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| Meadowlawn Australian Shepherds |
Litter Information
| **Proudly Raw Fed & Minimally Vaccinated** |
| Contact: Kim & Sarah Patterson Cologne, MN, USA H: (952)467-2765 C: (612)554-2291 |
Meadowlawn Australian Shepherds is very small breeding kennel. We
generally only breed 1-2 litters in a calendar year after many months of
planning and only when we are looking for something to keep for
ourselves. Of course, there is typically more than one puppy in a litter,
therefore we do place puppies in show, performance & companion homes.
When a person/family contacts us, many questions are asked of the
prospective buyer. This is only to ensure that an Aussie is the right breed,
which personality/temperament would be best suited for them and finally
that they have planned and are ready to take on the big responsibility of a
pet. An Aussie is a 12-14 year committment that cannot be taken lightly.
Any dog we breed is registered with AKC & ASCA, is OFA'd Fair, Good, or
Excellent (all are *normal* ratings), have had their eyes cleared within a year
of the breeding, are proven in conformation and/or performance (boasting
titles in AKC & ASCA), and are healthy, quality specimens of the breed.
We place our puppies with all general guarantees, which include:
-free from Epilepsy (seizures) (show, performance & pet homes)
-free from Hereditary Hip Dysplasia (show, performance & pet homes)
-free from any debilitating eye defect (show, peformance & pet homes)
-free from monarchism or chriptorchism (1 or no testicles) (show homes
only)
-free from any disqualifying fault (show homes only)
All of our puppies have their eyes cleared before leaving for their new
homes, and have *begun* their "house-breaking" and "leash-breaking"
training. We also introduce clicker training from the moment their ears
open to challenge their minds and instill a connection with humans.
A little about Clicker Training:
We began this with our recent litter and while I was skeptical at first, I was
blown away with the difference it made. To see a 5 week old puppy figure
out "watch me" is amazing. Rather than a 5 or 6 week old blob, we had 5
and 6 week old thinking machines. <smiles> The idea is that the "click" is a
consistent reinforcer that is clear for puppies to understand. We started
out clicking each time they went to mom to nurse, and when they went to
their bowl to eat. As they got a bit older, I took each puppy individually in
a room, and every time they came to me, I clicked & treated. Then I moved
to clicking & treating when they looked up at me. I never asked for it, just
waited for the behavior to come naturally and then rewarded. I have found
that this way of foundation training makes a proactive dog, rather than a
reactive dog. Rather than the dog staring at you blankly, waiting for a
command, they are actively figuring out what you want. I do eventually
wean away from the clicker and use my voice as I always have my voice
with me and not always my clicker. But I will, from now on, use clicker
training as a great foundation tool for all of my puppies.
We strongly encourage our buyers to feed their new puppy a raw diet, with
minimal vaccinations. We have tons of information if you are new to this
concept. At the least, we require a protein based kibble that we will
approve.
We highly recommend our puppies go to puppy classes, as well, for extra
socialization and helpful training tips for their new owners. Of course, we
are always here for additional support after the puppy goes to it's new
home.
All puppies are given maximum socialization right from the start. They are
raised "under foot" and are handled almost constantly every day. When
they are old enough, they are taken to various places, including Sarah's
work (Pet Clips in Excelsior, MN) as well as Dog Works Training Center for
extensive socialization. There they become used to blow dryers, bathes, nail
trimming, many other dogs, & numerous adults & kids. We never raise more
than one litter at a time as to ensure that every puppy in a litter has
individual attention and has more than adequate socialization, as well as
spending time with, and answering questions a potential buyer has. This high
standard cannot be achieved with more than one litter at a time.
We do not place any of our puppies into solely "breeding" homes. Any
puppy we allow to be left intact will only go to competitive show and/or
performance homes, whose main goals are training and showing, but are
interested in responsible breeding down the road.
Our companion puppies are sold on a limited registration and *must* be
spayed/neutered at sexual maturity.
