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.
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.
AUSTLYN
Australian Cattle Dogs
Top breeder of AKC titled ACD
performance dogs in the PNW
To Contact us: AustlynACDs@aol.com
site updated March 2012
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
Keeper has an unsurpassed 44 titles
OTCH & CH Austlyn's Claybank Keeper AGN, AGNS, AGNJ, AGNJS, RA, MADC, MSDC, AGDC, RAMCL, TT, WD, (Am) CDX, RE
Keeper has an unsurpassed 44 titles
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" Plus the wonderful people who have their relatives!!!
IF YOU DONATE - DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES AND HOW IT IS USED??
READ THIS LETTER FROM ILLINOIS STATE REP JIM SACIA PLEASE think about donating to your local community instead they really need the monies.
READ THIS LETTER FROM ILLINOIS STATE REP JIM SACIA PLEASE think about donating to your local community instead they really need the monies.
My awesome 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 /CKC HSAs
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
Cris Whitehurst finishing her boy Sounder
CH Austlyn N Aireus's Jackaroo Blue RA
CH Austlyn N Aireus's Jackaroo Blue RA
Special card made by Michelle Rogers for her boy Draco as a pup
Cris Whitehursts girl Shine
Austlyn Day Without Rain RN OA OAJ CD
Austlyn Day Without Rain RN OA OAJ CD
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.
Mary and her Dad bringing Bandit home
The sad truth about PETA that people do not seem to realize PLEASE read
February 25, 2012 Documents: PETA kills more than 95 percent of pets in its care
Instead of donating to this group that does not help your local shelters - why not support the 99% and not the 1%. Without your support local shelters may have to close and what will PETA do for your area???
February 25, 2012 Documents: PETA kills more than 95 percent of pets in its care
Instead of donating to this group that does not help your local shelters - why not support the 99% and not the 1%. Without your support local shelters may have to close and what will PETA do for your area???
Jewel lives in Wa with Cecile Drege and her Labradors
Linda Lafferty's girl Tessa -- a Mora pup by Jackson
PLEASE help support your local shelters and WWF
WORLD WILDLIFE FUND
Your shelters and the WWF actively support the lives of animals. Neither PETA or HSUS have any involvement in supporting your local shelters or putting monies into the care of wild life. Make this a better planet and see where your money goes
WORLD WILDLIFE FUND
Your shelters and the WWF actively support the lives of animals. Neither PETA or HSUS have any involvement in supporting your local shelters or putting monies into the care of wild life. Make this a better planet and see where your money goes
Lori Groves boy Tucker spreading the love
Mike Anderson and Captain can often be seen in Sequim, Wa keeping each other active
It is with a very sad heart that I share the news passed to me by Lori Groves of the passing of
Austlyn's Stormin Dustbuster. July 15, 2000 - April 6, 2012
Dusty was from my first breeding thatstarted it all for me From my lovely Jetta and the Waltenburgs ever so awesome Pete
Dusty lived with and was loved by Stacy Lawrence and her husband Jarrod. I can still recall both Lori & Staci coming over as best friends..BOTH of them wanting littermates at the same time. They were my first cattle dog litter interview and they were so easy to like right off!! Tucker and Dusti were good friends for a very long time, almost all my pics of the boys are of them together. I send huge hugs to Stacy & Jerrod and all who knew Dusty, he passed at home and I am sure that was a huge relief as I understand the only thing that boy really hated was going to the vets. It's hard to say good-bye from a distance yet I hope Stacy knows just how special those 2 boys were in my thoughts and memories. RIP Dusty
Austlyn's Stormin Dustbuster. July 15, 2000 - April 6, 2012
Dusty was from my first breeding thatstarted it all for me From my lovely Jetta and the Waltenburgs ever so awesome Pete
Dusty lived with and was loved by Stacy Lawrence and her husband Jarrod. I can still recall both Lori & Staci coming over as best friends..BOTH of them wanting littermates at the same time. They were my first cattle dog litter interview and they were so easy to like right off!! Tucker and Dusti were good friends for a very long time, almost all my pics of the boys are of them together. I send huge hugs to Stacy & Jerrod and all who knew Dusty, he passed at home and I am sure that was a huge relief as I understand the only thing that boy really hated was going to the vets. It's hard to say good-bye from a distance yet I hope Stacy knows just how special those 2 boys were in my thoughts and memories. RIP Dusty
Congratulations to Michelle Pardee and her KATE
Austlyn's Bringing Up Baby, HSAs, PT, CGC
out of Am/Can Ch Austlyn's Life is Good x Austlyn's Bringing Home the Roses
Shown by Megan Scholz for her first major at the Seattle KC 2012
Austlyn's Bringing Up Baby, HSAs, PT, CGC
out of Am/Can Ch Austlyn's Life is Good x Austlyn's Bringing Home the Roses
Shown by Megan Scholz for her first major at the Seattle KC 2012
Dusty and his litterbrother Tucker over the years
Above with Lori Groves - Tucker's Mom
Above with Lori Groves - Tucker's Mom