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Our Philosophy

As was told me when I first walked into the Bayshore Kennel, "all dogs need to be great pets first because only a some will be great in the show ring." I have taken this to heart. If it cannot live in my house, then it is not going to fit in my breeding program.

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What Is an Aussie?

As American as apple pie, the Australian Shepherd was developed in the United States and was bred for herding sheep in the western US and not in Australia as the name implies. The origins of today's AUssie can be dated back to the 1700's.

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Finding a Responsible Breeder

This is not as easy as you think, no one proudly announces that they breed inferior dogs. And frankly some dogs produced from these kennels live long lives, but many people think they are buying a healthy dog and instead end up with a ticking time bomb.

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The Cost of A Good Puppy

Before I got into dogs I always wondered why puppies were so expensive. I mean rescues are full of wonderful companions. When I got into the world of purebreds I started to understand all of the costs and now that I am breeding I really get it.

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"If it cannot live in my house, then it is not going to fit in my breeding program." Jodie Strait

Read Our Story

We call her Hannah Montana with fur. She will dazzle you in the ring then fall asleep curled at your feet. She can meet children at a school in the morning and show you her athletic ability in agility.

To the world she is known as AKC CH Bayshore's Bumble Bee but to our family she is simply Bummy. She is also the foundation of our kennel. She is one of a kind.

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The total package is what we strive for in our Aussies

Winning in the ring is great, showing you can do what an Aussie was born to do is better, but being able to do all this and be someone's best friend is what is important to us.

No matter if your dog is a Champion in the ring or a champion in your home, we will be there cheering you and your puppy on! Every puppy should be part of a story that ends...they lived happily ever after.

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