Rustic Star Toy and Mini Aussies

09/19/2023

Sunrise over the river this morning.
“This is the day that the Lord has made”

09/08/2023

09/06/2023

Posting this pretty little litter for a friend. The dad to these is out of the Rustic Star lines. These are Toys and should stay on the smaller side. Beautiful red merle female. Black tri male and female. All have great markings. DoB 8-27-23 ASDR Reg. SW Mo

12/25/2022

Paisley says “Merry Christmas Eve”!!

11/01/2022

Here are some Halloween fun shots from some of the family!!

10/22/2022

Another one of my past babies. I have to say she is almost perfect!

10/22/2022

Beautiful Ruby sent us an update!! Looks like she is enjoying her day!

10/21/2022

💙Adopted💙

08/26/2022

It’s National Dog Day!!!
Thanks Jordan Smith for sharing!!!

08/03/2022

UPDATE — She has found her forever home! Thanks Brittany Flood!!

💕💕💕Toy Red Merle Female💕💕💕

Who can resist a split face!!
7 weeks old. Will be a small Toy.

06/26/2022

Only one left!!

💥💥💥HOLIDAY SPECIAL 💥💥💥

These guys are DRASTICALLY REDUCED!!!

06/23/2022

I get asked this all the time. Please read. This pretty much sums it up!

 Male vs. Female

Does a male or a female make a better pet for you and your family?

It’s not uncommon for people to believe that a female dog will make a better pet. We get a lot of calls for people wanting that “special little girl”. For whatever reason they don’t think that females will exhibit “alpha” behaviors like hu***ng and/or marking. A lot of people think that females are more passive and friendly and that they don’t take part in fighting over dominance, which could NOT be farther from the truth. If you check out the structure of dog packs, the females determine the pecking order and rule the roost. The result of that behavior is that the females become more stubborn, independent, and territorial than the males. These females are much more intent on exercising their control by participating in that “alpha” behavior like hu***ng. Most fighting will usually break out between two females.

Males tend to be more affectionate, exuberant, attentive, and even more demanding of attention. The males are very attached to their owners, tending to be more dedicated, reliable and less temperamental. They are more sociable, more accepting of other pets, playful for years, and take quicker to children. Most boys are easily motivated by treats/food, words of praise and are so eager to please that training actually becomes easier. Their playful nature, however, can make males more easily distracted. The boys are more likely to act silly and more puppy-like, always wanting to play games, no matter what their age. The boys are fun-loving until the day they die, whereas girls tend to be more standoffish and dignified the older they get.

Neutered males rarely exhibit secondary sexual behavior such as marking and lifting their legs or hu***ng. Once the testosterone levels recede after neutering, most of these behaviors will disappear if they ever existed. Boys who were neutered early (by five months of age) usually don’t ever raise their leg to urinate.

So before making your decision on that age old dilemma of male verses female, hopefully this will give you some helpful info to think about.

06/21/2022

Another Pupdate! 💕💕

05/16/2022

Got a “Tex” update today! He and Brady are best buddies!! Jordan Smith

05/12/2022

Puppy Update!

She’s beyond spoiled and loving the horse show world! Sue L. Wheeler

05/02/2022

Sweet little Josie’s Mom is so excited for her to come home! She is going to be so loved!!

04/28/2022

💙Always love these updates!!💙
💙Gunny💙
💙 Shadow x Cowboy💙
These lines produce the loyalty, attentiveness, and learning ability that distinguishes this breed as what an Aussie should be.

04/22/2022

04/17/2022

Happy Easter from Gidget!!

04/15/2022

You have an Aussie.
You have a breed that's a little over 150 years old.
You have a breed that is the only herding stock dog originally bred in America, and is truly American, being a great big melting pot of different breeds to get what they wanted.
You have a breed that was bred to be able to herd one thousand sheep with a few buddies and only one human shepherd.
You have an Aussie.
You have a breed that was bred for sheep but able to think and adjust to herd ducks, geese, pig, chickens, and rabbits And each one herded differently .
You have a breed that guarded all those sheep, ducks, geese, and rabbits, so it made sure it kept it's eyes on you.
You have a breed that has guarding instincts as strong as it's herding instincts.
You have a breed that ranchers loved because if you needed something done, it could do it.
You have an Aussie.
You have a breed that was known as early as 1860 for it's intelligence, gentleness, loyalty and uncompromising courage and strength in the face of danger.
You have a breed that was bred to have no trouble continually moving with a comfortable lope all day. Every day.
You have a breed that doesn't care about the weather, and has worked everywhere from Antarctica to the hot dry plains of Texas.
You have an Aussie.
You have a breed that is known for incredible energy and intelligence and also being one of the most destructive dogs there is when those aren't taken care of.
You have a breed that you thought you knew what it took to raise one, and was still surprised. And still got another one.
You have a breed that has no problem running your home if they don't think you are doing it right.
You have a breed that made the list of ten most high maintenance dogs. And you weren't surprised.
You have a breed that you have actively talked people out of getting. And laugh when non aussie owners say they can take care of it for a little while.

You have an Aussie and wouldn't trade it for the world.

04/11/2022

It was definitely a little windy yesterday!!

04/07/2022

💙Toy Male💙
Found his perfect home. His name is “Tex”! Thank you Jordan Smith Lori Smith and Cole Smith for his name!!