcrosstrackflags
on opposite legs ofthe main
trackandwalkside-by-side toward that
line-up.
13.Cross the U-shaped main track
perpendicularly, one person on either
side oftheflags. Pull out the tall crosstrackflag
ateach intersection andcarry
it with you. Leave the shortersurveyor's
flags in place.
14. Walkatleast 50paces beyondthe second
cross-track/main track intersection,
make a right-angle turn to the right,
and walk parallel to the main trackfor
50paces.
15. When the second set ofopposite crosstrackflags
lines up, turn right and walk
across the U-shaped main track again.
Make left right-angle turns to re-cross
the legs ofthe main track a third time.
16. Exit the field in the direction of the
line-up ofthe third set ofopposite crosstrackflags,
continuing in that direction
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cross-trackflags out ofthe field.
To gain maximum training benefit from
the cross-trackgrid exercise, handle your
dog in this fashion:
1. At the start flag: Make sure your
dog takes the correct scent from the
start article and tracks with solid
commitment to the main track. (If not,
back up in training—it's way too soon
for the cross-track challenge!)
2. Observe your dog's reaction as he
approaches the surveyor's flag that
marks the first cross-track intersection.
Ideally, he pauses to investigate the
cross-tracks briefly, possibly in both
directions (cross-track layers coming
toward the intersection and going
beyond it), but rejects them and returns
to follow the main track. Twenty paces
further down the main track, he finds
his reward.
3. If your dog ignores the cross-tracks, you
can't be sure that he was sniffing when
he crossedthem. Theexercise gives him
six opportunities to encounter crosstracks,
so probably he will sniff and
notice some of them later in the track.
If not, you must modify the exercise to
make the cross-tracks more interesting
for him, because it will be critically
important for you to recognize how
he handles cross-tracks when he does
notice them in a TDX test.
4. If he takes a cross-track and follows it
for 20 feet (half a tracking line length),
slow him down by increasing tension on
the tracking line. Then move forward,
well beyond the confusing scents at the
cross-track intersection, call him back
toward the main track and direct his
attention enthusiastically to track scent
presentinthenewsection: bendforward
and point to the track surface at ground
level, riffling the air directly above the
tracklayer's path with your fingers to
lift the scent to his .muzzle, and exclaim
enthusiastically, "Here it is!" You may
have to do this several times on his first
cross-track, grid—even all six times.
He may need several training sessions
before he absorbs the lesson built into
the exercise: Rewards always occur
on the main track, never on the crosstracks.
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Tracking Field Notes
Ifseveral successive training sessions
have not convinced a headstrong dog to
reject cross-tracks, some handlers resort
to saying, "No, leave it!" the very moment
the dog begins to show interest in a marked
cross-track—just as the dog pauses and
before he actually directs his nose toward
the cross-track. When the handler follows
her dog closely enough to pick up this cue,
and when she times the verbal correction
precisely, this procedure can work. But it
should be used judiciously and only as a last
resort, because negative commands often
backfire badly in this sport, confuse the dog
and cause him to shut down; we never are
completely certain what ourdogs are doing
or thinking when they track, and we may be
saying, "No!" at the very moment when the
dog has decided to reject the cross-track.
The basic cross-track grid exercise can
be modified in several ways:
1. The distances between cross-track flags
can be increasedifthe handler wants her
dog to track longer distances between
challenges and rewards. It should be
increased by the same yardages between
flags on both of the long legs of the
track so that the cross-track flags will
be placed opposite each other and will
be easy for the cross-track layers to find
and line up.
2. The rewards can be placed closer to
the cross-tracks if the handler decides
that her dog needs to be rewarded more
promptly, or even to be lured past the
cross-tracks. Twenty paces is the right
distance for most dogs, however.
3. If only one cross-track layer is available,
she can create the standard double crosstracks
by walking the cross-tracks twice,
once on one side of the tall cross-track
flags, and again on the opposite side.
4. The cross-track layer can bring a dog
alongon the cross-tracks.This is a good
proofing exercise for dog scents.
5. Different cross-track layers should be
used from time to time; the cross-tracks
may be more enticing to the dog if they
arelaid by a goodfriend,or evenby his
owner.
6. The surveyor's flag marker can be
planted five or more paces beyond the
tall cross-track flags, so that the dog
will not be cued by the small flag on his
track.
7. The handler can test her reading skills by
eliminatingthe surveyor's flagmarkers.
This is a final proofing exercise.
8. Either articles or food drops can be used
as rewards for the dog. The rewards
must be attractive to the dog and easy
for him to find.
If your cross-track layers are
inexperienced, there is an alternative
version ofthe cross-track grid that will be
easier for them to understand and lay. The
main track is laid in multiple linked U's,
and the cross-tracks are laid straight down
a line-up of tall cross-track flags planted
in the center of the grid. This alternative
scheme gives the dog many more right
angle turns to negotiate on the main track,
and the main track is more complicated to
lay. But this is the version I use when I ask
strangers to lay cross-tracks for my dog. I
lay the main track myself, and flag and bait
it.The cross-track layer merely walks along
one side of the line-up ofcross-track flags,
then turns and walks back along the other
side, pulling out the tall cross-track flags
on the return trip.
The diagram ofthe alternative cross-track
traininggridandinstructionsforthe main
tracklayerandcross-track layer!s appears
at right:
Main Tracklayer:
I. Size up thefield andplan how you will
orient the multiple-U-shaped track.
Then line up distant landmarks and
field markersfor thefirst leg ofthefirst
U-shaped section and walk toward the
start, in the direction ofthefirst leg,for
at least 15paces.
2. Stop, place a start article in front
of your feet and plant the start flag
(surveyor'sflag) to your left.
Recordyour starting time.
3. Walk 50 pacesstraight aheadandplant
t^vo flags: a tall cross-track flag and
a shorter surveyor's flag, to mark the
main tracklcross-track intersection.
4. Walk 20 paces and place the dog's
reward: an article or bait.
5. Walk 30 more paces, turn a rightangle
corner to the right, and plant a
surveyor'sflag to mark the corner.
6. Line up landmarks and walk a straight
linefor 50 paces. Turn right to make
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tall cross-track flag and the small
surveyor's flag to mark the second
cross-track/main track intersection.
Depending on the size of the field,
continue this procedurefor up to a total
ofsix cross-track intersections.
8. Walk30-50 paces past the last reward
andplace your end article.
9. Walk 5 paces and place your two
crossedsurveyor'sflags to mark the end
article.
10. Continue walking in the direction of
thefinal legfor at least30 pacesbefore
exiting the field.
Cross-track layer;
11. One and one-halfhours after the main
track was laid, line up the sequence of
tall cross-track flags and walk along
one side ofthat line, starting at least
fifty pacesfrom thefirst tall cross-track
flag.
12.Cross the main track. Leave the flags
in place.
13. Walkbeyond thefinal setofcross-track
flags for 50 paces, then turn around
and walk back along the line-up, on
the opposite side of the flags, pulling
out the tall cross-trackflags as you go
but leaving the smallsurveyor'sflags in
place. Exit thefield alongyour original
route ofentry.
As your dog becomes proficient at
rejecting cross-tracks on grids, you can
incorporate single cross-track challenges
into complex training tracks that include
scent obstacles like stream crossings,
fence crossings, woods and major cover
changes. Put cross-tracks in difficult
locations: through the woods, or in open
strips between wooded sections, near
road crossings, after cover changes, along
fence lines, and more—depending on the
obstacles available at the sites where you
train. Place rewards 20 paces past these
more difficult cross-track intersections, just
as they were placed after intersections on
the cross-track training grids.
When he is TDX test-ready, your dog
will be rejecting cross-tracks consistently.
Also, you will have establishedclear mental
pictures of your dog's typical responses
both to cross-tracks and to right angle
Tracking Field Notes
comers. Cross-tracks intersect the main
track at right angles, so recognizing how
he works differently when presented with
these two different right angle challenges
willenableyouto handleyourdog correctly
in each instance, i.e., hang back a bit at
cross-tracks, but help your dog circle and
search at comers. Most dogs alert quickly
when they notice cross-tracks, the same
way they alert to animal cross-tracks and
animal distractions. By contrast, when
they hit right angle comers dogs tend to
overshoot the comers, slow down, exhibit
loss of scent, and search to find the next
leg of the track. The hard and fast handling
mles are to know how your dog usually
works and to be aware of specific cover
and wind conditions that might modify
his typical responses. Also, when you are
handling your dog in a TDX test, stay close
to the 20-foot marker on your tracking line
on the straightaway so that you can see
what your dog is doing, and so that you
have extra line to play out when he hits
either a cross-track or a comer. You are
required to remain at least 20 feet behind
your dog while you are following him
(the 20-foot marker is not required by the
regulations, butit's smart to have one there
for easy reference), but don't get stuck way
• back at the end of your line.
Finally, the cross-track challenge in
TDX tests is complicated by variations in
how the cross-tracklayers are directed by
the tracking judges on Plotting Day, the day
before the test tracks are laid and run. No
standard procedure for directing cross-track
layers is specified in the ASCA® or AKC
tracking regulations, so different customs
have developed in different regions. In
most parts ofthe U.S.A., including northem
California where I live, cross-track layers
are kept offof, and far away from, the main
track on Plotting Day: The judges pre-plan
their cross-track layers' access points and
routes and use radios to communicate with
one person, designated the "primary crosstrack
layer", as they direct her to walk the
cross-track route she will follow on test
day. The primary cross-track layer flags her
route and gingerly steps over the main track
as she crosses it on Plotting Day. On Test
Day, she and the "secondary cross-track
layer" walk the flagged cross-track route,
removing the cross-track flags as they pass
them.
Butin the upper Midwest, the primary
cross-track layer walks the main track on
Plotting Day, right along with the judges
and main tracklayer. She flags her crosstrack
intersections on the main track and
the judges tell her where they want her to
walk in on Test Day. So the primary crosstrack
layer's 24-hour-old scent is present on
the main track, along with the 24-hour- old
scents ofthe other workers.
When he runs a TDX test track, the dog
is expectedto pick up the main tracklayer's
scent from the start article and to follow
the tracklayer's three- to five-hour-old
scent. However, dogs pick up very old
scents easily—I know for certain-that my
CT Blaze tracked a five-day-old scent on
one occasion—so the dog will be aware of
all of the 24-hour-old scents on the track,
including the scent of the primary crosstracklayer
if she walked the main track
on Plotting Day. Theoretically, the scent
discrimination picture presented to the
dog when the primary cross-track layer is
used in this way is more complicated than
it is when the cross-track layer's scent is
presented to the dog exclusively at its points
of intersection with the main track.
References:
1. Enthusiastic Tracking, The Step-hy-
Step Training Handbook, William (Sil)
Sanders, Rime Publications, 1998.
2. The Audible Nose, Training Your
Newfoundland to TracV., Judi Adler,
available from the author, Sweetbay
Newfoundland, 1995.
3. "Tracking Field Notes: Martha's Elegant
Tracking Test Flags", Anne Hershey,
The Aussie Times, May/June 2005.
4. Pre-printed field map paper, Mueller
Publications/Howlin Moon Press,
1997.
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100 AUSSIE TIMES I May-June 2007

