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Rafter J Aussies

Working Australian Shepherds I bought my first Australian Shepherd in about 2005 and it worked naturally with no formal training.
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I've had Heelers, Border Collies, Catahoulas, and Currs. I've worked beside World Champion Border Collies and have great respect for them but the Aussies have been the most enjoyable and functional for me. I love dogs, particularly dogs that work or hunt, so I really enjoy taking dogs with me on the ranch everyday. For years I've used my red tri male, Ruff to gather and work cattle. My cow work wa

s seasonal up until 2011 when we went to ranching full time. In 2012, I bought my first Slash V working Aussie (Dally) from H-Cross Aussies. She had so much desire and talent I got another Slash V female (Tori). I got my Aussies to help on the ranch, not to raise pups but I do plan to have a few litters and see what they can become. They are patient and loving with my kids and yet so tough with cattle and protective towards strangers. They are tough, smart, loyal, and helpful and I wouldn't enjoy ranching as much without them.

08/20/2024

ASCA registered Rafter J Little Joe is available to a select home. DOB 11/27/21 out of H3 KLF Totempole Full Of Honey X H Cross Rafter J Dally. Joe is intact, 44 #, 22”, and comes with DNA-CP, Paw Print DNA Profiling Certificate, and Paw Print Genetic Health Certificate - 1 copy B12. He is current on vaccinations, extremely friendly, eager to please, loads and rides in pickup bed, good down and recall, excellent fast cat prospect (he hits the woods at a run looking for squirrels), and trial prospect. Hips and elbows not tested - dam is normal and good. PM for more info

03/11/2024

Haven’t done much with Willie. He’s 8 months old out of Deuce x Cotton. He’s just gone with me feeding cows all winter, getting a good recall and starting to down. And never takes his eyes off the cows

01/16/2024

My ice breaking, cow feeding buddy. Dally is always ready, always watching, always waiting for what we’re gonna do next.

12/28/2023

Cotton doesn’t get very far away… even when I’m splitting wood.

12/11/2023

All these people saying bring them inside. Here’s my dogs fighting over the water trough at 35 degrees. We are not the same

11/18/2023

Worked the cows today, including dehorning the old, snotty cows. Brought Willie to see the calves. This was his 1st time to get to do more than bark through the fence. He got knocked on his butt twice and came back biting. If you want one with grip and grit, he’s still available. That’s mom Cotton and Grandma Dally in there, too.

11/14/2023

After a few years in semi-retirement, Rafter J Aussies are back on the daily job. They keep the cows off me while I feed. Only problem is Cotton don’t want to quit. And I must be getting old because this morning I called her a combination of dog names including her grandma Tori (who she acts, sounds, and works just like).
“Cally!” “Rotten!” “Tori!” “COTTON! That’ll do!”

11/05/2023

Leftover pup 1st time to see cattle. 4 months old.

10/22/2023

Rachel making good progress with her blue eyed Deuce x Cotton pup. Almost 4 months old

10/14/2023

Merle and Johnny went to their new ranch jobs in central Missouri today. We started too early in the morning for pictures

09/30/2023

More pup pictures. Deuce x Cotton 13 weeks old

09/19/2023

Got the test results on Merle and Willie. Merle has 1 copy of b12 (bc type) and Willie has 1 copy of DM. They are both available. 12 weeks old. Not sure what we’re doing with Johnny yet.

09/17/2023

Deuce x Cotton red merle pup that went to Minnesota. 10 weeks old, 1st time to see sheep. I like how he’s not following the other dog but moving to the stock on his own.

09/05/2023

So we decided to test Merle and Willie for genetic panels, in case we decide to keep one. Didn’t test Johnny - yet. Upper Management is developing a liking for him so we’ll see. He’s by far the friendliest. Merle is the most like Grandma Dally (independent) and Willie just likes to sing. Deuce X Cotton pups born 6/28/23

08/26/2023

Pup delivery day. She wasn’t sure about it at first, but 2 hours later she was as spoiled as mama Cotton.

