Howdy!! Just in case you might be interested in the person behind this web site, let me introduce myself beyond simply being a name. I can now claim to be a part of the over 60 crowd...seen Elvis, been to Woodstock, grew up on Long Island, N. Y. and in my 20's crossed to the 'other' coast to California.
October 1999 was another big change as my husband retired and we moved to a beautiful area of SW Washington. We now live on 5 acres so we can truly say 'we've gone to the dogs' Dogs have always been an important part of my life...the very first dog show I attended was the Westminster Show in the early 60's.
First breed I was involved with for showing was the Alaskan Malamute and I still admire the breed greatly. Now we have a more "wash and wear" breed by living with Australian Cattle Dogs....truly a breed 'not for everyone' as they can be a very high energy dogs that need and want to be mentally and physically active. Yet are adaptable to live in most home situations, as long as they are exercised and walked daily and kept mentally stimulated.
Come on in and meet my dog family, dogs that we bred and some of their owners, current and future breeding plans, and links that may be of help in learning more about the breed.
Thank you for stopping by and do bookmark our website and visit when you can.
Lynda Rocksvold
October 1999 was another big change as my husband retired and we moved to a beautiful area of SW Washington. We now live on 5 acres so we can truly say 'we've gone to the dogs' Dogs have always been an important part of my life...the very first dog show I attended was the Westminster Show in the early 60's.
First breed I was involved with for showing was the Alaskan Malamute and I still admire the breed greatly. Now we have a more "wash and wear" breed by living with Australian Cattle Dogs....truly a breed 'not for everyone' as they can be a very high energy dogs that need and want to be mentally and physically active. Yet are adaptable to live in most home situations, as long as they are exercised and walked daily and kept mentally stimulated.
Come on in and meet my dog family, dogs that we bred and some of their owners, current and future breeding plans, and links that may be of help in learning more about the breed.
Thank you for stopping by and do bookmark our website and visit when you can.
Lynda Rocksvold
AUSTLYN
Australian Cattle Dogs Top breeder of AKC titled ACD
performance dogs in the PNW
To Contact us: AustlynACDs@aol.com
site updated November 2011
Buck photographed by Jeff Jacquish
Keeper & Ann Gunderson
OTCH & CH Austlyn's Claybank Keeper AGN, AGNS, AGNJ, AGNJS, RA, MADC, MSDC, AGDC, RAMCL, TT, WD, (Am) CDX, RE
OTCH & CH Austlyn's Claybank Keeper AGN, AGNS, AGNJ, AGNJS, RA, MADC, MSDC, AGDC, RAMCL, TT, WD, (Am) CDX, RE
Can Ch Austlyn's Outta The Blue HS SDS
Steven Bonk of Canada and DOC winning several HITs one weekend Doc and Steve work on a ranch in Canada
Steven Bonk of Canada and DOC winning several HITs one weekend Doc and Steve work on a ranch in Canada
CH Austlyn's Always A Lady CDX RN OA NAJ CGC TT
Austlyn's Country Star HSAs CKC HIAs STDsc JHD HRDII (Buck)
Lynn Leach & Buck winning several HITs
Lynn Leach & Buck winning several HITs
JETTA with daughter PC - the start of it all and my soul dog. This is my special gal, the one who truely showed me all that this breed can offer and be. All of our successes are because of this awesome gal and her littersister "Sara"
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News and Happenings for AUSTLYN bred dogs
Need a good morning (or anytime) smile watch this Why dogs can be so important to our lives
Or try this thanks to Jeff Olinger sharing..
Below is a link to one great piece of sound engineering work .
It is a composite audio/video of various singers and musicians from different places around the world putting down tracks to the same song. The finished product is tremendous!
The song itself is that classic standard "Stand By Me" released in 1955 by The Staple Singers and released again in 1961 by the Drifters. This composite version is a real toe tapper.
STAND BY ME
Or try this thanks to Jeff Olinger sharing..
Below is a link to one great piece of sound engineering work .
It is a composite audio/video of various singers and musicians from different places around the world putting down tracks to the same song. The finished product is tremendous!
The song itself is that classic standard "Stand By Me" released in 1955 by The Staple Singers and released again in 1961 by the Drifters. This composite version is a real toe tapper.
STAND BY ME
My future Son-In-Law Mark Bernardini and his Panda x Leah boy HARLEY
Baron at 7 weeks
Keeper at 3 years old
Am/Can CH Aquila's Cat Dog Ballou AKC PT CKC HS
Bali has qualified for the new CKC Herding Championship Showcase to be held in BC Canada this Oct. Bali is the only ACD to qualify in the top 10 in the Intermediate class WTG Bali, Jane & Kristen Thompson her handler and herding Trainer. Bali was co-bred by myself, Jane Ward & Laura Steward out of BISS CH Wallaby Outback Wonda and Am/Can CH Austlyn's Silver'n Jade.
My "Lovely Lessa" AKA Ch Austlyn's Bold As Brass had an awesome day. We only showed at the CACDC Area Specialty show cluster one day. Lessa won her Veterans Sweeps 10+ class then went on to win Best Veteran in Show. Then to top that off she ended the day going SELECT BITCH in the regular classes from the 10+ Veteran class. This gal was truely retired finishing in 10 shows in 2-3 months. She came out again 7 years later for the 2010 Nationals in Calif, and then again for this CACDC show. I am so proud of her!!! Handled by Savanna Skinner
Ch Austlyn's Bold As Brass "Lessa"
Sally lives in So Calif with ACD's Emily (sitting) and Nitro (lying down) and friend
Tommy is now called Tobias and lives with his new family in British Columbia
STAR had nine pups 11-7-11 7 boys and 2 girls
check out Nursery News for more info
Blue male pups still available
check out Nursery News for more info
Blue male pups still available
Kona is available
Kona video new toy
Kona video new toy
Star x Ice pup with his own opinion!!
Code of Ethics breeder with the ACDCA (Australian Cattle Dog Club of America)