Athlete^BerfoKmanfe
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'm sometimes amazed and admittedly
annoyed when people who aren't
involved in conformation tell me that
knowing proper movement for an
ussie isn't relevant to them. I recently
ad such a conversation with a competitor
ho has never stepped in the breed ring.
hank goodness, I don't have that kind
f debate as much as I did some time ago.
ith the growth of canine sports and the
any articles that had been written in recent
ears about canine fitness, more and more
ompetitors are spendingadequateamounts
f time in studying canine structure and
ocomotion and how these relate to the
particularsports that they chooseto engage
n.Yet, due to this recent conversation, I felt
ompelled to write a little about structure,
ait, and locomotion as it pertains to the
ussie, whetherthey're catching a Frisbee,
oing agility, working stock,or competing
n the breed ring.
Ofcourse, thefirststepinunderstanding
proper structure and movement for the
ustralianShepherd is to study theASCA®
reed Standard. Many would say that
e standard is open to interpretation and
at is true. However, when one starts
unking aboutthe structure and movement
escribed in that standard in terms of the
og's function andwhatwe askof thatdog,
en it really doesn't give as much room to
nterpretation as one may have originally
bought. Take the word "moderate",
br example. How many times have we
ngaged on a debate about what is meant
y this word? But, there are reasons why
ogs as large and heavy-boned as the
t. Bernard don't move herds over long
istances or get into a pen (instinctaside).
dog like that wouldn't be able to get a
naway sheep quickly and would most
ikely get kicked by an unfriendly steer
ue to the dog's inabilityto get out of the
way fast enough—not to mention the fact
that it is such a bigger target! On the other
hand, there is also a reason why a very
light dog would have trouble enduring
grueling encounters with stock as well.
So, when we start visualizing the original
function of the Aussie, and I mean the real
thing and not ten minutes in the arena, the
word "moderate" starts taking shape in our
minds. Of course, we all have preferences
and, in my opinion, there is a range that I
wouldconsider"moderate".Basically, I can
picture the dog in question moving stock
around and ask myself, could this dog do
this for a few hours? Could this dog get out
of the way quickly? Could this dog run after
runaway stock and bring them back without
falling short in enduranceand speed right
away?
The study of
movement and
structure isn't
only for the
conformation
competitor
or the breeder.
In order to understand the description
of Aussie movement and gait, it helps to
have a clear understanding of the canine
gaits, in general. Canine gaits include the
walk, the pace, the trot, and the canter. We
will only consider the pace and the trot in
this article.
Thepaceisatwo-beat gait,meaning that
twolegsimpacttheground simultaneously
and then the other two impact the ground
simultaneously. In the pace, the two lateral
limbs are altemately used for support. With
speed, a short period ofsuspension between
alternating phases of lateral support.
Even though the figures on the next page
illustrate a German Shepherd, the basic
pace gait is the same as the Aussie. The
gait illustrations were originally found on
an University ofMinnesota Web site about
gaits: (http://vanat.cvm.umn.edu/gaits/
index.html).
The pace is an endurance gait, but it
isn't common in well-conditioned dogs. A
dog that is not balanced and has interference
may pace. This gait is also used when the
dog is fatigued or obese.
The trot is also a two-beat gait.
However, instead of lateral support,
alternating diagonals provide the support.
Although it may appear that the limbs hit
the ground simultaneously, in actuality
the hind limb impacts a bit earlier than
the fore limb. Again, with speed, as in
a flying trot, a suspension phase occurs
between alternating diagonal phases. It is
here when a dog that is not balanced may
have interference problems. A dog that
suffers this type of problem will resort to
crabbing.
By studying the trot and observing
one's dog, any problems with lameness
can be detected. Our Aussies tend to work
through pain very well and, unless the
problemis so severe that lamenessis very
obvious, one can easilymissit.Thisgait is
thebest oneto observeanyproblems, even
slight ones.
Now, regardless of what venue of
competition one chooses, there are certain
abilities that are desirable. Among these
abilities are the ability to jump safely and
withthe leastimpacton thedog's body as
possible, theability ofturning quickly ("on
AUSSIE TIMES I May-June 101