08/25/2023

I can’t do this by myself. Dally and Cotton help me get them penned.

08/23/2023

Playing with Uncle Joe, 8 weeks old

08/22/2023

Got it worked out. This blue eyed boy is headed to Minnesota by way of Missouri tonight. All cleaned up and ready to go.

08/21/2023

Anybody headed north from Texarkana to Springfield MO area? Tuesday or Wednesday of this week? Pup needs a ride.

08/19/2023

First two females bathed and ready to go. Waiting on their ride to Beaver, Oklahoma. Cody Brennon

08/19/2023

Photo dump from morning play time. Black male probably the most independent, and least cooperative for pictures. 7 weeks old

08/19/2023

Current litter parent pedigrees: Deuce and Cotton

08/14/2023

Do you know how hard it is to get 2 boys and 4 pups to smile for the camera? Had some extra help with the pups this week. These 4 male pups are available, we’re keeping the boys.

08/12/2023

Lots of help this morning.

08/11/2023

Deuce x Cotton pups 6 weeks old. 4 boys still available. Red Merle’s, red bi, black bi.

08/05/2023

Mom and daughter vs cow pt 2
(Dally and Cotton)
Dally got hooked, tossed In the air (sorry cameraman) and hit the ground ready to keep going. She’s as tough as they come.

08/05/2023

Mom and daughter vs cow pt 1
(Dally and Cotton)

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Doddridge, AR
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Willie the leftover pup

“Willie”

Leftover pup 1st time to see cattle. 4 months old.

Rachel making good progress with her blue eyed Deuce x Cotton pup. Almost 4 months old

Deuce x Cotton pup 10 weeks old. 1st time to see sheep.

Deuce x Cotton red merle pup that went to Minnesota. 10 weeks old, 1st time to see sheep. I like how he’s not following the other dog but moving to the stock on his own.

I can’t do this by myself. Dally and Cotton help me get them penned.

Mom and daughter vs cow pt 2 (Dally and Cotton) Dally got hooked, tossed In the air (sorry cameraman) and hit the ground ready to keep going. She’s as tough as they come.

Mom and daughter vs cow pt 1 (Dally and Cotton)

Hard to beat Dally…

“Little Joe” 13 1/2 weeks old. Pretty typical Dally pup, 1st time cross with Totem after losing Rafter J Notorious Red. Was planning on keeping a female… but she had all males. Been planning on keeping the red bi “Hoss”, but Joe is just like his mama. Hoss looks good, too. Decisions, decisions.

Hoss found the goats for the 1st time. He’ll be 12 weeks this weekend. Think it’s a good cross Kristie Franks

The last word… or bite

Totem x Dally pup ready to go to work. 9 weeks old

Time to move out of the barn and into the pen. Beautiful weather for puppies

Got this message today and Jack said I could share it. He got a Hot Shot x Dally pup almost 2 years ago: Hello Mr. Jones, I wanted to give you an update on her. She is a really nice dog, I use her a lot on pairs and she provides pressure when needed but knows when to back off, I use her to gather cattle out of brush and she has a lot of bite. I work cattle by myself and without her I wouldn’t be able to get the jobs done. She loads trailers and drives them to the pens. In the video we penned a single yearling that was real ornery, he was on the hook and didn’t want to cooperate she was hitting the heel to drive him into the chute and when I needed to back him out of the chute, which he did not want to do, she was hitting the head. The video doesn’t really illustrate her commands and patience but shows her grit and bite. I liked the name Dally so much I named her that as well. I wanted to get another dog from your litter you have now but just don’t have the room for another dog at this time. You sure breed some good dogs.

Hot Shot x Dally female pup, "Bindi", first time on sheep, at 4 months old. Good work Lauren. This pup was hard on chickens before she left for Indiana. This has been a great cross that we'll make again.