Windmill Australian Shepherd’s
History & Mission Statement

I first met this breed while I was training and showing horses in 1965. I have been involved with Australian Shepherds ever since. My first registered Australian Shepherd was purchased in 1978. I competed in obedience for 2 years while studying the breed, genetics, structure and acquiring knowledge that would allow me to start a successful breeding program. My kennel name was registered in January 1980 and is now a permanently registered ASCA kennel name. Windmill is also a registered kennel name for Australian Shepherds with the AKC.

I am currently serving on the ASCA Legislation committee, ASCA Health and Genetics committee as well as the ASCA Hall of Fame committee. I am a lifetime member of PASA, a local ASCA affiliate club, since 1977 and have I held all positions, from President to Affiliate Rep.

Windmill has produced dogs that have successfully competed in all areas of competition, generation after generation after generation. At ASCA National Specialties and pre-shows, Windmill dogs have received multiple Premier CH. Awards, high scoring obedience awards, brood bitch class placements, winner of the stud dog class as well as multiple class placements in conformation, stock, obedience and agility. 2001 National Specialty Altered Best Opposite Sex was Ch.Windmill’s Charmer For Lynn, CDX. She was 8.5 years old at the time of this win. ATCH A-CH Windmill's Jinn Fizz as been to the agility finals twice and both times placed in the top 10. At regional competitions, they have received multiple BOB, BOS awards as well as multiple High Scoring awards in obedience and agility. We are now training and competing on stock and have received multiple high in trial/high combined awards.

All of my breeding dogs are microchipped or tattooed, hips are OFA good or excellent, elbows normal and eyes are cleared yearly. They are MDR1 tested normal/normal(with 1 exception being normal/mutant)and all are DNA profiled. In addition they all have full dentition and scissors bite. Current breeding dogs are DNA tested for hereditary cataracts as well.

My goal, from the beginning, has been to breed mentally stable, structurally sound, moderate, athletic dogs, capable of doing any task they are trained for. Longevity and health are key issues and will not be sacrificed to achieve these goals.

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