We have only two males standing at stud at this time. They stand to a select number of bitches on a limited basis pursuant to our Stud Contract's terms and conditions. These studs possess the following clearances:

Hips: OFA-good or excellent

Elbows: OFA-Normal

Eyes: Cleared by a Certified Opthalmologist annually plus

HSF4: Cleared as carriers for the most common cataract in our breed

MDR1: Cleared for drug allergies

DNA: parentage certification or verification

Dentition: Scissors

Breed Standard: Adhere to the ASCA & USASA breed standards only

Titles: Proof they have the proper temperament and abilities to title

OUR DOG PHILOSOPHY

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Hit their picture to travel over to each dog's individual webpage. We list all dogs we have on site. Linebred working and Versatility bred

STUDS:

 

OWNED BY STEVE AND ANNE SHOPE/LEGENDS

WTCH Legends of Teewinot's Talon PATDsc RTDsc HATDIIIs DNA-VP (Nationals HIT sheep WI; consistent Finals qualifier when campaigning - Talon is not being trialed much these days - he's semi-retired from the competition but not from ranch duties) - from his first litter - two working trial champions, an agility champ plus some terrific ranchhands

TALON

 

OWNED BY STEVE AND ANNE SHOPE/LEGENDS

WTCH Graingers Everedy Legends Edi PATDsc RTDs AFTDs HTAD III sdc DNA-VP (Nationals High Combined Stockdog Finals Las Vegas; High Combined Stockdog Nationals Trial Colorado) - qualifed for the 2012 Stockdog Finals in Calfornia (watch for him; he & Steve will be there)

EDI

 

OUR UNDER TWO YEAR OLDS BELOW:

 

OWNED BY ANNE SHOPE/LEGENDS & STEPHANIE SHOPE-MCDANIEL/STARN

CH Legends StarN Divine InterventN - born 4/30/10 by CH Deeter CD OTDc ATDsd x CH Karma STDsc - you'll find VCHs WTCHs CHs Bandit, Claugene & Misty behind Mr. Caleb:)

CALEB

INTRODUCING:

OWNED BY STEVE AND ANNE SHOPE/LEGENDS

Legends Country Strong - born 1/6/11 by our WTCH Edi x WTCH Gracie

GARTH

 

NUETERED:

 

OWNED BY ANNE SHOPE/LEGENDS & STEPHANIE SHOPE-MCDANIEL/STARN

VCH CH Legends StarN MaxAMillion asca RE CDX OTDc ATDds & akc CD RE DNA-VP (his brother Pulley is a VCH WTCH CH and is in tact)

MAX

 

OWNED BY STEVE AND ANNE SHOPE/LEGENDS

WTCH Las Rocosa Western Legends RTDsc DNA-CP - GUS (High combined Nationals held in WI plus HIT Cattle; consistent finals qualifier - retired)

GUS

 

DECEASED (BUT ALIVE IN OUR HEARTS):

ALL OWNED BY STEVE & ANNE SHOPE/LEGENDS

HOF VCH WTCH CH Shope's Goodnight Bandit CDX RTDsc HA HX DNA-CP (consistent stockdog finals qualifier) - loved, trained, handled by us

Book DOWN FROM THE MOUNTAIN. Author: JAMES MACKRELL. Don't miss your opportunity to read a terrific book about Australian Shepherds doing what they were bred to do. This is a book for the entire family. Thank you James Mackrell for dedicating this book to our late Bandit and designating some income from the sale of this book to support the research to cure cancer in dogs and help fund the Australian Shepherd Health & Genetics, Inc.

BANDIT

 

Legends StarN Chance w/Hanky Panky CD STDsc DNA-VP - HANK (returned at almost age 10 by his owner to be retired, loved & cared for here at the ranch)

hankHANK