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Meinen ersten Appenzeller Sennenhund bekam ich vor 30 Jahren. Seitdem begleiten mich diese wunderbaren Hunde auf Schritt und Tritt. I got my first Appenzeller Mountain Dog 30 years ago. Since then, these wonderful dogs are part of my life.

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Welcome To The Australian Cattle Dog Society of Great Britain

Austmans is the affix of Kimberly Jebson & Mark Plummer. We are based in Lincolnshire, U.K. Both of us have been involved with animals all our lives - Kimberly with dogs & horses and Mark comes from a farming background - but it was when Kimberly began working at the Garregddu Kennels (Edith Miller) back in 1993 that our love for the 'world of dogs' really took hold. In 1995 we acquired Garregddu Phantom at Austmans, a German Shepherd bitch. The following year Curdeleon Lady in Red at Austmans, our first Cattle Dog, arrived. The same year our affix was granted - 'Austmans' is simply the 'Aust' from Australian & the 'man' from German (our first 2 breeds). In 1997 our long awaited Alaskan Malamute arrived, Hyteton Ka-lena of Austmans. We are both members of the Australian Cattle Dog Society of GB & the Alaskan Malamute Club of the UK. Both of us are Championship show judges of ACDs and Mark also for Malamutes. Mark is recognised by the ACDSGB & AMCUK on their 'B' judging lists, and Kimberly is recognised on the ACDSGB's 'A3' list and the AMCUK 'C' list. Kimberly has also served on the ACDSGB committee and for 2 years as their Secretary, retiring in March 2005 due to work commitments. Kimberly is now the Editor of the ACDSGB Quarterly Newsletter and writes a Breed Notes column for 'Our Dogs' weekly dog paper. With our breeding we have aimed to breed dogs that fit the breed standard in all respects, as well as being of correct conformation it is important to us that they are of sound temperament and good health. All our dogs have the relevant health tests done before being bred from and we pride ourselves on following the 'Ethical Breeding Guides' laid down by our Breed Society/Clubs. Due to this we have successfully bred Conformation Winners (including a championship show Group Winner), Working dogs in both ACDs & Malamutes, successful Agility & Flyball dogs, and of course well balanced family Companions.

Australian Shepherd breed characteristics and temperament TEMPERAMENT The Australian Shepherd is an intelligent, medium-sized dog of strong herding and guardian instincts. He is also a delightful and loyal companion and a great family dog. He loves to be part of the daily hustle and bustle, and enjoys riding in the vehicle just to be with his beloved master. As a farm dog, he diligently carries out his responsibilities, be they bringing in the stock or finding that stray one that got tangled in the brush. He is easy to train, easy to housebreak, and eager to please. Aussies have been used as seeing-eye dogs, as utility dogs to the physically handicapped, hearing aid dogs, police and narcotics dogs and search and rescue dogs. In the northern areas they have also been used as sled dogs. Many go with their masters as volunteers to children's homes and nursing homes to do therapy work. Truly, the Australian Shepherd is a highly versatile dog. The Aussie (as he is lovingly nicknamed) is a very active dog that needs a great deal of exercise on a daily basis to prevent him from become bored or frustrated and developing destructive habits. Because of their high energy level, combined with high intelligence, Aussies need to be given a "job" to perform, be it shepherding the children, protecting the house, herding livestock or competing in dog events. One of the most frequent reasons Aussies are turned over to rescue groups is because their owners didn't realize how much energy the breed has, and weren't willing to channel that energy through training. Aussies are also quite demanding of their owners' time and attention and want to be constantly with them, following them from room to room in the house, and going along in the car or truck on errands. They can be highly territorial and protective of their masters' possessions, which can cause serious difficulties unless controlled with proper training. COLORS The Australian Shepherd comes in four acceptable colors: black, blue merle (a marbling of gray and black), red (ranging from light cinnamon to liver), and red merle (marbling of red and silver or buff). A variety of white and tan markings may appear on the face, chest, front and rear legs. The outer coat is of moderate length, with a texture that is straight to wavy and weather resistant. The undercoat is soft and dense, and the amount varies with climate. Tails are naturally bobbed or docked. Ears are moderately sized, and break forward and over, or the side as rose ears. Males weigh approximately 50 to 65 pounds, measuring from 20 to 23 inches, and females weigh about 40 to 55 pounds, measuring from 18 to 21 inches. The eyes of the Australian Shepherd are perhaps one of his most commented on features because of the variety of colors. They may be any color or combination of colors from glassy blue, amber, hazel, to all shades of brown. BREED HISTORY While there are many theories as to the origin of the Australian Shepherd, the breed as we know it today developed exclusively in the United States. The Australian Shepherd was given its name because of their association with the Basque sheepherders who came to the United States from Australia in the 1800's. The Aussie rose rapidly in popularity with the boom of western riding after World War II, becoming known to the general public via rodeos, horse shows, movies and television. Their inherent versatility and trainability made them useful on American farms and ranches. The American stockmen continued the development of the breed, maintaining the versatility, keen intelligence, strong herding instinct and eye-catching appearance. Australian Shepherds have been registered by various registries since the early 1950's. In 1990, the United States Australian Shepherd Association was established as the parent club of the Australian Shepherd representing the breed to the American Kennel Club. On September 1, 1991, the AKC recognized the Australian Shepherd breed and on January 1, 1993, accepted them into the Herding Group.

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The Pug is of Chinese origin and dates back to the pre-Christian era. They were prized possessions of the Emperors of China and lived in a most luxurious atmosphere and at times were even guarded by soldiers. Records show that three types of short nosed dogs were bred by the Chinese. They were the Lion dog, the Pekingese and the Lo-sze. The Lo-sze or "Foo Dog" was the ancient Pug. The Dutch traders brought the Pugs from the east to Holland and to England. The more refined Pug that we know today must be credited to the English. This happy little dog was enjoyed by many Monarchs of Europe and to this day is a favorite with royalty and discerning people all over the world. The American Kennel Club first recognized the breed in 1885. The Pug's popularity grew by leaps and bounds but then dwindled by the turn of the century. A few dedicated breeders kept the breed going and slowly the pug reappeared on the American scene. The Pug Dog Club of America was founded in 1931 and recognized by the AKC that same year. The Pug is enjoying a rather steady rate of growth in popularity at the present time. He is not so popular as to be common nor so unknown as to be rare. A Pug's character is unique in that he is a clown at heart with a terrific sense of humor but at the same time he carries himself with great dignity. They are not too delicate for fun and games. A pug is anxious to please, anxious to learn and anxious to love. His biggest requirement is that you love him back.