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What do you like most on          so they don’t get a litter until
                                               aussies?                          they are four. Ideally a litter
                                               We love the aussie character.     at two and then go back to
                                               Which includes their sense of     showing. A male we still like
                                               humor, intelligence. Being a      them to be two years old and
                                               family dog, you can do a lot      all clearance done.
                                               with.
                                                                                 What is the best example of
                                               At what age(s) do you             the breed you have bred so
                                               evaluate your puppies to          far and why?
                                               show potential?                   In forty years of breeding
                                               While we are always watching      we have had some amazing
                                               our litters since birth as they   animals for different reasons.
                                               are raised in our home. We        It would be hard to pick out
                                               like to think you get a good      just one. HOF BIS GCHG
                                               “window” of what they will        HOF Spring Fevers Wanna
                                               look like as adults at eight      Dance was an amazing dog.
                                               weeks. There are so many          Didn’t put a foot wrong and
                                               factors that can change as        had the best temperament.
                                               in bites and teeth. If proper     He was our first Best In
                                               nutrition isn’t done you can      Show dog. HOF CH Spring
                                               lose structure.                   Fevers Entwined while not
                                                                                 a perfect show dog was
                                               What age is ideal for first       an amazing producer, but
                                               litter of the bitch? And when     probably still not as good as
                                               you recommend let a male          her mother HOF CH Spring
                                               stud?                             Fevers Tabu STDds. Tabu
                                               There really isn’t a a set rule   had SVCH, OTCH, ATCH
                                               on breeding a bitch other than    and many champions. HOF
                                               after two and her clearances.     GCHB Spring Fevers Rock
                                               We often are showing our girls    Paper Scissors has produced
                                                                                 beautiful talent puppies.


                                                                                 What do you consider
                                                                                 your biggest highlight and
                                                                                 greatest achievement as a
                                                                                 breeder/owner?
                                                                                 Currently we have some fun
                                                                                 young dogs to name a couple.
                                                                                 MBISS GCHS Spring Fevers
                                                                                 Crowning Achievement is

                          Temperament really is a                                our young dog producing
                                                                                 wonderful and a solid dog’s.
                     priority. If they don’t have a                              We were thrilled and honored
                  solid temperament, it doesn’t                                  to have him win Number One
                                                                                 at the 2023 ASCA Finals.
                     matter how pretty they are.                                 King has the old time aussie
                                                                                 character. I feel totally safe
                                                                                 traveling with this dog.



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