Versatility
The trot as found at http://vanat.cvm.umn.edu/aaits/
index.html '
The pace gait as found at http://vanat.cvm.umn.edu/
gaits/index.html
a dime"), the ability to cover ground with the least effort,
and the greatest energy efficiency,endurance, etc. All these
desirable traits are directly affected by the structure of the
dog.
The front is particularly important to a canine athlete. The
front is where the dog carries the greater part of its weight
and is also the part of the body that absorbs the shock of a
jump as the dog comes back down to the ground. In order
for the front to absorb the shock, it needs to have the proper
angulation. The straightera front angle is, the less it is able
to absorb the shock. The proper angle also allows for the
appropriate extension in the front as the dog moves. The
ASCA® standardspeaks of a 45-degree shoulder lay back.
We now know that this is incorrect and that a 45-degree angle
102 AUSSIETIMES 1 May-June 2007

is about impossible to achieve. A 20- to 30-
degree angle is more realistic. The standard
also mentions that the fore legs must be
powerful and straight, and that the pasterns
must be short and strong, but still flexible
and slightly bent when looked at from the
side. Legs that are strong and straight will
support the body better than very light legs,
or legs that bowed or turned in. Again, the
slight bend on the pasterns help with shock
absorption and shorter pasterns help with
endurance more than a long pastern.
The standard also describes the neck
as being of moderate length' and arched.
Topline is level and the croup is moderately
sloped. A neck that is nicely arched is
stronger than a neck lacking arch. The
topline is one of the first things that go
when a dog is in poor condition. If the
topline is not strong and level, but instead
dips in the nuddle, it will cause the dog to
eventually break down and the dog won't
be capable ofthe endurance that is needed
to be a working dog or a canine athlete.
In describing the rear, the standard
mentions that the angulation must
correspond to the angulation in the front.
Obviously this is needed for the dog to
be balanced. A dog that is balanced and
moves in a balanced gait uses the energy
Versatility
more efficiently while covering ground
expeditiously. The standard also mentions
that the stifles shouldbe clearly defined and
that the hocks should be moderately bent.
The slope of the croup is ideally about 30
degrees from horizontal. All these attributes
contribute to the ability of the dog's rear
to absorb shock, to push its body forward,
whether it is to go into a trot or jump, and
the ability to extend in the rear as the dog
moves. A straighter stifle will be less able
to absorb shock than a moderately bent
stifle.
Finally, in the section regarding gait,
the standard describes it as "Smooth, free
and easy; exhibiting agility of movement
with a well-balanced, ground covering
stride. Fore and hind legs move straight
and parallel with the center line of the
body; as speed increases, the feet, both
front and rear, converge toward the center
line of gravity of the dog, while the topline
remains firm and level." Again, balance
and smoothness of the gait is proportional
to the structure ofthe dog, angulation, etc.
It again mentions the importance ofa level
and firm topline and it mentions that both
front and rear feet will converge towards
the centerofgravity as speed increases. The
way that it has been described is that a "V"
is clearly visible as the dog moves toward
you or away from you. A dog with a wide
front may suffer no interference in its gait,
but it is still unbalanced and the stride will
not be as energy-efficient or as stable over
the center of gravity and a dog with the
correct coming and going. A dog with the
correct length ofbody, correct proportions,
length of loin, and appropriate angulation
will suffer no interference between the
feet when in the flying trot and this is the
ideal.
The study of movement and structure
isn't only for the conformation competitor
or the breeder. It provides all of us with
the necessary knowledge to assess our
dog's fitness level, the ability to detect
mild or severe injuries, the ability to
pick a good prospect, and the ability to
adequately assess how our dog's structure
and its weaknesses and strengths affect its
performance.
3^
The Blue Ridge Australian Shepherd Club
Is proud to announce their upcoming
"Bare Bones" theme show
July 28-29, 2007
No shoes -
No Problem!
Indoors; air conditioned building
3 conformation and 2 obedience shows
(ASCA sanction pending) in Weyers Cave, VA
in preparation for our Nationals pre-show.
Please check our website at wwyv.BRASC.org
for the latest information as it becomes available
AUSSIE TIMES I May-June 103

Ranger:
AHero in Everyone's Eyes
Diane Loratto • Elida, Ohio
JoElIen Gellart always knew that her four-year-old Australian Shepherd,
Ranger, was a special dog. He breezed through puppy kindergarten
and basic obedience. He earned his Canine Good Citizen title
effortlessly. When she enrolled him in agility, he showed off his talent
and versatility climbing tall ramps, walking narrow boards, flying
through tunnels, and leaping over jumps.
When it came time to prove
just how goodhe really was,
JoEIlen entered Ranger in
ASCA, AKC, and United
Kennel Club (UKC) competitions. He
earned a companion dog title in all of
them. When he entered the RaIly-0
ring, he excelled and earned a Rally
Advanced title. JoEllen even danced
with Ranger in Canine Freestyle.
Then one night in early
December 2006, Ranger became
more than justan intelligent, beloved
dog. He became a hero.
JoEllen recalls being asleep
and having a nightmare from which
she was unable to awake. Tossing
and turning, she struggled to open
her eyes. Then she felt something
repeatedly bumping and licking her
face. It didn't stop, the bumping
and licking went on and on until
finally JoEllen opened her eyes
and awakened to find herself in the
midst ofa diabetic crisis with Ranger
beside her. She had trouble walking
and talking and had to fight to get
to the telephone to call 9-1-1. At
first the operator thought she was
drunk, but JoEllen managed to tell
her that she was a diabetic having a
life threatening episode.
When the paramedics arrived.
Ranger was ready to defend his
owner, but the medics got JoEllen
quickly out of the house and
transported her to the hospital. She was
immediately put on IVs because her sugar
level had dropped to 32 (normal is 80-120).
Had she not gotten immediate medical
assistance, she would have gone into a
diabetic coma and died.
JoEllen end Ranger, imogineer I Kidd You Not
JoEllen credits Ranger with saving her
life. If the dog had not constantly licked
and bumped her face, she doubts she would
have been able to wake up to get the help
she needed.
We agree with JoEllen that Ranger is
a hero! We asked JoEllen if Ranger got a
reward for saving her life. "Yes, he got a
steak and a loud squeaky toy."
Hats offto a greatdog: UCD Imagineer I
Kidd You Not CD, RA, ASCA CD!
Reprinted from The Lima News, January 21,
2007. Published by permission of the author.
Diane Laratta has been actively involved in the
sportofpurebreddogsfor over 35
years. She is a member ofthe Dog
Writer's Association ofAmerica,
The Poodle Club ofAmerica, The
American Whippet Club, and the
Pet Dog Trainer's Association.
104 AUSSIETIMES I May-June 2007

Book Review;
The Total Australian Shepherd
Cynthia Moorheod • Bloomlngton, Indiana
Carol Ann and Ernest Harfnagle. (2006). The TotalAustralian Shepherd
IBeyond the Beginning). Hoflin Publishing. 152 pp. Softcover.
When Iwas given the
opportunity to write a
review of Carol Ann and
Ernest Hartnagle's book
The Total Australian Shepherd (Beyond
the Beginning), my first thought was,
"Well, I'm a Bearded Collie expert, not
an Aussie expert...maybe this isn't such
a good idea...." On the other hand, I am
both a writer and an editor, as well as an
long-time graphic designer by trade, so
maybe I can bring a different perspective
to the table.
I'veworked, quitehappily,on a number
of historical articles sent in to the Aussie
Times by members of the Haitnagle clan,
most notably JeanneJoy, so I am somewhat
familiar with the family. By pretty much
any standard, the Hartnagles and their Las
Rocosa line of dogs represents one of the
FirstFamiliesofAussies,and arguably their
history is pretty much interchangeable with
the history of the breed in America. The
Hartnagles' love affair with the Australian
Shepherd began over 50 years ago, and
remains undiminishedto the present. Their
commitment and dedication to the breed is
obvious (even to a Beardie breeder), and
it is this longevity, but more importantly,
a sense of both stewardship and enduring
scholarly curiosity that, to my mind, makes
their story compelling and important.
Chapter One, "Heritage," contains
a number of archival photos (which are
nvaluable in and of themselves) as well
nteresting research into origins and
evelopment of breeds related to or in the
background of the Australian Shepherd,
ere and abroad. A chronological timeline
orthebreedis presented, and,anecdotally
nteresting information aboutearlypioneers
n the breed is offered.
But it is Chapter Two, "Character and
Temperament" that really speaks volumes
about this breed, which the Hartnagles
characterize as "purposeful.... loyal
companions and sensible guardians.'
Some 40 pages of photos and telling
personal testimony from a wide
(and admiring) range of Aussie
"partners" (it's hard to say "owners'
after reading this book) tell the
real story more eloquently than
any one writer could have ever
have done. Addressing herding
instincts and working ability;
guardian characteristics, courage
and valor; intuition; devotion,
loyalty, and friendship; heart; maternal
instincts; willingness toplease,intelligence;
versatility; activity level and exercise;
Aussies in dog sports, canine careers, and
other activities; and resourcefulness, a
uniqueandcompleteportraitemergesfrom
the voices ofthe myriad folks who live and
work with the breed. I think it would be
impossible to read this chapter and come
away with anything but admiration and
humbleness in the face of so much first
hand testimony to the sense and sensibility
of these working dogs —and working
humans—even in today's society.
Chapter Three, on "Breeding", covers
a lot of territory —from "Why breed?"
to breed type and hardiness, instinct and
temperament, brood bitches and stud dogs,
the "mystery" of color and color patterns,
breeding modes, common disorders and
genetic defects in the breed, even tail
docking and artificial insemination—and
basically functions as a breeding primer,
complete with a numberof useful illustrative
photos. Of primary importance, and echoed
throughoutthe entire book,actually, is the
Hartnagles' strong belief, summarized by
a sign in their office: "Pedigree indicates
what the animal should be. Conformation
indicates what the animal appears to be;
but performance indicates what the animal
actually is." In short, "Performance is the
acid test."
Chapter Four, "Genetics and the
Australian Shepherd" was written by no
less a genetic authority than the late Dr.
George W. Padgett, who provides a basic
explanation of the principles of genetics
from a practical standpoint...and how to
use genetics as a dog breeder. Dr. Padgett
was a long-time proponent of "truth
in advertising", and his plain-spoken,
fact-based studies have gone a long way
in attempting to dispel the myth of the
"code of silence" where dog breeding is
concerned. First, "all dogs have defective
genes,likeallpeoplehavedefective genes.
The question now becomes what should
you do about it, and what can you do about
it?...We need to quit whispering about
defects and gossiping about defects and
AUSSIE TIMES I May-June 105

