Stonepine Fuel Injected

Enzo in action at the recent Delta ASF shows in Turlock. Congratulations to Enzo and Robin!

Stonepine Red Hot Jazz

Congratulations to Kathy Murphy and Jazzy (Rozz x TJ) on their new titles. Watch for Stonepine Red Hot Jazz RE, NA, NAJ, RS-O, JS-N, GS-N to make her debut in the ASCA Altered Conformation ring soon!

Available Puppy

"Oak" is looking for his forever home. This is one gorgeous red tri young male (6 months old). He is leash trained, crate trained, house broken and loves to ride in the truck. He has a great jest for life and hasn't met a person, dog or child he doesn't like. Oak shows a wonderful aptitude and willingness for agility. Please email me for further details (stonepine@hughes.net)

Introduction to the Breed Standard

 A brief overview of what a Breed Standard is and isn't. What makes a Breed Standard great? What makes a Breed Standard hold up over time?

www.stonepine.net/Introduction

AKC/ASCA Breed Standards Comparison

Australian Shepherd Breed Standards Comparison

Australian Shepherd Proportions

 With the help of Shelly Hollen I have created an online study guide on the proportions of the Australian Shepherd.

Proportions Study

The Art of Sportsmanship

Click here to see an article on sportsmanship in the world of purebred dogs. This article was originally published in the AKC Gazette.

Australian Shepherd Breed Characteristics

Click here to see article on "breed characterisitcs" that originally appeared in the AKC Gazette.

About Expression

Click here to see an article on Australian Shepherd "expression" orignally published in the AKC Gazette

For the Good of the Breed

Click here to view the article which originally was published in the AKC Gazettte

A History of the Australian Shepherd

Click here to see an article that originally appeared in the 2004 issue of Dogs in Review magazine.

Australian Shepherd Potential Breed Development

Click here to view some of the breeds that potentially contributed to the Australian Shepherd.

Australian Shepherd Historical Timeline

Click here to see an example of the Australian Shepherd breed timeline

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas from Nannette Newbury, Stonepine Australian Shepherds. Warm wishes to the wonderful families that have Stonepine babies. Happy holidays to friends far and wide. I wish you all prosperity and joy at this most auspicious time of the year. Pictured above is Preston, Heatherhill Point Taken (Ch. Heatherhill Without A Trace x Saddleridge's Latest Craze). Photo courtesy of Trista Hidalgo at www.dynamicdogphotos.com.

Come by Sasha

Sasha, Stonepine Start a Revolution (Ch. Heatherhill Dazzle Revival Man "Deacon" x Ch. Stonepine Sheer Silk "Sash") not only gets it done in the conformation ring, she is now headed for herding. Atta girl!

Happy Birthday!

Stonepine Silk Pie (Ch. Heatherhill Double-O Heaven x Ch.Stonepine Silk) celebrates birthday #6 in style!

Judging in the Netherlands

Pictured left to right: Joni Johnson (TN), Nannette Newbury (CA) and Angie Challenger (UK) during champagne reception prior to judging the Australian Shepherd Club of the Netherlands Specialty show. The following day we attended the Euro Dog Show in nearby Leewarden.

Fossil in the Fall

Stonepine Etched in Time "Fossil" (Ch. Heatherhill Double-O Heaven "Cazz" x Stonepine Etch-A-Sketch "Sketch") owned, loved and photographed by Vicki Greymont.

Face Time

Stonepine Start a Revolution "Sasha"

Attitude!

Stonepine Smoke 'Um "Oak."

The Sasha Boing!

Sasha (Ch. Heatherhill Dazzle Revival Man "Deacon" x Ch. Stonepine Sheer Silk "Sash") and owner-handler Trista Hidalgo at the 2011 ASCA National Specialty (WI). Generally it takes all four feet on the ground to win your class, but "joy" has to count for something, right?

Group 2

CKC Ch Heatherhill Stonepine Prvt Dancer (Ch. Hisaws Its a Cinch for Gingerbred "Cinch" x Ch. Heatherhill Jada De Ville "Jade") wins in style going Winner's Bitch, Best of Winners and a Group 2. Congratulations to owner Sharon Rupple, Hemlock Australian Shepherds

Pirate

Pirate (Ch. Heatherhill Dazzle Revival Man "Deacon" x Dazzle's Pretty Fancy Schmancy "Fancy") takes a break from his agility classes. Pirate is owned and loved by Warren and Deborah Teitelman. Looking forward to seeing Pirate in the conformation ring as well.

First Outing

Stonepine Smoke 'Um "Oak" (Ch. Canyonoaks Turbocharged "Turbo" @ Woodlake x Ch. Stonepine Shiraz "Rozz") at his first show; expertly trained and handled by Trista Hidalgo. Thanks to Dynamic Dog Photos for this pic!

Pure Bliss!

Elle (Stonepine Dollars N Sense x Ch. Stonepine Sheer Silk) and Polly...a perfect match!

Retirement is Grand

Sizzle and Dax join Jenny at the beach. Life is grand!

16th Title

Congratulations to Hailey and her owner-trainer-handler Joanne Prada on their 16th title! Hailey is now: Stonepine Silk Kimono AKC/ASCA CD, RE, OA, AXJ, OF, NJP, RS-N, JS-N, GS-N.

Happy Harvest

Harvest greetings from Ruckus (sitting) and Freedom owned and loved by Marie Couey.

ASCA Nationals Win

Congratulations to Denise Creelman, Sandyland Australian Shepherds, and "Jenna," Stonepine's Dark Side of the Moon on her wins at the 2011 ASCA National Specialty (4th place, Open Black Bitch class) under breeder judge Tina Burks. Jenna is co-owned by Kim Abney Kippert (Canyon Oak Aussies) and Leslie Creelman Sosa. Jenna is by Ch. Crazy Hearts Talk to Me "TJ" and out of Ch. Stonepine Shiraz "Rozz."

Another Birthday Girl!

"Dancer" is a littermate sister to Kacee (see previous post). Both girls celebrated their birthdays this past week in style. CKC CH. Heatherhill Stonepine Prvt Dancer, was Winnner's Bitch at the Blue Ridge Australian Shepherd Club shows (Virginia) for a 3 point major under breeder judge J. Kelsey Jones!