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About Us and Our Breeding Program
We consist of My husband Wesley Badgett, Myself Ashley Badgett, and of coarse our three little blessings Noah (4), Katelyn (2), and Benjamin (1). As parents of small children we understand the importance and value of a solid & sound minded Family Pet that you can trust and that loves everyone in the entire family. We live on a small ranch of approximately 130 acres which is full of beautiful rolling hills, pristine pastures, a fresh water spring fed creek that runs clean all year long, and numerous numerous other little critters. I have owned Australian Shepherds on and off my entire childhood and adult life and about 5 years ago we decided to start raising our very own Miniature Australian Shepherds. My personal preference and passion is in the Miniature Sized Australian Shepherds because of their Compact yet extremely Versatile size. Rarely do we have any puppies Maturing under 13" tall or over 16" tall. Much more importantly than their size we breed our dogs for the great "qualities" that they posses of their Breed Characteristics, sadly most of which are often overlooked these days. Be leery of a Breeder who is breeding dogs simply to produce a litter of cute cuddly puppies and does not appear to be striving to preserve The Breed's True Characteristics. To better understand the breed characteristics please click the link below to read over The Australian Shepherd Breed Standard for further knowledge and understanding I recommend reading "The Structure & Movement of The Australian Shepherd in Pictures & Drawings" it is a great book and it helps you develop an eye for correctness. Our Miniature Australian Shepherds have become a passion and devotion of ours, we are everyday researching and discovering any new possibilities to better improve our already wonderful Breed.
About Our Miniature Australian Shepherds
All of our breeding stock Mini or Toy Aussies are very selectively chosen for Temperament, Health, Trainability, Conformation, and versatility. All of our dogs MUST have a good level mind set other wise they are not allowed into our breeding program. Overly aggressive, ill tempered, overly stimulated, or overly hyper dogs are also not allowed into our breeding program. All of our breeding adults male or female have undergone all necessary health testing. Producing Top Quality, Healthy, Family Companions that still hold true to the breed standards is our main goal here at Ashland Aussies, so even if a dog is has a seemingly flawless exterior their mind is Always firstly considered and there are no exceptions.
Our puppies are raised by us and our children and will have been well socialized before you take your new puppy home. Getting a happy, healthy and well adjusted puppy is our goal. Breeding rights are available but ONLY to Knowledgeable and Expericenced breeders/kennels that are diligently working to improve The Australian Shepherd Breed Toy, Mini, or Standard. Breeding rights will ONLY be given to puppies or adults that have been evaluated to meet The Breed Standard.
Our breeding stock Must meet the " The Australian Shepherd Breed Standards " or they are not allowed into our breeding program. We do not breed a pair of dogs simply to produce a litter of cute fluffy puppies, but we breed dogs that can greatly complement this already outstanding Breed characteristics. Please see the Page On " The Australian Shepherd Breed Standards "
We feed our dogs and puppies only the very best quality dog foods and NuVet Supplements and spare no expense. Good Nutrition starts very early for all of our puppies here and helps the puppies build strong bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments. Each of our puppies leaves here with a Puppy Care Package full of helpful information on caring for your new puppy, and also a sample of their puppy food and a sample of their NuVet Vitamins. Our dogs have a 3 acre tract of fenced land that belongs only to them and to us, and on it we are currently constructing agility courses for their fun & enjoyment. Our Mothers and babies are kept in-doors as well as out-doors especially during extreme temperatures, they are all let out numerous times a day with adult supervision to play, potty, discover, and learn about the great big world around them. We take much pride in raising healthy, well adjusted, and happy puppies!
All of our Dogs and Puppies are on a very strict Vaccination and De-worming regimen that has been highly complemented by numerous veterinarians across the Country. Each puppy or dog will be provided with a health and vaccination sheet which you can then take with you to your veterinarian for your new puppy health check up. On our website we have provided numerous ideas, articles, literature and links for you to continue or further your education & knowledge of The Australian Shepherd so please feel free to browse our site. Remember I am always available for any questions or concerns so please do feel free to contact me via e-mail or Phone at any time. Thank you for looking at our website!
What to Expect When You Visit the Vet
A Guide for Pet Owners
Knowing a little bit about what to expect on your pet's visit to the vet will help both you and your pet have an easier visit. Our pet's often sense our emotional states and mirror them in their own behavior. So, if you're apprehensive about going to the vet, chances are your pet will be too!
Taking your pet in for a yearly well pet exam and vaccinations is a lot like going in for your own yearly wellness physical. . This is a good time for the doctor to take a really close look at your pet and get a good healthy baseline profile of your pet, just in case an illness appears within the coming year.
Your veterinarian will make written notes on a medical chart, just like your doctor. Medical history is as important in treating animals as it is in treating humans. In today's advanced medical offices, the handwritten data will later be entered into a computer, making it easier for the vet's office staff to send you yearly reminders for vaccines,etc. In some offices, the doctor or an assistant may enter the information directly into a computer terminal.
During a thorough general physical exam, your veterinarian will be touching your pet, feeling your pet's body and observing any visual signs of health or potential problem areas. The vet will evaluate your entire pet, including (but not limited to):
Eyes
Ears
Abdominal activity
Heart rate
Lung function
Pulse
Teeth and gums
Feet, pads, and toe nails
Temperature
If your pet is being seen for a particular reason, your vet will focus more time on that area; but as a general rule, a thorough exam will entail your pet being evaluated from head to toe.
A comprehensive physical exam performed by your veterinarian can detect minor abnormalities before they become serious problems as well as identify major organ dysfunction without extensive and expensive tests.
Once the physical evaluation is complete, you vet may ask you about any behavioral issues and give you a chance to ask any questions. If this is your first visit to the vet, ask about emergency care procedures and alternative emergency phone numbers.
Wesley and Ashley Badgett
*504 Hartigan St.
Hoxie, Ar. 72433
Phone 1-870-378-7575
Or E-mail us at
AshlandMiniAussies@yahoo.com
*This Address is NOT our location, ONLY a mailing address!!!
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First Please Enjoy Some Pictures Of Our Facilities....
This is a view of our Grooming & Evaluation Tables. This is where we groom and evaluate all of our puppies. There is also lots of space for storage so everything stays very organized and tidy.
Another view of the Grooming & Evaluation Tables, and also a view of our bathing area as well.
My Desk this is where I keep a lot of notes, files, and updates about all of our puppies and mothers.
This is a view of Our Nursery where our puppies are born and nursed for the first 3-4 weeks of their lives.
This is just a shot of some free space for indoor puppy and kid play. Also Meet Ashland's Tell It Like It Is " Izzy ". As you can see I am never alone whether accompanied by our Children or our Furry Children.
Here is a closer shot of our Evaluation Table & Grooming Table. The stereo above is always kept on.
This is a picture of our indoor puppy play area. This is where the puppies go while they are being weaned and started potty training, this also offers a great place for the puppies to play when our weather is not so agreeable.
