WELCOME
to RunAmok Farm - Home to the original, smaller Australian Shepherd!
The Australian Shepherd, as well as its miniature counterpart, should be clever, debonair, light-hearted, endearing, biddable, intuitive, watchful, protective, athletic, helpful and devoutly loyal to its family. The Aussie should be versatile and adaptable, both at work and at play - physically and mentally able to adjust well into varied lifestyles, enjoying activities such as herding, agility, Frisbee, Flyball, search & rescue, and therapy work. They should have the ability to “do it all”, yet not be “driven” - meaning they should enjoy an active lifestyle, yet also be content to lounge indoors with their family. Click HERE to learn more about Miniature Australian Shepherds...
ABOUT US
My husband, three children, and I live on a modest "hobby" farm, tucked away in the scenic, backwoods paradise of Northern Idaho. Depending upon the time of year, we may have goats, sheep, rabbits or various other farm critters scattered about. Whatever the season, our “Miniature” Australian Shepherds are part of our family; working, playing and living as our constant companions...
OUR BREEDING PROGRAM
With more than 22 years experience breeding dogs and raising puppies, we understand the qualities that make a dog truly "outstanding". Our family maintains a small, elect breeding program of only six dogs; all beautiful, moderately-sized Aussies with proper structure, instinct, and impeccable bloodlines... Exceptional, smaller Aussies - true to the original standard, but perhaps more important, as a family with young children, we have placed great emphasis on sound, family-oriented temperaments.
For obvious reasons, every breeder wishes to portray their particular breeding program as the “best”. Naturally, we could follow suit, boasting about our Champion sire, our Hall Of Fame descendants and renowned working bloodlines. We could brag about our pups excelling in agility, obedience, therapy, search & rescue -- but, quite frankly, that makes us no different than many other sites you have likely already browsed...
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?
Simply leaving our introduction at that base level might sound "great", considering the caliber of our dogs... however, that would not give you the whole picture, or rather, the whole dog. The scope of our breeding program goes far beyond looks, fancy pedigrees, or champion titles - reaching to the very core of natural health and longevity of future generations.
We are one of only a select handful of Naturally-rearing Miniature Australian Shepherd breeders in the entire United States! We are proud members of the Natural-Rearing Breeders Association. Our “natural-rearing” program ensures our puppies are given the very best start – on all levels! They are fed a natural, species appropriate diet; they are not exposed to harmful chemicals; and all of our puppies are raised in our home, with constant interaction with our homeschooling family. Click HERE to learn more about Natural Rearing...
If you are new to this breed, we hope you will share the adventure of owning an Australian Shepherd or Miniature Australian Shepherd one day. It is a life full of humor, loyalty and unforgettable intelligence. Enjoy our site, photos and consider us blessed, as there is no better friend then an Australian Shepherd.
Please feel free to email or to call for more information concerning our puppies. |
