Diamond Oaks Australian Shepherds
Foundation
Diamond Oaks Australian Shepherds started our breeding program with these outstanding individuals they were smart quick and correct. They were willing to take on any task given to them, they were extremely intelligent and willing as all aussies should be but unfortunately some of the aussies today are losing that distinct aussieness that makes them such a special breed. This is why I have carefully chose my outcrosses, they must meet my expectations or they will not be included in my breeding program. Many of today's breeders get to caught up in chasing ribbons without enough attention paid to intelligence and physical function. Can he perform to his full potential? Does he have the mind and body to withstand the rigors of a working dog. These questions are just as important as coat, color, and bone. Because if he is not an aussie on the inside the rest does not matter much, our goal is to have it all and to strive for the best, but no dog is perfect and each one will have a physical or character flaw some little something that you wish you could change. These imperfections, give us something to eliminate when looking forward to the next generation.
In the beginning............
Champagnes Jethro Bodine
Becks Barney X CH Briarbrooks Kizzy of Natahni
He was an outstanding male with excellent conformation and temperament.
Ta-Mara's Ruby Red
Ta-Mara's Blue Bandit X Fairoaks Chloe
She was an outstanding female with excellent conformation and temperament.
Our original dogs were selected for their conformation and temperament. Color as specified by breed standard is important, but second to physical ability and personality. Our breeding program never combines two merle-colored parents to increase the odds of obtaining merle-colored pups. Pups from merle-to-merle breeding often carry the "lethal white gene" which may impact the pup's ability to see or hear. Such practices may place undo hardship on the dog and the family that has acquired it. Our breeding program is designed to produce dogs that perform exceptionally well both mentally and physically
............. now and into the future
| Pedigree Of TA-Maras Ruby Red | ||||||||||||
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| Parents | Grandparents | Great Grandparents | Great Great Grandparents |
| Ta-Maras Blue Bandit | Fairoaks Bronco | CH ChuloRojo of Fairoaks HOF ROMXIII | Taylors Whiskey |
| CH Las Rocosa Leslie | |||
| Fairoaks Kylee | CH Las Rocosa Shiloh | ||
| Las Rocosa Mecuhlon | |||
| Fairoaks Smile Awhile | CH Cornwells Cody CDX STDc | Tegetmeyers Ringo | |
| Tegetmeyers Bronze Lady | |||
| Fairoaks Gabby | Lamars Manskers Turk | ||
| Lamars Queen | |||
| Fairoaks Chloe | Fairoaks Charro | CH ChuloRojo of Fairoaks HOF ROMXIII | Taylors Whiskey |
| CH Las Rocosa Leslie | |||
| Fairoaks Kylee | CH Las Rocosa Shiloh | ||
| Las Rocosa Mecuhlon | |||
| Fairoaks Ruffian | CH ChuloRojo of Fairoaks HOF ROMXIII | Taylors Whiskey | |
| CH Las Rocosa Leslie | |||
| CH Leata of Fairoaks | CH Las Rocosa Shiloh | ||
| Englands Brandy Dee | |||
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| Pedigree Of Champagnes Jethro Bodine | ||||||||||||
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| Parents | Grandparents | Great Grandparents | Great Great Grandparents |
| Becks Barney | Brishkys Jackpot Cowboy | Wingmounts Texas Pete | Las Rocosa Cooter |
| Fairoaks Midnight Tara | |||
| Meltons Cindy Rojo | Boehmers Rojo | ||
| Las Rocosa Canadian Mist | |||
| Huffmans Miss Casey | Briarbrooks Royal Mountie | CH Colorado Royal | |
| Ragtime Rosy McGinnis | |||
| Pools Sooty | Las Rocosa Tates Cannon | ||
| Tates Bobby Blue Lady | |||
| Champion Briarbrooks Kizzy of Natahni | Champion Command Performance of Hazelwood | CH Wildhagens Dutchman of Flintridge CDX | Herdsman of Flintridge |
| Savor of Flintridge | |||
| CH Regal Vanda Berry of Hazelwood | CH Suns Mark of Windemere | ||
| CH Snows Regal Cactus Berry | |||
| Champion Briarbrooks Dinka of Natahni | CH Feildmasters Home Brew | CH Little Abner of Flintridge | |
| CH Briarpatch of Bonnie-Blue | |||
| CH Confetti of Hazelwood | CH Pay the Piper of Aberdare | ||
| CH Snows Regal Cactus Berry | |||
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DIAMOND OAKS KATIE
She was the second female we purchased, Katie was an exceptional female, a moderate athlete, with a quick mind and very willing attitude. She produced puppies with her many wonderful qualities.
