Ashley's Aussies

Another litter expected in Spring 2010.     Ashley's Aussies in Goldendale, Washington is a small "aussie posse" in the Columbia Gorge.

Toy and mini aussies are extremely lovable because of their intelligence, loyalty, size, and entertainment value!

Ashley's Aussies puppies are sold as companion pets on a spay/neuter contract unless otherwise agreed upon.

All adults are ASDR Registered.

I could walk around the yard barefoot in safety.

My house could be carpeted instead of tiled and laminated.

All flat surfaces, clothing, furniture, and cars would be free of hair.

When the doorbell rings, it wouldn't sound like a kennel.

When the doorbell rings, I could get to the door without wading through fuzzy bodies who beat me there.

I could sit on the couch and my bed the way I wanted, without taking into consideration how much space several fur bodies would need to get comfortable.

I would have money and no guilt to go on a real vacation.

I would not be on a first-name basis with 6 veterinarians, as I put their yet unborn grandkids through college.

The most used words in my vocabulary would not be: out, sit, down, come, no, stay, and leave him/her/it ALONE.

My house would not be cordoned off into zones with baby gates or barriers.

I would not talk baby talk: 'Eat your din-din'.  'Yummy, yummy for the tummy'.

My house would not look like a daycare center, with toys everywhere.

My pockets would not contain things like poop bags, treats and an extra leash.

I would no longer have to spell the words
B-A-L-L, F-R-I-S-B-E-E, W-A-L-K, T-R-E-A-T, B-I-K-E, G-O,  R-I-D-E.

I would not have as many leaves (or pine needles) INSIDE my house as outside.

I would not look strangely at people who think having ONE dog/cat ties them down too much.

I'd look forward to spring and the rainy season instead of dreading 'mud' season.

I would not have to answer the question 'Why do you have so many animals' from people who will never have the joy in their lives of knowing they are loved unconditionally by something as close to an angel as they will ever get.

How EMPTY my life would be!!!

 

Reserve your best friend today!

An Australian Shepherd Shares my life - A beauty of a breed.  A dog that's blessed with cunning, intelligence and speed.

The Shepherd is devoted, a protector to the end.  I can't imagine life without my shepherd, my best friend.

Puppies will be wormed accordingly and current on their shots. Their dew claws will be removed and tails docked as well.

 
Feel free to contact us at any time to come visit our "aussie posse".

"JUST A DOG " -

Dedicated to Lily

From time to time people tell me, "Lighten up; it's just a dog," or, "That's a lot of money for just a dog."  They don't understand the distance traveled, time spent, or costs involved for  "Just a dog." Some of my proudest moments have come about with "Just a dog."  Many hours have passed with my only company being "Just a dog," and not once have I felt slighted.  Some of my saddest moments were brought about by "Just a dog."  In those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "Just a dog" provided comfort and purpose to overcome the day.

If you, too, think its "Just a dog," you will probably understand phrases like "Just a friend,"  "Just a sunrise,"  or "Just a promise."   "Just a dog" brings out the compassion and patience that makes me a better person.  Because of "Just a dog" I will rise early, take  long walks and look longingly to the future.

For me and folks like me, it's not "Just a dog."  It's an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment.   "Just a dog" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.

I hope that someday people can understand it's not "Just a dog." It's the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being  "Just a man or woman."

So the next time you hear the phrase "Just a dog," smile, because they  "Just don't understand."

 ~ Author Unknown

Ashley's Aussies is a proud member of the Toy Australian Shepherd Association of America  (TASAA)