SunSeeker Australian Shepherds

  • Home
  • SunSeeker Australian Shepherds

SunSeeker Australian Shepherds Drivey, biddable dogs all wrapped up in a structurally sound and correct package

Making Moments to Live For

I think it's time to brag on our bred bys again!I'm way behind as most of these achievements where earned in February/Ma...
05/04/2025

I think it's time to brag on our bred bys again!
I'm way behind as most of these achievements where earned in February/March but we are still so incredibly proud of these Teams!!

- SunSeekers Hot Tamale "Molly" earned her novice jumpers(NAJ), novice Regular(NA) and open regular titles(OA) with multiple firsts and placements! Molly was a favorite of mine and it was tough letting her go. Seeing her thrive with Sandy has made it so much easier. Congratulations ladies!

- SunSeekers No Money In the Morning RN RI RE BN CD ACT1 ACT2 ACTJ CGCA TKA "Prim" Absolutely dominated her first AKC Master rally run. Scoring a perfect 100 and winning the class of over 40 master dogs! She followed that up with impressive scores in Excellent and Advanced. The following Sunday she scored a perfect 300, 100 in Masters, 100 in Excellent and 100 in Advanced! Missing High Triple by just a few seconds. Prim was also invited to the AKC Rally Invitational! Very impressive!
Prims agility career is just starting but she was the number one Australian Shepherd in the Freshman division of the AKC Agility League and 2nd place 20 inch. Way to go Prim and Amanda!

SunSeekers Gonna Steal Your Heart NA NAJ RS-N JS-N "Bandit" Finished his Open FAST(OF) title with a Q1st, finished his ASCA jumper open (JS-O) title with a 1st and 2nd, and finished his gambler novice title(GS-N) with a Q1st. In USDAA Bandit finished his starter jumper title and got his second starter snooker(SS) leg with a Q2nd! This boy competes in all the agility venues and is doing so well with his owner Kathryn. Congratulations Bandit and Kathryn!

SunSeekers And Then There Where Three JS-N GS-N "Tres"
This girl thrives off of being kept busy. In early February Tres earned two 2nd places and 1 first place in her agility runs finishing her jumper and gambler novice titles! one of her Jumpers runs was an impressive 16.19 seconds, traveling 6.55 yards per second(no Q, knocked bar)! That's quick, bar or no bar! Mid March Tres had a Q1st in her Regular Open run and a gamblers and Jumpers Q! To top it off she also competed in rally that same day and got a 195 in her first off leash advance rally run! This firecracker is going places! Congratulations Tres and Becky!!

ASCA Altered Pointed SunSeekers Can You Hear Me Now LC-N LD-N LF-N "Echo"
Is making her presence known in the altered ring! In February Echo went WB AND Best Opposite under judge Phillip Peart! She was also awarded reserve winners under PBJ Katelyn Scott Peart and AKC judge John Lucas! Echo also finished her rally novice(RN) title at this same show! The following weekend Echo picked up a few qualifying runs in agility and in March Echo picked up 2 more reserve winners! Congratulations to her owner Laura and thank you for letting me show her in conformation!

ASCA Major Pointed SunSeekers Resistance Is Futile RN RAX GS-N JS-N-OP RS-N JSA-N "Surge"
Has been training hard and made his debut in obedience. Earning a 194 (a verbal command cost them 3 pts) his first time out! Furthermore, Surge finished his Regular standard title(RS-N), and his outstanding performance Jumpers noise title! Surge has been with Jacquie for less than a year and Iam so proud of the team they have become! Jacquie is very similar to me in regards to training and our philosophy of "perfection is relative but we can be the best version of ourselves" and we train until we reach that.

SunSeekers Dont You Wish "Envy"
This life of the party firecracker competed in her first rally trial in early February and got 2 qualifying runs towards her title!

It has been a FABULOUS past two months and we still have more to share! If I have forgotten anyone or forgotten a title, please message me. I can't keep up with all of your success! 😂 The website: www.sunseekeraussies.com will soon be updated!

