LINKS

 

BREED CLUB INFO & A LINK TO AUSSIE BREEDERS

AKC - American Kennel Club

ASCA - Australian Shepherd Club

USASA - United States Australian Shepherd Club of America

AKC Australian Shepherd Page

    NorCal Aussie Rescue - Adopt a rescue dog instead of purchasing a puppy from a breeder.  They are loving, a little older and need a good home.  I myself found one of my nine year old bitches that was dumped at a shelter and I took her back, every Aussie needs a home, whether it is a puppy or a lost soul.  Contact Kim at 530-268-1600 for a loving placement.

The most complete Aussie List on the Web Find just the perfect kennel for that pup, stud    dog, etc.  Listed alphabetically, by state, country.  A wide coverage of breeders and their sites.

HEALTH & GENETICS

OFA    Orthopedic Foundation Of America  --  Hip, Elbow Database

PennHIP    University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program

CERF    Canine Eye Registry Site 

Canine Epilepsy Resource Center

Ivermectin Toxicity in Collies

      Aussies are Collie Type breeds.  Make sure that the Heartworm tablet you provide your dog is NON Ivermectin based

      and make sure you know why you need to stay away from Ivermectin treatments for mange and other skin conditions.

Uncomfortable About Vaccines?  Try these Vaccine Protocol sites:

  --  Vaccine Protocol    Dr. W. Jean Dodds

  --  Small Animal Vaccination Protocol    Colorado State University 

  --  Leptospirosis Vaccination Not Recommended For Puppies  A Google Search.

  --  DogLogic.com    Vaccine Info: Main Page

  --  American Animal Hospital Association   Newly updated canine vaccination guidelines    

  --  Complete page on nothing but vaccines   

  --  Article on Rabies & other shots   

  --  Science of Vaccine Damage  Article by Catherine O'Driscoll

A Guide to Aussie Genetics

  --  By C. A. Sharp    Captured on the site of Heidi Mobley, Western Hills Aussies

  --  www.ashgi.org   Australian Shepherd Health & Genetics Institute --  Are you concerned about the seeming increase

      in frequently of genetic problems in Aussies?

  --  Animal Genetics Internet articles by Sue Ann Bowling

Is it Parvo or Campylobacter (Show Crud)

  --  Web Site    A detailed web site. 

  --  Article    Detailed article posted on the Pembroke-L.

Contacts

  --  C.A. Sharp    Check your genetics, ask questions  NOTE:  C.A. is a resource contact NOT a Breeder, contact her for

      genetic questions, NOT to get a dog or a puppy.

  --  Contact VETMED at The University of Davis, California

Homeopathy & Natural Rearing

  --  Ambrican Enterprises Ltd.   

      Natural Rearing and alternative, holistic, complementary health care for pets.  Site by Marina Zacharias, a viewpoint to

      complimentary medicine, Homeopathy and Herbs for your pets. It does not substitute for professional Veterinarian

      care.  Marina will also consult by phone, she has helped me MANY times.

Encyclopedia & Translations of Medical Terms

  --  VETINFO    Encyclopedia of Canine Veterinary Medical Information

  --  Dog Health    Fuzzy Faces Information Link

  --  Neutering & Spaying    Opposing views links

     --  Standards for the Aussie, not the mini, not the toy    ASCA / AKC statements

VETERINARY LINKS
    American Veterinary Medical Association  A link for all animal related issues
 
 

DOG FOODS

  --  Dog Food Database  Listings are alphabetical, covers most dog foods

  --  Feeding RAW  So many listings it has its own page

ADD TO YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Foundation Dogs of The Australian Shepherd

      Great research site Aussie history in pictures, A walk through the FOUNDATION of our American Aussies

Color and Markings of the Australian Shepherd

Sheila Schmutz's site    Genetics of Coat Color in Dogs  --  All dogs, not just Aussies

Sheila Schmutz's site  --  Sheltie Bloodlines and Border Collie Quirks, not Aussies, but close cousins

Super Dogs Are Made Not Born    A VERY Interesting Article, A MUST READ

   Dogpatch.org    Lots of information on dogs, training, health, etc.

