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Our Dogs
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Daybreak's Inspiration CD,
STDs, CGC |
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Daybreak's B True To Yourself
AKC/ASCA CDX, RN, CGC, NA, FFX-A P, NAJ, FFX-A P, RS-N, NAC, FFX-A P, JS-N,
NJC, DNA-VP (AKC ptd, ASCA major ptd - 10 pts)
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Daybreak's Honesty RN, HCT, CGC |
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Daybreak's Autumn Oak |
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Daybreak's Genuinely Happy RN,
ASCA major pointed |
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Being a small kennel, we have 5 dogs right now, Flash, Forrest, True, Merri and Jacqui. Each has multiple titles (if old enough) and more being added
all the time. All of our dogs are registered with AKC and ASCA. We compete in
both registries.
Regarding breeding we have hips certified with OFA and/or with Penn-hip. We feel
the information gleaned from both methods is valuable. That said, we do not
believe that all hip problems are attributable to genetics. The environment,
meaning primarily diet, vaccines and exercise, play a role in how your dog's
hips or elbows will turn out. We feel it is extremely important that you feed
and exercise your puppy properly to avoid dysplasia.
At Daybreak Kennel we also check thyroid and eyes. Our breeding animals have
their eyes CERF'd annually. These are genetic problems in the Australian
Shepherd and it is only through responsible breeding and screening that we will
reduce the incidence of these concerns.
Equally important as physical soundness, our dogs must have the correct
temperament for the breed. We will not use any shy or aggressive dogs in our
breeding program. From there we look for superior intelligence coupled with a
good work ethic. We want a dog who loves to work, be it obedience, herding,
agility or whatever. They must be versatile, focused, sensible and want to
please.
Since we breed so infrequently we try to make every litter count. We breed the
type of dog we think best personifies the standard. In addition to the above
traits, we feel that movement is extremely important. If a dog can't move freely
and easily, he can't work sheep all day, or do a lot of jumping in agility or
obedience. A good shoulder layback and proper front-end assembly is a must. That
has to be balanced with correct angulation in the rear and a good strong rear.
This balanced, solid body, is complimented by a typey head. Coat and markings
are not as important. We like the moderate coat called for by the standard. In
fact we love that word "moderate". We feel it truly exemplifies what our breed was
meant to be.
We fell in love with the Australian Shepherd because of their temperament,
intelligence, hardiness and good looks. We hope to keep the breed the way we
found it.
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