instead set up a sound program that allows
the standardselectionprocedures to go on
so that we breedgood dogsand avoidmajor
defects." If you like your genetics sugarcoated,
well, best skip this chapter...but,
if you want to breed better, healthier dogs?
Take some time.. .and take some notes.
As a judge, myself (AKC-licensed for
Beardies, Siberians, and Juniors), I read the
final chapter, Five, "A Judging Synopsis"
with great interest. A written standard
should be an affirmation of a breed's design.
When a standard is inadequate or unclear
it weakens the judges' and the breeders'
ability to follow and understand nature's
answers to problems ofnatural construction
and temperament. The standard represents
an attempt to quantify that which the eyes
and hands have seen and felt to be true in
any breed.
However, anyone who attempts to
judge a breed solely on the basis ofa written
standard will inevitably fall short. What
the standard helps do is to summarize and,
to a certain extent, prioritize the important
aspects of a breed. What it does not do
is adequately address all the individual
nuances of a given breed that define type.
The best judges are those who
systematically study and leam the intricacies
of the breeds they will be judging—by
reading, by being mentored, by observing
in and out of the ring, and by countless
hours of discussion and debate with other
knowledgeable people, breeders and other
judges alike. I'll go even further, though,
and say, many of the best judges live with
the breed...workwith the breed...and value
the breed.
The first arbiter of breed conformation,
after all, was no in-ring judge, but rather, of
necessity, function and functionality. Those
physical and mental aspects that allowed
a dog to most successfully perform its
primary function were valued and selected
for. Those that in any way detracted or
interfered with a dog doing its job were
faulted and bred away from.
So closely intertwined are these tenets
of form and function that it is virtually
impossible to see where one ends and the
other begins.
All these points —and more —are
covered with insight and forthrightness
by the Haitnagles. I enjoyed this chapter
greatly, and learned from it...which is, after
all, the most any author can hope for.
An added bonus: There are copious
references cited at the end ofeach chapter,
another treasure trove for any student ofthe
breed.
On my wish list? I wish that more
editorial attention had been paid to
fundamentals; There are a lot of typos,
basic formatting problems, inconsistencies
in style and presentation, and some poor
photo reproduction throughout the book
(although I know "archival" pictures can be
problematic). The authors simply deserve
better, in my opinion, but that said, it is the
story that prevails; and this is a book to be
savored by newbies and dinosaurs alike.
My old friend Gail Miller said it often:
"You can't know where you're going,
if you don't know where you've been."
The Hartnagles' "roadmap" covers both
directions.
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Life Out Here:
ASpecial Bond
Bret Kofford
• Imperial Valley, California
We look at each other across the dog park, across the dog beach,
across the vet's office, across the obedience ring, and we nod and
smile. We know we share something special.
We are Australian Shepherd
owners, and know we have
an incredible breed of
dog—smarter than other
dogs we have known, more loyal than other
breeds we have known, more perceptive
than other dogs we have known, and,
frankly, more perceptive than most people
we have known.
And just as our Aussies seem attracted
to each other whenever they meet, we
Australian Shepherd owners are drawn
together, too. If we see another person
with an Aussie, the acknowledgement
almost always goes beyond mere eye
contact, a smile and a nod— subsequent
conversations jump into inevitable stories
tales ofluminescent brainpower, ceaseless
devotion, and enveloping love. We laugh
and shake our heads with wonder as we
talk about our Aussie companions.
Often the discussion gets to whether
an Aussie owner would ever not have an
Aussie, and the response usually is either "I
can't see it," or, "Not if I can help it," or a
firm, "No way." Sometimes Aussie owners
have another dog in the family (this author
has a sweet, loving, family-centered Boxer,
for example) but the relationship with the
Aussie is different, often somewhere above
and beyond the always beautiful man/dog
bond.
Other dog owners think we are weird
about our Aussies, our faithful, constant
sidekicks, with our stories about how
our Aussies understand within days what
alarm clocks do and how our Aussies
can differentiate between weekends and
weekdays and how their schedules will
differ, but we know other dog owners
don't understand because they don't
have an Australian Shepherd for a best
friend, so we are fine with that.
When a neighbor who admires our
Aussie asks if we are worried that he might
be able to jump the fence and escape, we
say he might have the ability to do so but
we aren't all that concerned because our
Aussie wouldn't go anywhere. He lives
for us, we say. Our Chihuahua-owning
neighbor doesn't seem to fully understand,
but we don't expect him to.
The funny thing is we Aussie
owners keep our voices low when having
conversations about our Australian
Shepherds with other Aussie owners, as
the stories we share with each other about
our dogs are things other dog owners would
never believe. These stories Aussie owners
share with each other are more impressive
than alarm clock/weekend-weekday stories
we share with other folks.
We keep our voices low when talking
with otherAussie owners because wedon't
want everyone to know how fortunate we
are, how smart our Aussies are, because if
everyone found out, well, everyone would
want anAussie. That would make our semisecret
club semi-public, and that would
make it different than it is which wouldn't
be good because we like the way things
are now in our Australian Shepherd world.
And while we love all dogs, we look at
Labs, Golden Retrievers, and other breeds
and wonder, while still fabulous dogs, if
the breeds have been compromised a bit
by over-popularityandover-breeding. That
can't be allowed to happen to Australian
Shepherds, we know.
Yes, we love our Aussies the way
they are, even if the way they are includes
shedding like few other dogs, exercise
requirements like no other dogs and
attention demands comparable to the
neediestofcanines. And weAussie owners
talk about this and shake our heads and
smile, too, because we know all the
running, brushing, hugging, and swimming
together, and all the long, loving stares,
bond us with these great dogs even more.
Even those who don't have Aussies
anymore feel a special love for the breed.
If a former Aussie owner encounters an
Aussie somewhere, that person will want
to meet the dog. And while our Aussie
may be a bit standoffish at first with some
folks, he'll sense this person is part of
the clan and will quickly open up to the
new acquaintance. After hugs and a bit of
chatting with the new Aussie friend, the
former Aussie owner will wax longingly
for the days when he or she owned "the
smartest," "most dedicated," and "the
sweetest" dog ever.
Inevitably, the person will say, before
parting from the Aussie—often reluctantly
leaving after two or three false starts— that
another Aussie will be entering his or her
household when the time is right.
The Aussie owner nods and smiles,
knowing the wrong time is never the right
time to have a dog that is so much more
than a dog.
BreiKoffordresides in California andis a writer
and college English andjournalism professor.
AUSSIE TIMES I May-June 107

