Facebook page.Hello! Where to begin? We adopted an 'Australian Shepherd Mix' from the pound about 2 years ago. We had never seen a brindle Aussie, but ok. They're the experts right? hehe. He was so calm when we brought him home, it scared me. First vet visit = Kennel Cough, full blown Distemper, ear mites, and so much more. The vet said the Distemper treatment would be costly and many do not survive. We went for it and now have a wonderful family member who has a slight neurological tick that causes him to fall after serious play or running and horrible teeth. But my oh my do we love him.
We enrolled him in basic obedience (the most we have ever done w/our dogs) and the trainer laughed upon our arrival at the first class. She said, "That isn't Australian anything you've got there. I think I saw one of those at a show a few months back though." Two classes later she brought us info on the DS and WOW does he fit the description. We have no background so have no idea if this is what he really is.... but it felt good to have a better starting place. The more we search the more we believe this is at least part of what Mac is.
And.....here we are.
Hiya from TX
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JustMe
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- Tell us about yourself: Mac is our newest canine family member. We adopted him from the pound around June 2010 with all paperwork saying he was and ‘Australian Shepherd Mix.’ Upon walking into obedience training the trainer giggled and said, “that isn’t Australian anything you’ve got there.” The next class she talked to us about the Dutch Shepherd and their potential and dedication. And….here we are.
- Location: H-town, TX
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Hiya from TX
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Shannon. Momma to two bipeds and 5 furry friends. Mac is our 2yr old DS (we think). We got him from the pound labeled as an 'Australian Shepherd Mix.'
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alspyce
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- Tell us about yourself: I am in New York State. Got my first DS about 14 years ago (more or less as a rescue- lost her in Nov.). After years of GSD's, and a few dogs of other breeds (Rotti/Beauceron/Ger. Shorthaired Pointer/ Yorkie and my current Jack Russell) I now have another DS, 4mo female, no name yet, tho I have a few in mind.
Also have a horse-old quarter horse mare-32.
Can't wait for all the snow to get gone! Spring is coming too slow this year! - Location: Corinth, New York
Re: Hiya from TX
Welcome
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France
Chris Carlton/Lyric
Chris Carlton/Lyric
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Dutchringgirl
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- Tell us about yourself: I am a mom of 6 life forces - 2 kids and 3 dogs 1 hamster. I live in Ct. I have trained Ringsport and Agility and have 2 DS, one 15 and 7 and a Basset Hound Cookie who is 2
- Location: Ct, USA
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vneerland
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Re: Hiya from TX
Welcome! Thanks for the intro, Shannon.
Heard about distemper at a local shelter not too long ago, but you have had your dog for 2 years, so I guess it happens more than we like? Glad you saved him. Now...how about some pictures?
Heard about distemper at a local shelter not too long ago, but you have had your dog for 2 years, so I guess it happens more than we like? Glad you saved him. Now...how about some pictures?
Judith Van Neerland Dutch Shepherds 
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Sugars Mom
- Working Dog
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- Tell us about yourself: I adopted a Dutch Shepherd mix (without knowing what she was) from the SPCA here in Victoria BC and am now trying to learn everything I can about this breed. My husband and I work from home most of the time so I thought it was time to get a puppy! We have his 2 boys here half the time and we wanted a nice family dog.
Sugar looks like a miniature Dutch Shepherd with floppy ears, and has every ounce of DS traits in her little body!
I hope to learn from other DS owners and share doggy experiences. - Location: Victoria BC
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leih merigian
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- Tell us about yourself: Had a GSD, am getting a DS puppy in a few weeks. Compete in agility, obedience, and cross train in tons of stuff. Found out about this site from the DS Rescue yahoo list.
Re: Hiya from TX
Glad you joined us...eager for the pics!
leih merigian
Vrijheid's H'Geyser
Zodiac vom Younghaus (over the bridge)
Central VA (near Charlottesville)
It's never too late to have a happy childhood...
Vrijheid's H'Geyser
Zodiac vom Younghaus (over the bridge)
Central VA (near Charlottesville)
It's never too late to have a happy childhood...
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Marjolein
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- Tell us about yourself: I'm a Dutchie myself ;-) but live in Germany with Johan and my two DS's Cobber-Dingo and Knivil (Dingo and Ivil to friends...)
- Location: Warbeyen, Germany
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Lauren
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- Tell us about yourself: I am a wife, mother of 2 kids, 3 cats, 1 Standard Poodle (10 yrs) and Xena, a Dutch Shepherd Puppy.
Re: Hiya from TX
Welcome! What a lucky dog. I can't wait to see his pictures!
Lauren from Western NC
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Drizlaru
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Re: Hiya from TX
Welcome!
Disclaimer: This post is not intended to send anyone to grief counseling, or a mental trauma hospital. The information in this post is intended for "informational purposes only", and is a product of my own opinion.
Ben MacDonald
Ben MacDonald