windybrae
- Contact :
- Helen Simpson
- Location :
- Burra SA
A long time love affair with Australian Shepherds has brought us to our love of the Miniature American Shepherd and our first import into South Australia.
From Hampton Hills Miniature American Shepherds comes "Arwen" - Hampton Hills Faith Works @ Windybrae and a wonderful friendship and mentorship with her breeder, Jennifer Hampton.
MAS, as they are affectionately known, are becoming a very popular breed in the country for those of us with a love of "Aussies" who wanted something a bit smaller. To have such an excellent quality young dog as a foundation to our small breeding program, is indeed an honour and a privilege.
Several people unfamiliar with MAS have said, "Oh, she looks just like an Aussie." Indeed they should look exactly like an Australian Shepherd, only smaller.
Arwen has tested clear for Neuroaxonal Dystrophy (NAD) and non-HSF4 cataracts. The rest of her DNA testing has also now been completed and she is completely clear of all inheritable diseases. Eye clearances are done yearly (clear as of June 2024 under the ORCHID/ACES scheme) and hip & elbow xrays are to be completed some time after 2 years of age.
In time, Arwen will be bred to imported semen in close consultation with her breeder.
Our goal for our breeding program is to produce quality over quantity and dogs that best fit the breed standard and with great temperaments.