Vanished Trails and Faded Memories
of Australian Shepherd History
Ernie Hartnagle and Jeanne Joy Hartnagle-Taylor • Colorado
Some historians propose Basques and their sheepdogs from the
Pyrenees played an insignificant role in the history of the Australian
Shepherd breed. Second, Basques did not to go Australia with their
"little blue dogs" and then come to the U.S. with boatloads of sheep.
Third, the Basque herders came directly to the U.S., and hardly ever
brought dogs with them': Most that came did not have sheepherding
experience in the old country.
Why, then, were the early
breeders so persuaded
the dogs were mainly
Basque derivation? Were
they mistaken? Could it be, as has been
suggested, that "the theory of Basque
origin probably came about from the
understandable assumption by some
breeders who obtained their first dogs
from Basque sheepherders, that the dogs
themselves must be ofBasque background,
and it makes a romantic picture to envision
the Basque sheepherders being followed
around the world by 'their little blue
dogs' but this picture, nonetheless, is
erroneous"'?
Juanita Ely, a sheep rancher and one of
the oldest documented breeders of record
affirmed, "The blue Australian Shepherd
dogs first came to Australia from the Great
Pyrenees on the Spain side as it is a small
country with Andorra, a little country lying
between Spain and France of only 191
square miles. There isn't much work for
the boys to do so they take their little blue
dogs and go into Australia to herd sheep. A
lot of these boys are Basque, coming from
a regionin north Spain"^.
She also noted, "The wool from
Australia was finer and much longer staple
than we had here in the United States so we
brought boatloads of sheep from Australia
to Seattle, Washington. The Basque herder
and his little blue dog [came] over to care
for the sheep on the boats and so started
108 AUSSIETIMES 1 May-June 2007
working in that vicinity, then located in
Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. As these
dogs were broughtto the United States from
Australia, we speak ofthem as 'Australian
Shepherds'"^.
While we don't know exactly how
many Basque came through Australia,
we do know that according to William
Douglas, director of the Basque studies
program at the University of Nevada;
Basque emigration and Australia presents
an "obvious enigma." He asserts that
despite the fact that Australia is worldrenowned
for its sheep industry and
Basques were the primary source of
sheepherders in America, none engaged in
the sheep business in Australia. Among the
historical and ecological reasons he cites
why Basques failed to gain a foothold In
the Australian sheep industry include the
fact that Australia's best sheep country was
monopolized by the earliest British settlers,
and the sheep needed little direct care since
they were raised on year-round permanent
pastures (rather than trailed between winter
and summer ranges) as they were in the
American West
In Australia sheep were—and aregrazed
on pasture areas year round. They
are not moved to different areas except in
times of drought. There are no climatic
extremes on the continent. Something
like 40 percent of Australia has only two
seasons—a warm, dry season and a hot,
wet season. They have only small areas
where they get permanent snow in winter
and these areas are not used to any extent
for grazing^.
Despite the fact that a number of
Basques who came to the United States
were not shepherds in their homeland and
didn't bring dogs to the New World, what
is not recognized is the detail that a lot
of herders who were shepherds in their
homeland were hired under contract to herd
sheep on Western ranches. And, when they
came to the United States they brought their
sheepdogs with them.
This was during the time that the
Westem Range Association negotiated an
agreement with the government ofSpain to
recruit sheepherders due to the acute labor
shortage during WWII. "Severe labour
shortages in the 1940s led to Public Laws
587 and 307 in 1950 and 1952, respectively,
which authorized recruitment of greater
numbers of Basque sheepherders (Land
& Douglass, 1985). Basques came by the
thousands from Spain to Idaho, where
they comprised much ofthe work force in
sheep operations." But, in the mid-1950s,
with the return oftroops from Korea, Idaho
sheepmen lamented that 'the Immigration
Department started sending our Basque
herders back to Viscaya... and we had to
work out an agreement with the Department
of Labor to secure H-2 status [for the
sheepherders]' (Shadduck, 1990)"
"By the mid-1950s, labourhad become
a serious problem, and in 1956, Drumheller
hired Gregorio Zorroua as foreman who,
in turn, soon hired an exclusively Basque
crew of herders and tenders (Washington
Wool Growers, 1983). Despite references
that insist that few Basque immigrants
had previously worked as sheepherders
(Douglas & Bilbao, 1975), sheepmen
in Washington state recruited Spanish
Basques whohadworked withlivestock for
many years before their arrival inAmerica,
including 'herding sheep for a transhumant
outfit that trailed from the arid lowlands to
the Pyrenees summer ranges' (McGregor,

1982). The Drumheller sheep business
lasted until the 1970s"^.
"One of the few legal channels for
Spanish immigrants in the twentieth
century were contracts for sheepherding,
with Basques from northern Spain receiving
strong preference by potential employers
(Douglass & Bilbao, 1975). Although
imports of livestock as well as packing
materials and crop seed were strictly
regulated (for diseases and contaminants)
after the first half of the twentieth century,
little attention was paid to wool (R.
Westbrooks, pers. Com.) or to the personal
possessions ofimmigrants, such as dogs (J.
Kirkelie, pers. Comm..). Aretiree in Aragon
related that, when he went to California to
herd sheep in the early 1970s, sheepherders
coming from Spain brought only a few
personal items; but in his father's generation
(i.e., during the period immediately after
WWII), many of he immigrants brought
their herding dogs with them. (A. Oros,
pers. Comm.). That herders brought their
dogs was corroborated by another interview
in which a Basque immigrant and his four
brothers all brought their dogs, with sheep
fleeces as bedding, when they flew to
the US in the 1940s under sheep herding
contracts (J. Larranaga, pers. Comm.)"
The "little blue dogs," were associated
with Idaho, the Pacific Northwest, and
Colorado.Teddy,the little blue Basquedog
Juanita Ely got in the 1920s was the first
blue dog she had ever seen, but it wasn't
until the time around WWII they started
showing up in any numbers and ranchers
started breeding them in earnest.
The teenage boy Juanita acquired her
first "little blue dog" from was Andorran,
yet he identified himself as Basque. The
little country of Andorra is co-ruled by
the Princes of Andorra (Bishop of Spain
and the President of France). Both Spain
and France grazed large flocks of sheep
(and goats) on Andorra's vast mountain
pastures each summer. The Spanish-owned
flocks were tended by shepherds from the
Madriu Valley in the heart of the Pyrenees.
Early foundation bloodlines were based on
dogs from the Pyrenees Mountains.
According to Roderick Peattie, "The
Pyrenees are not as sharp a divide between
France and Spain as they are generally
credited with being. At places along the
summit of the range it is difficult to judge
where the water diyide may be. Nor is there
a cultural divide; for the Catalans are found
in almost equal strength on the two slopes
of the eastem portion ofthe range as are the
Basques at the western.. . . With pastoral
life as a prime element in the existences of
both the Spanish and French mountaineers,
these pastures are, in summer, the true
focus of the local economies. The extent
of the pasture rights held by the people is
as important to measure of the prosperity
of the valley communes as is the amount
of cultivated land. Indeed the communes
frequently hold privileges upon the pla
land in disregard ofthe national boundaries.
The flocks and herds ofthe two people mix
here®.
"Feo" was brought from the Pyrenees
to the United States in the '50s by a contract
herder. By 1960, our friend, Joe Fernandez
had gotten him from Juanita and was using
him along with our little Goody (Goodie)
in Southern Colorado and Northern New
Mexico where he was running several
bands of sheep consisting of 3,000 head
per band. It was a large operation^.
Ina Ottinger of Casper, Wyoming,
stated that her parents imported two dogs
from Spain in 1937. She had the original
shipping certificates. She continued
breeding that line of Wyoming ranch dogs
into the middle '70s. She also acquired a
little red merle male that looked just like
Las Rocosa Sydney, who was brought to
the United States by a Basque sheep shearer
during the World's Fair in Seattle. When the
herderleft to go back home he couldn't take
the dog with him. Some of his offspring
are found in pedigrees as Wyoming Ranch
dogs^.
Unfortunately, as we've explained
before, under the old registry system, each
time that a dog changed ownership, the
Los Rocosa Scooter working a band of 2,000 head of sheep in Wyoming on the TTT ranch. Scooter, a linebred son of Champion
Stonehenge justin Case of Las Rocosa CD traces back to Feo, the little blue dog that was brought to the United States by a Basque herder
from Spain.
9
AUSSIE TIMES I May-June 109