| Pedigree Of Diamond Oaks Katie | ||||||||||||
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| Parents | Grandparents | Great Grandparents | Great Great Grandparents |
| Caseys Wright to Excellence | Champion Netherwoods Spellbinder CD | CH Fieldmasters Blue Isle Barnstormer | CH Fieldmasters Three Ring Circus |
| Fieldmasters Lodi | |||
| Aristocrats Country Charm | Aristocrats Grand Slam | ||
| Coultrips Ivory Lady | |||
| Maykerr Miranda | Neverest Storm Trooper TD | Mackrells Cool Fonz | |
| Beauwood Renaissance Ruffian | |||
| Chase Graham Meggie | Briarbrooks Night Raider | ||
| Phillips Xerxes Battles Troubles | |||
| Hartleys Sherry | Hartleys Brandi | Taylors Taylor | Taylors Whiskey |
| Taylors Anna | |||
| Taylors Daisy | Taylors Whiskey | ||
| CH Las Rocosa Leslie | |||
| Hartleys Heidi | Hartleys Brandi | Taylors Taylor | |
| Taylors Daisy | |||
| Hartleys Nip | Terrys Joe | ||
| Nelsons Susie | |||
| Produced using Breeders Assistant for Dogs Pedigree Software (tel: +44 1223 290291), Standard Edition licensed to Cristal Russell. | |||
If you are considering buying an Australian Shepherd, there are several things you need to know. The Aussie is a very active dog that requires socialization and patience. He can become territorial if not handled correctly. He does require someone to direct his energy into positive outlets. Walking, jogging, playing fetch or Frisbee are activities people who live in town can do to burn some of his extra energy. If you are in the country please do not think you can just turn an Aussie loose on your acreage and he will take care of himself. Aussies are highly intelligent and will find ways to entertain themselves. Chasing the neighbor’s livestock or chewing up your things is not going to make you very happy. This is where training comes in to socialize and control your dog. The better trained he is the more you and your neighbors will enjoy him. The better behaved the dog, the easier it is to keep him in the house and allow him to be part of the family. These things are all up to you and yes it is work, but you will be returned ten fold with a special bond that only training can give. Aussies are very smart and willing. They make excellent obedience and agility dogs, so please give them the chance to shine. Take them to school!!!
The breeder you choose should be willing to discuss Aussies at length with you and guarantee the puppy to be free of health defects. Be aware that just because dog’s parents are screened for defects does not mean the puppy will be free of defects. Many genetic defects are recessive and manifest themselves only when carried in a homozygous form. In other words, a breeder can screen his dog for CEA, and hip dysplasia and still produce pups that have these defects. This is why it is important to know the families that carry these defects and know aunts, uncles, cousins, and other siblings and what they have produced. Be aware of merle-to-merle breedings as they can result in 25% lethal white puppies. These puppies can be deaf, blind, and have heart defects. The worst thing about these breedings is some of the pups can be marked normal and still be affected. There is also another form of excessive white known as a piebald white. These dogs are perfectly normal. I have noticed several kennels selling puppies with excessive white with full papers or as show quality be aware that if you take these pups in the show ring they will be dismissed. Other problems showing up in the breed are epilepsy, missing teeth, and autoimmune disorders. A breeder can be a wealth of information and most breeders will offer a puppy replacement guarantee and some breeders will even take the puppy back if something arises in your life that you cannot care for the puppy. So with a breeder please be patient when they are interviewing you, a good breeder should always ask what other dogs you have owned? What happened to these dogs? Do you have children? Is your yard fenced? What are you looking for performance, pet etc.? These questions help a breeder match you with the proper puppy personality.