Dogpatch.org/dogs    A complete guide to the best canine sites

rec.pets.dogs FAQ Homepage

AKC Titles (prefix)   How to understand the show titles at the beginning of the dog's name

AKC Titles (suffix)   How to understand those show titles at the ending of the dog's name

Australian Shepherd Pedigree Search  An Internet Service Provided by Blue Can Stockdogs and Patrick MacRoberts

PawVillage.com    Online Pedigree Databasetm, Pedigrees for ALL Breeds

The Canine Diversity Project is an attempt to acquaint breeders of domesticated dogs with the dangers of inbreeding

      and the overuse of popular sires.

Foundation Dogs of The Australian Shepherd    Another great research site Aussie history in pictures.

Feces Eating    So is your dog eating feces, manure, poop or whatever you wish to call it

    Whats Wrong With The Dominance Theory  Many ideas on dominance in dogs
   Panosteitis   Growing Pains, most often referred as "Pano".

Red Factoring  Is your dog red factored.  An explanation and a way to tell.

INFORMATIONAL LINKS, TRAINING LINKS & GROOMING YOUR AUSSIE

Emergency / Disaster Situations    Fuzzy Faces Information Link

Animal Poison Control -  888-426-4435

Dealing With Grief When Loosing A Pet    Fuzzy Faces Information Link

List of Dog Related E-Mail Lists    Copyright 1995-1999 by Cindy Tittle More

The Dogpatch Dog House    Lots of links, order Agility equipment, look for a book, need a trainer.

Plants that are poisonous to your dogs  SITE ONE       AND A MORE TECHNICAL SITE TWO

MDRI gene - List of No-No Drugs   A long list of drugs dangerous to your dogs.  Order a test kit.

24 hour poison control hotline for pet owners and veterinarians. (785)532-5679  Kansas State Univ Vet Teaching Hosp

No Sugar Free additives for your dog  --  REUTERS, Updated: 4:10 p.m. PT Sept 29. 2006

Dumb Friends League  Lots of links to educational information.  i.e. " Positive reinforcement" -- "your canine escape artist" 

Estate Planning  Make sure you have plans for your dogs at the time they need it the most.

FAQs -- Crate Training Your Dog

Dog Training, Behavior Shaping Links

k9station.com/articles.htm  A list of articles including puppy biting, crate training and so

many more.  A wealth of information.  A well done site by Lisa Giroux

American Dog Trainers Network

Clicker Training

Ear Taping

Lessons on becoming Alpha    Who's in charge.   How to be the "pack leader" in your home.

SitStay.com     Build a pedigree on line, a cheaper way than purchasing pedigree software.

Shepherd or Collie ?    A photographic history of the shepherd dogs of the United Kingdom with a focus on the dogs as they existed at the turn of the last century, when the debate first began.    

Names for that special puppy    Zillions of names

Groom Your Aussie  "Sea Level" Aussies web page, property of Karen Thurlow-Kimball

    A Christmas Puppy  Sometimes what happens to that Christmas Puppy, often better to wait

PURCHASING A PUPPY  --  PROTECT YOURSELF

Reputable Breeder

Back Yard Breeders or Casual Breeders    How they differ from a Reputable Breeder.

That Cute Puppy at the Mall    Make sure you don't purchase your puppy from a Pet Store.

No Puppy Mills

How To Recognize a Puppy Mill 

ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO BREED

Is Your Dog Breeding Quality    An informative flow chart.

The Virtual Litter    Graphic and not for the squeamish.

The Reality of Breeding    Learn what is real and what can happen.

So You Want To Breed Do You ??    From Godiva Labs.  Questions to ask yourself, what can go wrong & the costs.

Be Ready For Problems If You Breed      A summary of problems on the Pit Bull Rescue Page.

DOG FRIENDLY HOTELS, MOTELS & CAMPING

Travel Dog    Pet friendly accommodations, daycare, parks, beaches, & travel tips.

