Hi, my name is Natalie and I am proud to be an Australian Shepherd breeder, groomer and handler.
I grew up between dogs feet and had the chance to watch a miracle of welping puppies since very early age, my mom was a dog breeder for many years, focused on Bernese Mountain Dogs and Tibetan Mastiff. I've always been an animal person and had so much affection towards them.
With years flying so fast I was watching dogs leaving our world and new ones coming. So many memories and much love which every single one of them gave to us. My first love was a Bernese girl named Cora. The most beautiful and kind girl, who unfortunately left us at very early age, she was only 4 years old and had a kidney failure.
First dog which I officaly owned by myself was also a Bernese female, her name was Čaky and she is the one who taught me patiance, partnership and was my real best friend. She was with us beautiful 11 years.
I always dreamed about an active versatile dog, which can do all kind of activities with me. Firstly I was interested in border collies but one day I found a picture of a strangely coloured dog, medium sized, funny looking, without a tail and with somethig different in its eyes. I fell in love! At that moment I started to be interested in this breed and decided to get an aussie. In 2010 we welcomed our first australian shepherd. Blue merle girl Arwen.
I grew up between dogs feet and had the chance to watch a miracle of welping puppies since very early age, my mom was a dog breeder for many years, focused on Bernese Mountain Dogs and Tibetan Mastiff. I've always been an animal person and had so much affection towards them.
With years flying so fast I was watching dogs leaving our world and new ones coming. So many memories and much love which every single one of them gave to us. My first love was a Bernese girl named Cora. The most beautiful and kind girl, who unfortunately left us at very early age, she was only 4 years old and had a kidney failure.
First dog which I officaly owned by myself was also a Bernese female, her name was Čaky and she is the one who taught me patiance, partnership and was my real best friend. She was with us beautiful 11 years.
I always dreamed about an active versatile dog, which can do all kind of activities with me. Firstly I was interested in border collies but one day I found a picture of a strangely coloured dog, medium sized, funny looking, without a tail and with somethig different in its eyes. I fell in love! At that moment I started to be interested in this breed and decided to get an aussie. In 2010 we welcomed our first australian shepherd. Blue merle girl Arwen.
Australian Shepherd has it all, the package which I was looking for in a dog. They are very smart, agile and ready to do whatever you have in mind at any time of the day. They don't mind if it will be a long hike or a rest on the couch, they will just love to please you and be by your side. In my eyes it is very important to focus on a breed standard and don't play with extremes as that is ruining our breed. No dog is perfect, we know that every one of them has something to improve. It is important to have a clear mind and open eyes to judge your very own dog. Only by that you can choose the right partner to breed with and try to move forward with your goal.
If we talk about type, I want the dog to have medium sized bones, not too heavy or light, should't have long but medium long coat with correct structure and easy sound movement. Combine that with good temperament and health. Dogs should have an ability to perform the function for which they were bred. When looking for a right stud it is always important to look more deep in than just at grandparents. See siblings, offspring etc. No match is perfect so I try to look for the best option I see at that moment. We all have very different opinions and goals to reach in our breed, I could talk hours about mine. With every litter I learn something new and I try to take from it as much as possible.
I am a small breeder with high goals and a lots of passion. I love to keep in touch with my puppy owners and I will be always there for every single one of them.
If we talk about type, I want the dog to have medium sized bones, not too heavy or light, should't have long but medium long coat with correct structure and easy sound movement. Combine that with good temperament and health. Dogs should have an ability to perform the function for which they were bred. When looking for a right stud it is always important to look more deep in than just at grandparents. See siblings, offspring etc. No match is perfect so I try to look for the best option I see at that moment. We all have very different opinions and goals to reach in our breed, I could talk hours about mine. With every litter I learn something new and I try to take from it as much as possible.
I am a small breeder with high goals and a lots of passion. I love to keep in touch with my puppy owners and I will be always there for every single one of them.
Australian Shepherd: Illustrated Standard by Breeder Judge Shelly Hollen
Is An Australian Shepherd Right For You? by Shelly Hollen
Is An Australian Shepherd Right For You? by Shelly Hollen