If you are further interested in a Meadowlawn puppy, please fill out our
Questionnaire. Please be sure to give us a descriptive background of dogs
you have owned, your lifestyle, why you have chosen to purchase an
Australian Shepherd, and any other info you can give us. Giving us as
much information will help us in placing the right puppy with you. This will
make for a happy owner AND and happy dog.
generally only breed 1-2 litters in a calendar year after many months of
planning and only when we are looking for something to keep for
ourselves. Of course, there is typically more than one puppy in a litter,
therefore we do place puppies in show, performance & companion homes.
When a person/family contacts us, many questions are asked of the
prospective buyer. This is only to ensure that an Aussie is the right breed,
which personality/temperament would be best suited for them and finally
that they have planned and are ready to take on the big responsibility of a
pet. An Aussie is a 12-14 year committment that cannot be taken lightly.
Any dog we breed is registered with AKC & ASCA, is OFA'd Fair, Good, or
Excellent (all are *normal* ratings), have had their eyes cleared within a year
of the breeding, are proven in conformation and/or performance (boasting
titles in AKC & ASCA), and are healthy, quality specimens of the breed.
We place our puppies with all general guarantees, which include:
-free from Epilepsy (seizures) (show, performance & pet homes)
-free from Hereditary Hip Dysplasia (show, performance & pet homes)
-free from any debilitating eye defect (show, peformance & pet homes)
-free from monarchism or chriptorchism (1 or no testicles) (show homes
only)
-free from any disqualifying fault (show homes only)
All of our puppies have their eyes cleared before leaving for their new
homes, and have *begun* their "house-breaking" and "leash-breaking"
training. We also introduce clicker training from the moment their ears
open to challenge their minds and instill a connection with humans.
A little about Clicker Training:
We began this with our recent litter and while I was skeptical at first, I was
blown away with the difference it made. To see a 5 week old puppy figure
out "watch me" is amazing. Rather than a 5 or 6 week old blob, we had 5
and 6 week old thinking machines. <smiles> The idea is that the "click" is a
consistent reinforcer that is clear for puppies to understand. We started
out clicking each time they went to mom to nurse, and when they went to
their bowl to eat. As they got a bit older, I took each puppy individually in
a room, and every time they came to me, I clicked & treated. Then I moved
to clicking & treating when they looked up at me. I never asked for it, just
waited for the behavior to come naturally and then rewarded. I have found
that this way of foundation training makes a proactive dog, rather than a
reactive dog. Rather than the dog staring at you blankly, waiting for a
command, they are actively figuring out what you want. I do eventually
wean away from the clicker and use my voice as I always have my voice
with me and not always my clicker. But I will, from now on, use clicker
training as a great foundation tool for all of my puppies.
We strongly encourage our buyers to feed their new puppy a raw diet, with
minimal vaccinations. We have tons of information if you are new to this
concept. At the least, we require a protein based kibble that we will
approve.
We highly recommend our puppies go to puppy classes, as well, for extra
socialization and helpful training tips for their new owners. Of course, we
are always here for additional support after the puppy goes to it's new
home.
All puppies are given maximum socialization right from the start. They are
raised "under foot" and are handled almost constantly every day. When
they are old enough, they are taken to various places, including Sarah's
work (Pet Clips in Excelsior, MN) as well as Dog Works Training Center for
extensive socialization. There they become used to blow dryers, bathes, nail
trimming, many other dogs, & numerous adults & kids. We never raise more
than one litter at a time as to ensure that every puppy in a litter has
individual attention and has more than adequate socialization, as well as
spending time with, and answering questions a potential buyer has. This high
standard cannot be achieved with more than one litter at a time.
We do not place any of our puppies into solely "breeding" homes. Any
puppy we allow to be left intact will only go to competitive show and/or
performance homes, whose main goals are training and showing, but are
interested in responsible breeding down the road.
Our companion puppies are sold on a limited registration and *must* be
spayed/neutered at sexual maturity.
If you are further interested in a Meadowlawn puppy, please fill out our
Questionnaire. Please be sure to give us a descriptive background of dogs
you have owned, your lifestyle, why you have chosen to purchase an
Australian Shepherd, and any other info you can give us. Giving us as
much information will help us in placing the right puppy with you. This will
make for a happy owner AND and happy dog.