Vaquero Australian Shepherds

08/07/2024

We had a great time this past weekend at the ASC of WA show and trial held at Packleader Farm! Thank you to Barbara and Steve for sharing their wonderful farm and thanks to all those who worked so hard to ensure things ran smoothly.

Ken and Codi were a great team, winning the Open Farm Dog Trial on Friday with a score of 120 and earning all of his Open titles in the arena trials as well as a leg in Advanced Ducks. He was also High Score Started dog. Thank you Judges Joan Carrillo and Brad Warren .

The big surprise of the weekend came when Codi came out of the trial arena, stopped for a dip in the stock tank to cool off and rest in the dirt for a moment before heading off with strangers to enter the conformation ring for the first time. They knocked the mud off, did a quick clean up and Codi ended up Reserve Winners Dog to a four point major in the PM show. Special thanks to Breeder Judge Margi Floyd and handler Nicole Kaiser.

While there, I decided to enter Novice Rally with Rette. She earned her first leg two years ago during our first time out in Rally and we haven’t done anything since. She qualified in both trials and earned her Novice Rally title. Thank you Judge Melissa Packel-Borde.

It was so fun seeing old friends and making new ones!

09/25/2023

8 Weeks 😍

***ALL PUPPIES ARE SOLD***

09/25/2023

7 Weeks
Sorry for the delay, but enjoy the chaos. 😁

***ALL PUPPIES ARE SOLD***

09/13/2023

A different take on King of the mountain. Queen of the wobble board? 😆

09/07/2023

09/06/2023

6 Weeks Old 😍

**ALL PUPPIES ARE SOLD**

08/30/2023

The Vaquero Crew growing like weeds.
5 Weeks.

**ALL PUPPIES ARE SPOKEN FOR**

08/30/2023

Quality father daughter time. 😁 Cookie playing with dad, Codi.

08/24/2023

4 Weeks Old
**ALL PUPPIES ARE SPOKEN FOR**

08/17/2023

3 weeks old and getting cuter by the day.

**ALL PUPPIES ARE SPOKEN FOR**

08/17/2023

3 weeks old and they're on the move!

08/10/2023

2 weeks old today (excuse our typo last week 😅)
Some eyes are starting to open and they are beginning to get mobile.

**ALL PUPPIES ARE SPOKEN FOR**

08/03/2023

1 Week Old
Named by the grandkids, who like sugar and puppies. 😂
**ALL PUPPIES ARE SPOKEN FOR**

07/31/2023

We've got puppies!

Litter whelped 7/26/23

Vaquero’s Codigo, STDd, DNA-CP, “Codi” x I Cross My Heart @ Vaquero, DNA-CP, “Harley”
You haven't seen much of these two as we've been focused on other areas since moving to the new ranch, but this cross has a lot to offer. Both have excellent temperaments with drive and strong desire to work. They’re also great at hitting the off switch and hanging out.
Codi and Harley both tested clear with Paw Prints Genetics on the Australian Shepherd Essential Panel and eyes were checked clear in March 2023. Codi’s hips are OFA excellent and elbows are normal. Harley’s hips are OFA good and elbows are normal.
This litter should excel on the ranch or in any performance venue. They would also be excellent companions for an active family.
One Black Tri Male
Two Red Tri Females
Two Blue Merle Females
One Red Merle Female
Please contact us if you are interested in being placed on the waiting list for this litter. Space is limited.

05/05/2023

Somehow we missed sharing this here. Mesa got mail! So proud of her and all of her offspring.

05/12/2021

*********PEPPER HAS BEEN SOLD***********

Tired of seeing Pepper yet? 😉

First up is Pepper showing off her fantastic recall, at top puppy speed. (Those ears! 😆) This week Pepper got to attend a birthday party where she was the star attraction. The attached picture is just a tiny sample of all of the love that she received. She was fascinated by the pigs, but much to her dismay, they weren't as interested in her.

PLEASE READ BEFORE CONTACTING US BY EMAIL
Update with FAQ's...
* Due to no fault of her own, Pepper is back on the market. To clarify, Pepper was NOT returned. Circumstances beyond our control prevented her original sale.
* We are located in Lebanon, OR.
* EMAIL is the best way to contact us.
[email protected]
* Pepper is looking for a forever home with the knowledge to give her the attention that she deserves. As a high energy working breed, Pepper needs an active home to thrive. Whether that is a performance home (herding, agility, etc.) or an active home (hiking, running, etc.) is dependent on the individual circumstances.
*** For more information, please complete the questionnaire at http://www.vaqueroaussies.com/puppies.html and EMAIL it to us at [email protected].
She is a food motivated, toy driven, high drive puppy. When the puppies were tested on ducks at five weeks old, Pepper was the most interested and intense. Just last night, she spent a good chunk of time entertaining herself on our puppy teeter, running to the end and letting it drop before racing back the other end. With all of that said, she is a very sweet puppy and loves to cuddle to the point that the grandkids now call her "Snugglebug". She will make an excellent performance prospect.

04/21/2021

7 Weeks

04/13/2021

6 Weeks

04/06/2021

03/30/2021

Oreo x Silk Puppies - 4 Weeks

03/22/2021

Quick video of the pups after a long play session with the grandkids. Poor Thor just wanted a nap, but his sisters disagreed.

03/22/2021

Oreo x Silk litter - 3 weeks
We finally have names, compliments of the resident Marvel fans. 😀

03/15/2021

Oreo x Silk litter - 2 weeks

03/09/2021

Litter born March 1, 2021. Check out the Oreo x Silk Litter - Born 3/1/2021 album for additional pictures. Also scroll through the pictures from last years litter from this cross.

Vaquero's Double Stuff, CD, RNX, RA, DNA-VP, ASCA Major Pointed, "Oreo"
(CH Copper Hill's No Coincidence, DNA-VP x HOF WTCH I'll Be A Legend At Vaquero, OFTDs, DNA-VP)
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Vaquero's Rawhide N Silk, OTDs, STDc, DNA-VP, "Silk"
(WTCH Vaquero's Shockin' Ya'll, AFTDs, HTD Is, CL1, CGC, DNA-VP x CH Touchstone Moon On The Mojave, STDc, OTDds, DNA-VP)

There *may* be a puppy or two available from this litter. If you are interested in a puppy, please contact us at [email protected] or via pm. Be sure to include info about yourself and what you are looking for in a dog. We value the information provided to ensure a good match.
**We strive to make the best possible matches between puppies and owners based on personality, etc., and will not place puppies based solely on color or gender.