I wanted a dog. It was 1980 and I hadn't seen a purebred Australian Shepherd, but I'd heard they were super-smart, talented, and basically the Best Dogs Ever. An Aussie show was announced in my local newspaper and I went to watch. I came home with two puppies. That's how easy it was to get hooked on the breed.
Aussies are The Best Dogs Ever. People outside the U.S. noticed and wanted them too. In the 1970s, Aussies began making their way across the Atlantic Ocean to Europe. Some of the first dogs went along with Quarter Horses to the Circle L Ranch in Germany. In the mid-1980s Aussies were exported to the United Kingdom, and the breed's popularity spread throughout Europe. Aussies were in demand elsewhere in the world too. Dogs were also sent to Australia, South Africa and Israel in the 1970s.
Aussies are The Best Dogs Ever. People outside the U.S. noticed and wanted them too. In the 1970s, Aussies began making their way across the Atlantic Ocean to Europe. Some of the first dogs went along with Quarter Horses to the Circle L Ranch in Germany. In the mid-1980s Aussies were exported to the United Kingdom, and the breed's popularity spread throughout Europe. Aussies were in demand elsewhere in the world too. Dogs were also sent to Australia, South Africa and Israel in the 1970s.
Gold Nugget Crimson Delilah. Born 1983. Imported to the UK in Sept. 1985 by Brian and Lianell Juecstock. Delilah was in whelp to Jokers Wild Sapphire Sampson. The Juecstocks imported two other Aussies at the same time.
Gefion's Fire On Ice. Born 1984. By Gefion's Man From Atlantis x Gefion's Sample's Cracker of L7. Imported to the UK Feb. 1987 by Winnie (MacIntyre) Brown. Fire was in whelp to Multi CH Bayshore's Three To Get Ready.
BISS CH Steal The Show of Bainbridge. Born 1984. Imported to the UK Feb. 1987 by Winnie (MacIntyre) Brown. By CH Fieldmaster's Three Ring Circus x CH Cassia of Wyndham.
Gefion Ohtobe A Scarlette Star. Born 1985. By CH Beauwood's Out Rustlin' Bear HOF x Gefion's Ohtobe Gorgeous. Imported to the UK in Dec. 1987 by Winnie (MacIntyre) Brown. Scarlette was in whelp to CH Brigadoon's California Dude.
Information about the above dogs was from the UK National Australian Shepherd Association brochure printed in 2002.
A significant number of Aussies from many U.S. kennels were exported in the 1980s and 1990s. In Europe, these various bloodlines were combined, resulting in uniquely European pedigrees. My first exposure to European Aussies was in 2004, when I judged a show in Germany. Since then I've had the privilege of judging many times on the Continent and in the UK, and have enjoyed watching the development of the breed over time.
My recent judging assignments have been Club Specialty shows in Germany, France, and Netherlands. I also watched the French All-Breed National Specialty and visited Aussie breeders' homes to get a closer look at pedigrees and breeding programs in Europe.
The following dogs are some of the best I've seen during my travels.
AUSSIES IN FRANCE
Results from the Nationale d'Elevage Club Francais des Bergers Australiens. 27-28 May 2017. Cerilly, France.
A significant number of Aussies from many U.S. kennels were exported in the 1980s and 1990s. In Europe, these various bloodlines were combined, resulting in uniquely European pedigrees. My first exposure to European Aussies was in 2004, when I judged a show in Germany. Since then I've had the privilege of judging many times on the Continent and in the UK, and have enjoyed watching the development of the breed over time.
My recent judging assignments have been Club Specialty shows in Germany, France, and Netherlands. I also watched the French All-Breed National Specialty and visited Aussie breeders' homes to get a closer look at pedigrees and breeding programs in Europe.
The following dogs are some of the best I've seen during my travels.
AUSSIES IN FRANCE
Results from the Nationale d'Elevage Club Francais des Bergers Australiens. 27-28 May 2017. Cerilly, France.
Best in Show and Best Opposite were very well constructed, typey dogs.
Best Veteran and Best Opposite Veteran. It was a pleasure to see veterans in such excellent health and condition.
Two lovely class bitches in the lineup at Cerilly.
