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Experienced Breeders
At Maple Shade Farms we take pride in our Australian Shepherds. Our country setting provides a wonderful environment for raising quality dogs that can spend a lot of time roaming our woodlands and meadows. We started with foundation stock focused in herding on our dairy farm. As time passed we included show lines. We have wanted to offer the more traditional Irish spotting seen in tri-colored show lines, along with the thicker coats that show lines have. While adding these characteristics, we also have worked to maintain some of the traditional herding instincts that Aussies are known for. Another focus for us at Maple Shade Farms is breeding for size. Our males will average 60-75 pounds, while our females will be between 45-60 pounds. This is somewhat larger than traditional AKC standards, however we always have a few dogs that fall well within the standard weights. You may see advertisements for dogs called teacup, toy, or miniature Australian Shepherds. Australian Shepherd breeders don't recognize these dogs as true Australian Shepherds.
We have been breeding Aussies for over 10 years with a focus on dogs that will be suitable on the farm or in the suburbs. We have not engaged in showing our dogs or entering them in trials.
Happy, Healthy Bloodline
All of our dogs have been tested for genetic abnormalities. We have used both Paw Print Genetics and Embark in our testing. Breeding is done selectively to ensure that unwanted genetic conditions are minimized in our puppies. We offer a 1-year Health Guarantee against any serious congenital defect on all our puppies. Our Aussies are provided with a healthy diet of dry food as adults in brands such as Purina, Nutro, Canidae, and Diamond Natural. We encourage pet owners to research the many myths that exist about which pet food is "best" or of the highest quality.
We also offer appropriate wet foods to nursing mothers and puppies. Puppies are also provided with whole cow's milk* and dry puppy chow at the appropriate age.
Our dogs are vaccinated and wormed on a regular schedule and have access to appropriate veterinary care when necessary.
*We understand that there are a multitude of organizations and even veterinarians that would suggest the use of cow's milk should be limited or avoided. As breeders with a long history with English Shepherds, Border Collies and Australian Shepherds on our dairy farm, we can assure you that adding cow's milk to your puppy or adult dog's diet is not harmful. As with all diets, you must introduce foods in moderation and with observation. We have never experienced ill effects from offering cow's milk to our dogs or puppies.
Amazing Aussies!
For many years, Aussies have been valued by stockmen for their versatility and trainability. While they continue to work as stock dogs and compete in herding trials, they have earned recognition in other roles due to their trainability and eagerness to please and are highly regarded for their skills in obedience. Like many working breeds, Aussies have considerable energy and drive. They often excel at dog sports such as dog agility and frisbee and are also highly successful as search and rescue dogs, disaster dogs, detection dogs, guide dogs, service dogs, and therapy dogs. They are considered the 17th-most popular dog breed in the United States. (source Wikipedia)
Intelligent, hard working, and versatile, the Aussie is a no-nonsense dog who thrives in a home where his brains and energy are put to good use. You don't have to keep a flock of sheep if you live with an Aussie — although it doesn't hurt — but you do have to keep him busy. He's a high-energy dog who doesn't know the meaning of couch potato and wouldn't approve of it if he did.
Because he's got energy to burn, he needs plenty of exercise — a walk around the neighborhood won't cut it — and at least a small yard to help him from becoming stressed. Lacking a job to do, he becomes bored, destructive, and loud. Or he might invent his own job: herding the kids, either yours or the neighbors'; chasing cars or other animals; or taking your house apart. If you don't have the time or energy to train and exercise the Aussie on a daily basis, he's not the breed for you. (source Dogtime.com)
Australian Shepherds are often found to be aloof towards strangers and need to be socialized extensively. If this is not done it may lead to fear of strangers and aggressiveness. You should give your Aussie lots of contact with friends, family, neighbors and even strangers. Take your adolescent Aussie to a variety of venues such as ballgames, parks, city sidewalks and dog-friendly shopping centers. Please note that you not expose your young Aussie pup to these environments unless he or she has been fully vaccinated.
At Maple Shade Farms, we pride ourselves in speaking with prospective owners about their home environment, other pets, children, schedules, level of activity on a daily basis and local veterinary options before placing a puppy. It is important that as a prospective Aussie owner you understand the needs of this amazing breed. We will not place a puppy in an environment that we feel will be unsuitable. Having an Aussie is a commitment of 10-15 years and our goal is to ensure that those years are thoroughly enjoyed and enriched by both you as an owner and your new friend.
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10766 Chapple Stoughton Road, Randolph, New York 14772, United States
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