Las Rocoso Sydney, who resembled the dog
Basque sheepshearer brought to theWorld's
Seattle, Washington.
previous owner's name was deleted and the
new owner's name entered as the prefix to
the dog's name. That part of history then
becomes obscured. Take Ely's Spike, for
example. On some pedigrees, Ely's Spike
is listed as being sired by Sisler's Spike,
when in fact Sisler's Spike and Ely's Spike
are one in the same. Juanita got Spike from
Gene Sisler (Jay's brother). Spike's sire
and dam are listed as "Unknown." The
oldtimers may not have known the name
of the sire and dam, but they knew where
they came from.
Spike came to this country from the
Pyrenees Mountains with a Basque herder.
Spike had a harsh coat very much like
the dog pictured with the sheepherder on
the Drumheller ranch on page 32 in The
Total Australian Shepherd: Beyond the
Beginning. There are many, many others
like that.
Sometimes the dog changed hands
and became foundation registered by a
totally different name with "Unknown"
ancestry. This activity all took place in the
early years from the 1940s to the 1960s
when the foundation dogs were first being
registered as a breed. Even though their
names appear in pedigrees, many of the
early dogs weren't registered. They had
already lived and died.
PQjr jp
Eyewitness accounts pro
vide a context or framework for
Australian Shepherd history.
Regardless of which theories
researchers subscribe to, you
cannot ignore the oral histories
of the early breeders that have
been confirmed by independent
sources. Even though they are
not recorded on paper it doesn't
mean the accounts didn't happen
or that they didn't play a primary
role in shaping the breed.
The pioneer breeders were
not dog people. They were sheep
ranchers whose livelihoods
depended on the dogs. The
dogs were an essential tool, but
not the focus of the operation.
The ranchers didn't care what
color they were or if the dogs
came from Spain, Australia, or
Timbuktu. There were unique
qualities associated with the
little Basque dogs that didn't
exist in the breeds available at
the time or they wouldn't have
sought them out.
The foundation breeders had no motive
to exaggerate the story, but every reason
to convey the facts as they were because
without the particulars, the opportunity to
find root stock would be greatly decreased.
This had nothing to do with creating a
romantic breed history. Remember, at that
time there was no association or registry.
History doesn't change—it simply needs
to be rediscovered.
Sources Cited
1. Rorem, Linda (1984). "Australian Shepherd
History," Dog WorldMagazine,
2. Hartnagle, Carol Ann and Ernest Hartnagle
(2006). The Total Australian Shepherd:
Beyond the Beginning. Hoflin Publishing.
3. Douglass, William A. (1978). "Basques
in Australia," Basque Studies Program
Newsletter, Issue 18.
4. Cooper, Barbara, Working Kelpie Council,
Personal Communication, January 2007.
5. Roche, C.T.; R. Vilatersana; T. Garaatje; R.
Gamarra; N. Garcia-Jacas; A. Susanna; D.C.
Thill (2003). "Tracking an invader to its
origins:The invasioncasehistoryof Crupina
vulgaris," WeedResearch 43(3). European
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6. Peattie, Roderick (1929). "Andorra: A Study
in Mountain Geography," Geographical
Review 19(2).
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•5&6: COLORADO, Fort Collins; Colorado ASA. Columbine
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• 9-12: MONTAMA, Frenchtown., Two-day Stock Dog Clinic
by Betty Williams on Wednesday and Thursday, with private
lessons available on Friday. Limittendogs. This clinic is being
held In coniunction with the ASC of MT Spring Turnout Stock
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• 12-13: MONTANA, Frenchtown. In 2007, ASC of MT is
holding its Spring Tumout Stock Trial this year In western
Montana where the weather is warmer and the stock is
friendlier. Four oreno trials (AM/PM cattle, sheep, ducks) will
provide lots of chances to get last minute points for this year's
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•18,19,20; IDAHO, New Plymouth. Stockdog Trial. The
Australian Shepherd Club of Idaho is hosting 5stockdog trials
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provide on excellent followop opportunity. Limit ten dogs.
This dinic is being held in conjunction with the ASC of MT
Frenchtown Fling Stock Triol. For details, email Tom Morarre;
tmorarre@msn.com, or see the flyer on the ASC of MT website;
www.geocities.com/oscofmt2001. W
• 23-24; MONTANA, Frenchtown. ASC of MT won't be
holding the Cow Country Classic this year, but there will be 0
Frenchtown Fling wifli four stock trials.(AM/PM Com, Sheep,
and Ducks). Judges; Roy Sage and Ken Silveira. For detaik,
contact Tom Morarre, fmorarre@msn.com or visit our Web site
of www.geocitiescom/ascofmt2001/todownload apremium.
Sanctions Pending. Note: There will be atwcwiay pre-trial dinic
vrith Betty Williams. W
• 29-30 &July 1;MICHIGAN, Midland. ASC of Ml. Midland
County Fairgrounds. FMI: Sunday Miles, countrywoods®
voyoger.net, (989) 465-9234; www.ascofmichigon.com.
C,0,W(ducb)
July
• 21: COLORADO, Fort Collins. Colorodo ASA. Summetfime
Blues Show. Colorodo State University Uvestock Judging
Povilion. FMI: Vicki Lembcke, email opplecrossl@aol.
com. CASA web site: wv/w.coloaussies.org/. C, 0
September
• Aug'31, Sept 1,2,S3:MICHIGAN, Coldwater. ASCofM. Fair
Grounds. FMI: Lori Anglemyer, email TreosareTpe@col.com;
269-544-0203; Web site: www.ascofmichigan.com. C, 0
• 4-6: MONTANA, Frenchtown. Stock Dog Clinic featuring
Sharon Simmons. This clinic is held in conjuncfion with the
ASC of MT Grizzly Jamboree. For more Information, email liso
Shafer, erlms2003@yahoo.com or see the flyer on the ASC of
MT Web site: www.geocities.eom/ascofmt2001/.
• 7-9; MONTANA, Frenchtown. 2nd Annual ASC of MT Grizzly
Jomboree Stock Dog trial. Soturday and Sundoy: four oreno
trials (AM/PM Cattle, Sheep, Ducks) and Friday: one ranch
trial (sheep.) Judges: Marti Parrish and Dana MacKenzie.
For more informotion. e-mail Lisa Shafer: erlms2003@
yahoo.com, or download a premium from our Web site:
www.geoclties.com/ascofmt2001. Sonctions Pending.
Note: Sharon Simmons vrill conduct a thre&day pre-triol
stockdog clinic.W
The ASCA Golden Jubilee Host Consortium
is proud to host
The 34th Australian Shepherd Club of
America National Specialty
30TH Junior Hondiing Rnols • 20TH Stockdog Finals
8TH Obedience Finals • 6TH Agility Finals
Sussex County Foirgrounds Augusta, NJ
September 29 to October 6,2007
October
• 6 &7: COLORADO, Location TBD. Colorado ASA.
October FestShow. Conformation, Obedience and Herding
Trial. FMI: Vicki Lembcke, email applecfossl@aol.com or
Stocie Harris, email stade.honis@woddnet.att.net. CASA
Web site: www.coloQussies.org/. C, 0, W
• 27&28; MICHIGAN, Kaiomazoo. ASC of Ml. Kolamozoo
Kennel Club Building. FMI; Christine Reedy, email walkote©
aol.com; 517-669-5345; Web site: www.oscofmidiignn.
com. C, 0
November
• 17 S 18, 2007. KENTUCKY, Slate Creek. Kentucky
Australian Shepherd Qub om/pm stockdog triols. Judges
to be determined. Contact information. Club Secretary,
Judy Blount, robertblounl@hotmail.com or coll 270^65-
9296. W
AUSSIE TIMES I May-June 111

