This site has some great links for general information about the Australian Shepherd. Also there are really nice sites for books, Aussie gift items, artwork and clothing.
 
       
       
    Clubs & Registries  
       
   
ASCA   The Australian Shepherd Club of America
USASA   The United States Australian Shepherd Association
AKC   The American Kennel Club
ASCSC   Australian Shepherd Club of Southern California - Sue Graham president (626) 359-1539
ASCSDC   Australian Shepherd Club of San Diego County
HiDesertASC   Hi Desert Australian Shepherd Club
JTASC   Joshua Tree Australian Shepherd Club
OVASC   Ocean View Australian Shepherd Club
WCASA   West Coast Australian Shepherd Association
NADAC   North American Dog Agility Council
USDAA   United States Dog Agility Association
 
       
    Health & Genetics  
       
   
ASHGI   Australian Shepherd Health & Genetics Institute, Inc. Great site for genetic information with info on inheritable diseases and ongoing research projects for the Australian Shepherd.
OFA   Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
PennHip The University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program
CERF   Canine Eye Registration Foundation
University of Missouri   Collecting DNA samples to develop a screening test of Epilepsy in Australian Shepherds. Families and Individual affected dogs DNA will be accepted. Contact Liz Hansen at HansenL@missouri.edu or (573) 884-3712
 
       
    Aussie Art, Books & Gift Items  
       
   
All About Aussies
by Jean Joy Hartnagle-Taylor
A must for your for any Aussie owners library. This book is full of information on all aspects of the Australian Shepherd.
The Australian Shepherd
Champion of Versatility
by Liz Palika
This book is a very well written and educational. It covers care, raising and training the Australian Shepherd. Truly enjoyable reading for the first time Aussie owner or a veteran to the breed. Liz has other books on Aussies and dog training available. E mail Liz for more information on her books.
This is truly the ultimate site for dog books and videos in every category.

 

Louise has created the ultimate Aussie Oil Painting. Aussie Afternoon is available in limited edition prints. This print is a must for every Aussie art collector. Check out Louise's other fine works on her site.
Absolutely beautiful Aussie watercolors, pen & ink prints by the incomparable Julie Rogers. Julie adds new prints all the time, check her site frequently.
Tamara is able to capture the very spirit of the animals she paints. Check out her prints page it has a great Aussie watercolor available.
Original watercolors by Sandy Wisecup pictured in the Nov/Dec 99 Aussie Times. Sandy will paint from your favorite photo. Drop her an e-mail for more info.
Really great wooden gift items. Original designs or custom artwork from your photo. Custom designs can be done on most items.
This site has really great embroidered Aussie gift items and clothing. There is something "Aussie" for everyone here.
 
       
    Aussie Rescue  
       
   
This site has information on Australian Shepherds available for adoption in the Southern California area (Kern, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego counties).
Second Time Around Aussie Rescue, Inc. is a nationwide and Canadian program to help place Australian Shepherds into loving, caring and permanent homes.
 
       
   
     
  These links are to club members whom occasionally have puppies or offer stud service.  
 
   
Blue Myst   David & Laura Fuller
Foxpointe Australian Shepherds   Ron & Dayle Moden
Hat Creek Aussies   Karen S. Russell
Los Chicos Australian Shepherds   Maury & Wendy Finsterwald
Moonwater Australian Shepherds   Judy Pedery-Edwards
Nik Nak Ranch   Kandi D. Nack
Oceana Aussies   Kathy Usher
Red Forrest Australian Shepherds   Laura Diebold
Shady Acres Australian Shepherds   Sandra Penn
Sundown Australian Shepherds   Richard Pittman & Michael Sabo
Taisho Australian Shepherds   Lynn Hamon
 
   
     
  These links are to club members who offer classes in general behavior training and all levels of agility, obedience and therapy dog info.  
 
   
Canine Capers
Roylene Perkins
619-444-9491
  Basic Obedience classes Tuesday nights 7:00 - 8:00 pm at El Cajon Valley Veterinary Clinic. A class worth taking for every dog owner.
Unleashed Lightning
Gary Albino
  Agility and obedience classes, beginner through advanced levels. Group and private lessons are available.