Despite their name, the Australian Shepherd originated in the western US, not Australia, around the time of the Gold Rush in the 1840s. Originally bred to herd livestock, they remain a working dog breed at heart. The Aussie, as they are nicknamed, is happiest when they have a job to do. They can be a wonderful family companion if their intelligence and energy are channeled into dog sports or activities.
The breed enjoyed a popularity boom in the post-World War II years that went hand-in-hand with a renewed interest in Western-style horseback riding. Crowds at rodeos or horse shows, and audiences of western movies or TV shows, were wowed by the athletic dogs they saw working alongside the cowboys. Despite the popular interest, the breed wasn't recognized by the American Kennel Club until 1993. |
The Aussie makes life an adventure. He'll work and play from sunrise to sunset and win your heart with his loyal and loving personality. This versatile and wonderful breed is a terrific companion dog for active households and families. |
HealthWe take every precaution with our breeding dogs. Every dog within our kennel has extensive health testing to ensure soundness. Genetic panels are completed along with OFAs/Pennhip, as well as Ophthalmologist exams. Doing this with the dogs in our kennel guarantees our puppies will have optimal outlook. Which makes for a long living, happy and healthy Aussies for our buyers!
ConformationWe follow the AKC Breed Standard for correctness in our Dog's Conformation. This is important for a dog's movement and gait. Aussies with correct structure should have a smooth, free and easy stride.We love our dogs to be solid and strong, yet agile. Our dog's tend to run on the larger side of the breed standard. We like a lot of Auss!
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TemperamentTemperament is also a high priority for us. We know that our buyers are families looking for companions, so our kennel is focused on maintaining mentally sound dogs with great temperament and a medium-low drive. We research pedigrees extensively to ensure the lines behind our breeding dogs are quality and have great temperament. Beyond that, our litters are raised with Early Neurological Stimulation and are socialized throughout their stay with us for the most optimal start to their life!
Breeder SupportWe believe in supporting you from the birth of your puppy, to the very end. We will under any circumstance take back a Stormborn Aussie without judgement at any time. We have created a community for our Stormborn Family to ask questions and interact with. We are always available for questions and tips, as we believe in taking care of our own!
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NuvetNuvet Labs spent 8 years developing a product designed to provide the best immune system support possible. Their facility is a FDA registered laboratory that uses natural ingredients that are specially compounded to deliver the most effective nutritional health benefits. We feed this product to all our breeding dogs to give them the best immunity boost!
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"As an independent insurance agency, our office prides itself on bringing exceptional value, choice, and personalized service from the nation’s top insurance carriers. Working with Hanna was a breeze because she prides herself on the same principles. Choosing a dog breed and breeder can be just as overwhelming as finding great insurance coverage with an agent you trust. With the right partner in your corner, you’ll find it isn’t as challenging as you think.
I am proud to be a member of the Stormborn Family – you will be too! Sincerely, Kristine Vohnoutka Commercial Lines Account Manager" |
"A dog is the only thing on Earth that loves you more than he loves himself."
-Josh Billings |