May-June 2007
Volume40, No. 4
Circulation 5,650
TheAussie Times isthe official publication
of the Australian Shepherd Club of
America (ASCA®). Established 1957,
parent club of the Australian Shepherd.
Aussie Times is published bi-monthly. The
information herein is printed to inform
those interested in Australian Shepherds
and represents the opinion of the author
and Is not necessarily endorsed by either
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Stock Dog
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Agility
• November-December
Conformation
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Juniors and Merit Winners
Aussie Times 2007 Deadlines
Deadlines/Closing Dates
January 15
March 15
May 15
July 15
September 15
November 15, '08
March 1
May 1
July 1
September 1
November 1
January 1, '08
Conformation
Ann B. DeChant
13950 S. Shaftsburg Road
Perry, Ml 48872
sundew@aol.com
Most Versatile
Anne Shope
671 CRA032
Estancia, NM 87016
shopes@legendaussies.com
Obedience
Sandra Case
945 NW 102
Oklahoma City, OK 73144-5555
CeleAussie@aol.com
Working
Terry Martin, 3530 N FM 1744
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 785-2047
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AUSSIE TIMES I May-June 113

BLUE RIDGE AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD CLUB
2007ASCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY PRE-SEIOW
Monday, October 1, 2007
Intact Best ofBreed Heather Herron - Adrian, Michigan
Intact Dogs
Lynn Cobb-Conn - Smithfield, Kentucky
Intact Bitches
Nikki Marembach-Hengy - Roseville, Michigan
All Altered & Juniors Heidi Mobley - Sanger, Texas
Puppies and Veterans Emmy Adasiewicz - West Springfield, Massachusetts
This is an ASCA sanctioned event and will be governed by the rules and regulations ofThe Australian
Shepherd Club ofAmerica. For a copy of the rules, contact ASCA, P.O. Box 3790, Bryan, Texas, 77808-
3790 or call ASCA at 979-778-1082. Show rules can be viewed online at www.asca.org.
The BRASC website is www.brasc.ors
Show Secretaries: Jane Moss, 3424 Ayers Drive, Alexandria, Va. 22309
703-360-8221, email: ianemoss@verizon.net
Debbie Mills,3724 W. Hoover Road, Haywood, Va. 22722
540-923-4239, email: milwin kennel@vahoo.com
Pre-Entry Only
**No Member ofThe Blue Ridge Australian Shepherd club will exhibit their dogs at this show.**
Awards: All awards will be limited edition Aussie Artwork by Paula Waterman,
Inkwell Studio.
Intact and Altered Dog and Bitch Conformation Classes:
6-9, 9-12, 12-18, Novice, American Bred, Bred By Exhibitor, Open Blue Merle, Open Red Merle, Open Black,
Open Red and Best of Breed. Twenty Premiers will be awarded to 10 dogs and 10 bitches from the Best of
Breed competition at the judge's discretion.
Best of Breed judging will be judged in groups of 15. All entries that do not make the cut will not have to
return to the ring.
Junior Classes:
Pee Wee (ages 1-5), Sub Junior (ages 6-7), Novice (ages 8-12), Open (ages 8-12), Novice (ages 13-17) and
Open (ages 13-17). All 1" place winners except for Pee Wee and Sub Juniors will compete for Best and
Reserve Best Junior Handler. No class placement will be given to Pee Wee and Sub Junior participates, they
will all receive a rosette and/or gift for their participation.
Puppies:
2-4 and 4-6 month old puppies, classes will be divided by sex and color (solid & merle).
All 1" place puppies will compete for Best of Breed and Best Opposite Sex Puppy.
Veterans;
7-9 year old Veterans (divided by sex) and 10+ year old Veterans (divided by sex). Winners from each class
will compete for Best and Best Opposite Sex Veteran. Veteran classes are open to spayed and neutered dogs.
Entry Information:
Pre- Entry Only: Entries accepted starting June 15, 2007 and postmarked not later than Sept. 1, 2007.
Intact and Altered Conformation Classes - $25.00
Regular Junior Handling - $10.00
Pee Wee and Sub-Juniors - $5.00
Non-Regular Classes (Puppies & Veterans) - $20.00
Catalogs (Prepaid Only) - $10.00 - Must be picked up at show.
certificate. If your paperwork is not correct your entries will be returned to you. A $30.00 service fee will be
charged for all returned checks. There will be NO REFUNDS after entries close for any reason. United States
currency only, no foreign country currency will be accepted.
Additional show information may be obtained from
Mail Entries To; Kristina Whetzel
the ASCA Golden Jubilee 34'*" ASCA National
655 Old Hunt Way Specialty website
Hemdon, Virginia 21070. http://www.ascagoldeniubilee.com
114 AUSSIETIMES 1 May-June 2007
Email: brasc@kyaniteacres.com

WASCUNY
Pre-National Agility Trial
Monday October 1,2007
Sussex County Fairgrounds
Augusta, New Jersey
Classes Offered;
Regular, Gamblers, Jumpers
For more information and access to the trial premium please visit:
www.geocities.com/wascuny
or
www.ascagoldenjubilee.com
Entries open June 1,2007 and will be accepted by order of postmark
Entries will close July 16, 2007
This Event is Proudly Presented by:
Working Austraiian Shepherd Club of Upstate New York
AUSSIE TIMES I May-June 115

' (jSe -Sum '^J-ou. ^on.t
1 oit-Lsis u^itLs cy^t^
1st Annual Delta ASF
^^=^^_September Spectacular
September 8th & 9th
ASCA Sanction Pending
2 AgiUty Trials - 2 Obedience Trials
2 ConformationShows
AndPuppySweeps
Outside on grass at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds
in Thrlock, California. Lots of full hookup RV parking.
Vendors, Workers Raffle, and a Big Raffle with part of the
proceeds to go to Aussie Rescue and Epi Research.
Judges to be announced.
For more information contact
Susan Harris (209)874-2094 susan@skyhiaussies.com
Visit our website at www.delta-asf.org
116 AUSSIETIMES I May-June 2007

Tennessee Australian Shepherd Club
Tennessee Shows
«r
June 30 & July 1, 2007
Knoxville, Tennessee
Three Full Shows Over Two Days
Conformation ^^onTormaTion & ot Obedience \^Dealence
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All Indoor Show
Air Conditioned Building & Shaded Parking Area
'Great "Raffle Table"
For IVIore Information
Phone: 865-945-2841
E-mail: scarlet25@Gomcast.net
Show Flyer Available By E-mail
Come Join The Fun!
Another Great Show
Pre-Turkev Day Obedience Trial
November 17th & 18th, 2007
Three Obedience Trials over Two Days!
AUSSIE TIMES I May-June 117

New York Australian ShepherdAssn., Inc.
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New York Australian Shepherd Assoc.
Invites you to come to ASCA's 50*'' Anniversary
Obedience Pre-Trial on September 29,2007. Held at
beautihil Sussex Co. Fairgrounds, Augusta, NJ.
Pre-Entries open June 1,2007 and must be postmarked by
August 15,2007
Entries must be on current ASCA entry form and must be
signed. Please send copy ofASCA registration. All ASCA
Obedience rules and regulations will apply
Judges: Maria Papineau — Utility and Open
Donald Carlough — Novice
Entry Fee $20 Payable to NYASA.
Send Pre-Entries to
Maiy-Lou Trone (945)986-6785
16SuttonRd.
Warwick, NY 10990
ravnwvnd@,optonline.net
Confirmation will be via e-mail. Make sure correct and
readable e-mail is on form. Enclose a selfaddressed
stamped post card for regular mail.
118 AUSSIETIMES I May-June 2007