AUSSIES IN GERMANY
CH Rafter Creek’s EZ Valentine Day. Born 2012. German Club Champion, VDH Champion, Swiss Show Champion, VDH European Winner, CASD Club Winner, Most Versatile Australian Shepherd 2017. By Blaze x CH Mill Creek’s American Express. Son of CH Broadway's Blaze of Glory. Photo courtesy of Claudia Bosselmann. Photo taken in 2013.
Class bitch with excellent breed type. Club fur Australian Shepherd Deutschland e.V. Donaueschingen, Germany. Photo taken in 2010.
Promising puppy at 8 weeks old. Born 2017. By BIS BISS Multi CH McMatt's Blue Graffiti x Multi CH Cool-Paws Amazing Shooting Star BH RO-B RO-1 OB O1 DNA VP CHR. Photo credit: Author.
AUSSIES IN MALTA
INT CH Saussurea Spellbound. Born 2009. By VWW 2010, EW 2006, AKC CH Thornapple Oh Brother x Res.WW 2008, Multi CH Sunnyrain The Star At Saussurea. Great-great-granddaughter of CH Bayshore's Lucy In The Sky HOF. Photo courtesy of Leeandra Mifsud Mizzi. Photo credit: Dennis Mifsud.
AUSSIES IN THE NETHERLANDS
Results from the Australian Shepherd Club Nederland Kampioensclubmatch. 18 June 2017. Utrecht, Netherlands.
Results from the Australian Shepherd Club Nederland Kampioensclubmatch. 18 June 2017. Utrecht, Netherlands.
Best in Show and CAC. CH Terra-Blue Carmel Heart. Born 2013. By CH Echo Lake Merlin Rouge x Terra-Blue Kiss Me I'm Irish. Photo credit: Birgit Kornet.
Best Opposite and CAC. Skyron Devil's Advocate. Born 2016. By CH McMatt's Graffiti Kiss Me Now x JCH Tryfecta Game On @ Skyron! Great-granddaughter of CH McMatt's EZ Going. Photo credit: Birgit Kornet.
Jeugdklas Bitch Excellent 2. Happy Spark Dragon Princess. Born 2016. By Multi CH Blue Isle's Bourree x Multi CH Happy Spark Apple Blossom. Great-granddaughter of CH Broadway's Blaze of Glory. Photo credit: Birgit Kornet.
AUSSIES IN SPAIN
BIS BISS AKC Multi CH McMatt’s Blue Graffiti. Born 2006. World Winner. By AKC-INT-ASCA CH McMatt’s EZ Going OA NAJ ROMX-II x CH Graffiti Garnet Rose. Photo courtesy of Cristina Freixes Cau Fosca. Photo credit: Author.
JRBIS AKC-ES-LUX CH Caufosca Your Coupit Name. Born 2015. By BIS BISS AKC GCH Copperridge Fire in Bayouland x BIS AKC GCH Bayouland Fleur de Lea. Great-granddaughter of CH Broadway's Blaze of Glory. Photo courtesy of Cristina Friexes. Photo credit: Jeffrey Hanlin.
MORE AUSSIES IN FRANCE
Championnat de France. 4 June 2017. Nantes, France.
Championnat de France. 4 June 2017. Nantes, France.
A magnificent dog. MBIS-World Winner 2016-Multi CH-INT CH Risingstar Royal Flash Dcd Energies. Born 2009. By Multi CH-INT CH Risingstar’s Heaven Sent RN x Outlaws Million Dollar Baby. Great-grandson of CH Broadway's Blaze of Glory. Photo courtesy of Ludovic Gerona and Kerstin Patzold. Photo credit: Author.
Lineup of class bitches competing for the CAC at the Nantes show.
Jumpin’ Jack Flash Du Val D’Aury. Born 2014. By SR-INT CH Meadowlawn Boreal Night x SR CH Easy Way Out of Des Minis Toons. Photo courtesy of Isabelle Guillot. Photo credit: Author.
Over the years, many high-quality Aussies have been sent from the U.S. to Europe. I've recently noticed that European-bred Aussies are being sent back to the U.S. as breeding stock, which adds an interesting twist to the story. Although Aussies originated in the U.S., the breed is now loved all over the world. Because Aussies are the Best Dogs Ever.
There are many more European Aussies featured in Volume II of Unforgettable Aussies. These photos give you just a taste of what you can expect.
There are many more European Aussies featured in Volume II of Unforgettable Aussies. These photos give you just a taste of what you can expect.