Pet Welcome    Listings of over 25,000 hotels, B&Bs, ski resorts, campgrounds & beaches.  Tips too. 

Camp Winnaribbun at Lake Tahoe  Just in my "neck of the woods", come by us for a visit, Ya'all welcome.

Search Google    Use the search phrase "TRAVEL PETS HOTEL" and choose your own.

POEMS
   Just A Dog

DOG RECIPES

Satin Balls    Put weight on your dog.

Fat Balls    Add hair to your dog also a great coat conditioner.

Hair On A Doorknob    Add hair to your dog also a great coat conditioner.

Green Bean Diet    Take weight off your dog.  Recipe adapts to other veggies.

MICROCHIPS

Home Again Microchip 

Avid Microchip

AKC Companion Animal Recovery    AKC’s  CAR Companion Animal Recovery 

POEMS, THE START OF A COLLECTION

If I didn't have Animals  "anonymous"

UNUSUAL THINGS TO ORDER

McCartney's Dogs    Lots of fun gifts for dog lovers and fanciers.  A fun site for ALL breeds.

Male Doggie Diapers    Does your male dog lift his leg where he shouldn't? 

NEED A CATALOG, ORDER SOMETHING ON-LINE

Pet Edge Formerly New England Serum   1-800-738-3343

Doctors Foster & Smith    1-800-826-7206

Cherrybrook, Inc    1-800-524-0820

R. C. Steele    1-800-468-8795

Morrco Pet supply    1-800-575-1451 show collars, leads and much more

3c's    1-509-246-1451  Dog Show & Grooming supplies

Bhe-Jei Maltese    A VERY comprehensive list of dog services and supplies

Tigers -  Phone: (800) 69-TIGER in California, or 1-510-659-9496

J-B Wholesale Pet Supplies    1-800-526-0388

Omaha Vaccine    1-800-367-4444

UPCO    1-800-254-UPCO (8726)

SitStay.com    Lots of doggie stuff available on-line.

1888PetMeds.com    On line pharmacy, also available with toll free call of 1-888-738-6337.

Dog and Other Pet Supply Catalogs    Now your mailman can hate you for having way too many catalogs in your mailbox.

      What fun ;O))

WANT TO JOIN A LIST?

The Aussie -L    A NON-MODERATED, sometimes very lively Aussie discussion group.   

      To subscribe use the phrase: SUBSCRIBE AUSSIE-L, and do not use a signature line on your e-mail.  This is an

      automated e-mail subscription software and does not recognize any questions or non-programmed commands.

Aussie Breed Ring    A MODERATED Australian Shepherd discussion group.

Yahoo.com   Have fun, do a search and find some other list to join.  Yahoo supports many discussion groups, join as many

      as desired.  No need to post, just sit back and enjoy the discussions, you can listen or jump in, it is all up to you.  

Dog Behavioral Science     A Yahoo sponsored list.

Click-L    Quoting Karen Pryor, "the longest running, flame-free, email list about clicker training."

RECOMMENDED BOOKS & TAPES

Books    An extensive list of books.  Ranging from must read to working.  Lost of books to keep you busy.

AUSSIE RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS

ARPH    Australian Shepherd Placement and Help

STARR    Second Time Around Aussie Rescue

STAR    South Texas Aussie Rescue

AUSSIE & OTHER DOG SITES

Western Hills Australian ShepherdsHeidi Mobley, Sanger, Tx

Shalako Australian Shepherds is another informative site.

AuxArcs Australian Shepherds  Lisa Giroux and her K-9 Station Informational Web Site

Irish Dogs Web Site

    Woodland Aussies  The want to breed map
    The Buckeye Australian Shepherd Club Education Committee   More on breeding your dog
    Northeast Arkansans for Animals  Before you breed

Aussie Kennels  A comprehensive listing of Aussie web sites, several of which also have excellent photo foundation pages.

    LowchenAustralia  http://lowchensaustralia.com/breeding.htm - The home page they have more information on breeding.

My Pets  Breed Information and more.

 

   
   

 

 

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