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Upper Midwest Australian Shephei'd Club
Upcoming Events
Come andjoin us for the fun!
h.
June 16-17-StockTriaJ
P[ne City, MN
Sbeep and Ducks
July 27•Sheep Ranch Trial
Pine Gty,MN
July 28-29 - Conformation/Obedience and Stock Trial
Hugoj MN
3 Conformation Shows *2onSalurday, Ion Sunday
Obedience Saturday
Sheep and Ducks
October 13-14 - Agility Trial andConformation Show
LakeElmo, MK
2 Conformation Shows
2 Agility Trials
November 11 - StockTrial
Pine City, MN
Sheep and Ducks
January 12-13,2008 - Conformation and Obedience Trial
2 Conformalion Shows
2 Obedience Trials
Feb 28, March 1-2,2008 - Conformalion and Obedience Trial
Annual Aussie Rescue Raffle
4 Conformalion Shows • Ion Friday, 2 on Saturday, 1on Sunday
2 Obedience Trials
April 26-27,2006 -Agiliiy Trial and Conformaiion Show
2 Conformation Shows
2Agtllty Trials
Spring 2008 - Tracking Test
VilioAv River Slate Park,WI
formore information on these events go to:
vmwMppermidwestasccom
Events andDatesaresubjectto change
Contact: KathySianko
651-464-6056
silvermoonaussies@msn,com
ASCA Sanctionspending
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AUSSIE TIMES I May-June 119

LOBO ASA OF NEW iliBXieO
http://www.geodties.com/loboasanm (flyer in pdf at this website)
IN CONJUNCTION WITH THB
AUSTRALIAN SHBPHERD ASSOCIATION OF NEW MEXICO
INVITE YOU TO THE
SEVENTH ANNUAL THREE PINE RANCH CLASSIC
(sanction ponding)
THURSDAY - August 16, 2007
Post Advanced Trial & Ranch Trial (both sheep & cattle)
Judge Roy Sage
FRIDAY, SATURDAY and SUNDAY - August 17,18 & 19,2007
Regular Stockdog Trial (three arenas - cattle/sheep/ducks)
a.m. trial (60 runs) and p.m. trial (60 runs)
Judges Roy Sage, Rachael Vest and Rick Pinney
SATURDAY - August 18,2007
Two conformation shows: SBJ Celeste Telles/NM (a.m.) & Judge Lewis Bayne/NM (p.m.)
One obedience trial; Judge Carol Tarnish/NM (novice thru utility)
LOBO ASA'S CO-COURSE DIRECTORS FOR THE STOCKDOO TRIALS
Anne Shope ("legendsranch@hotmail.com) and Diana Decker ('wvndblwnl@,msn.com")
505/384-2547 505/286-4595
ASANM'S contact person for conformation/obedience FLYERg
Tammy Seaman ("DeColorAussies@aol.com) 505/877-4771
LOCATION: Three Pine Ranch, Estancia, NM (approximately one hour east ofAlbuquerque)
STOCK ENTRIES OPEN: 060107 PRE-ENTRIES CLOSE: 8/10/07 DAY-OFS ACCEPTED
LOTS OF AWARDS, BEAUTIFUL ROSETTES, RAFFLE,
VENDOR ON SITE, OAMFINO ON SITE, HOTELS/MOTELS
NOT FAR FROM SHOW SITE, GREAT OOMARADARIE
120 AUSSIETIMES 1 May-June 2007

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Life is not a walk in the park when you live with epilepsy!
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Mail donations marked for "Epilepsy Researcti" to:
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Rest in peace, TC. Ron, you have our sympathies:
Melinda Gann,^ck Gann, Janet White, Heidi Mpbley, Donna Wattenbarger, Julies Williams, Alice Applin, Cari Endres, Lisa Giroux,
Sally^iemzyk, John Niemzyk, Judi Fischer, Jodie McLellan/lauren Selgrad, Elizabeth Van Engel, Linda Barton, &Lisa Ott
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2006 ASCA Nationals Most Versatile Junior Competitors
Top left: Katie Marvin with Creekwoods All That and More RJ-N, JJ-N "Jasper"
Bottom left: Madison Wheeler with C-Me Rising SunTuckers Sassy "Sassy"
Right: Heather Borde with CH CarMel Knock'n Um Dead CGC, CD, STDdsc, RTDc "1y"
2006 Most Versatile Junior
Also qualified for MVA
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998,2001,2003,2004 ASCA National SpecialtyMost
Versatile Australian Shepherd
Eight Years Top^even ASCA National Specialty
Most Veis^tile Competitor
2003 and 2004 ASCA Stock Dog I^ijg^|hpe
2001 and 2002 ASCA Agility Finals Competit
ASCA Hall of Fame Sire

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Natalie Butler lost herbeloved friend and agility
partner last montii. Well miss seeing agreat
team and some awesome reins.
; Tristen's GrandmaAKA Mom Jean • PaulKirk & Man* Finley.Renzo & EUczita
:Scott & Sue Graham, Sundance. Sierra & Sarge • Stacey Fleisclier &. Coo]>er
Jennie Keifer.Tori, Moll), Rainey& Kariic • Katli:y Reeve • Amy & CraigRandle
Ralph Smith.Abb\' &Ezee • Bonnie Gootlfriend • AL Knudson, Colleen Sc Hareh'
•Lorraine &Gu)'. Rickie. Ronnie,Will &Mimi • Carol McLaughlin, DVM &Kibble
Krystal Emer\' &RoRo •Janet Colby,Lancia &Siata •Auntie Ram &Sister Cali
Marilee & Kennetli Mtinsir • KarenTakdiaslii& Chloe • Da)le Moden &Sadie
Melody Franklin, Hin); Muff,Cliicliis.Woody & Rod • Melinda Starkweather
Lyn Silbercr.CatsbySkyler &Pepsi • LyiineWatson, Grendel. Ajax &Dodger
Nico & NancyNoordliof. Mardi & Caj^enne • Lori, Heartelf &Jack
Mary Jean Shilen Riiscal &Quaziir • Linda Llanes.Wahine &Bcazel
Mike Oniartian • Kirsten Cole • Melinda Staricweather

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2006 ASCA Nationals
Diamond Aire Dark Shadowdance CGC, CD,
ATDds, OTDc
Beating her oldersister by 3 points
Sara & Aidan- High WorkingJuniorHandler
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Watch this space for new working trial champions
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K-J Ranch
Lyie and Carol Gerken
360-687-8635 • kjaussies@kcon-x.com

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(1995-2006)
"Dicken" helped a young girl realize her dreams as he created magic with her
on the journey to becoming all around Junior and high score junior showman
for 1998-1999. He played the key role In the achieving HOF kennel for Stone
Ridge as he continued to excel by earning multiple herding titles. Dicken was
top 10 herding and obedience while winning multiple Best of Breeds and a top
30 standing in conformation.
Stone RidgeAiistraUan Shepherds willforever hold '"Dicken " close to heart.
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Recognizing the Quality Produced - RMi&Fauna's Sire &Dam
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Mistrettas Foxy Fauna ASCA/AKC UO
Thethrill and satisfactionof obediencecomes from the teamwork and
rapport you develop with your dog. 1couldn't have a better partner than
Fauna, tier focus and drive to do things right have been ajoy and great
fun to train! The ride has been high with numerous HIT'S and 1st places.
dog Urst ahead of our own agendas, it's given us the tools for success!
Thank you Vicki &Tina &Jean Bass for myjoyal and constant companion.
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I Am With You,,,
I stood by your bed last night
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I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here
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I was with you at the shops today
Your arms were getting sore
I long to take your parcels
1 wish I could do more
I was with you at my grave toda]i^;
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That I'm not lying there
1walked with you towards the house
As you fumbled for the key
I gently put my paw on you
I smiled and said "it's me"
You look so very tired
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others —breeders, rescue workers and concerned neighbors—who joined in the search for Wink and
became friends. They put in hours and hours of effort, without being asked. There is no way I can thank
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