In 9 days we find out if we have puppies on the way! It's been extremely smooth sailing, which is far from the norm when...
05/04/2025

In 9 days we find out if we have puppies on the way! It's been extremely smooth sailing, which is far from the norm when planning a litter! This litter has over 30 hall of fame inductees, endless champions and performance titles.

Keep your fingers crossed!
Photo below is of baby Echo, ASCA Altered Pointed SunSeekers Can You Hear Me Now RN LC-N LF-N LD-N from our 2022 BIS RBIS MBISS GCHS HOF CH Ashton x CH RTCH ATCH Ariat pairing.

No one believed me when I said this puppy would become something grand. She has proved that over and over again and now ...
28/03/2025

No one believed me when I said this puppy would become something grand. She has proved that over and over again and now has knocked it out of the park with AKCs year end results!

First in rally Excellent A
3rd in rally Advanced A
First in rally Intermediate
9th in novice B Obedience
3rd in Beginner Novice Obedience ...all in 1 years time!

Absolutely outstanding! Iam unbelievably proud of Prim and her talented owner, Amanda! Thank you Amanda for taking her to her potential and loving her as much as we do! 💙

We have had an OUTSTANDING February and March is looking extremely promising! We will be updating this page with our bre...
18/03/2025

We have had an OUTSTANDING February and March is looking extremely promising! We will be updating this page with our bred by wins, our personal wins and exciting litter information this week! 🎉
We will also be updating our website!!

Happy 2nd birthday to our 2023 litter!! We love each one of you and I'm so blessed that I get to see most of you grow up...
23/02/2025

Happy 2nd birthday to our 2023 litter!! We love each one of you and I'm so blessed that I get to see most of you grow up in person! 💙

31/01/2025

Iam very excited about this new team and the adventure they have set out on! Surge(formerly Splurge) left for beautiful Colorado in June of last year and I just had a gut feeling that these two were meant for each other and after some bonding they have begun to showcase their talents with much success! This run was their first weekend trialing in agility and finished their JS-N and GS-N!

Surge is owned by Jackie and co owned by me. Be sure to check out his page on our new website if you haven't already!
http://www.sunseekeraussies.com/surge.html

There is nothing sweeter than watching our bred bys succeed with their owners and January was a very successful month fo...
23/01/2025

There is nothing sweeter than watching our bred bys succeed with their owners and January was a very successful month for them! Here's a quick catch up from the last few trials.

SunSeekers And Then There Were Three JS-N GS-N "Tres"
Finished her novice rally title(RN) with a 198! Not stopping there she earned a regular, Jumpers and gam.blers Q! Big congratulations to her owner Becky for these accomplishments!

SunSeekers Gonna Steal Your Heart NA NAJ RS-N JS-N "Bandit"
Played in two different venues over the weekend and snagged a gam.blers Q, regular Q and finished his ASCA Novice Jumpers title!! Sweeping the first place podium with all 3 runs. The following day he ran in USDAA and Q3rd in started snooker and Q1st in started Jumpers! Huge congratulations to his owner Kathryn!

ASCA Major pointed SunSeekers Resistance Is Futile RN RAX "Surge"
Made his debut in a grand style and finished both his ASCA Jumpers and Gam.blers title! Surge has been putting the hard work in with his co-owner and it's clearly paying off. Very excited to see his future! Surge is co owned with Jacquie Hallenbeck

SunSeekers Can You Hear Me Now LC-N LD-N LF-N "Echo"
Had her first introduction to the altered conformation ring and didn't walk away empty handed. Going Winners b***h under judge Debra Mitchell! Just a few weeks earlier this dog had no idea what conformation was but she was an absolute superstar and owned the ring! Thank you Laura for letting me borrow your girl for a day!

ASCA Major pointed SunSeekers From The Ashes RNX GS-N JS-O RS-N "Ignite"
Unfortunately missed a lot of his agility runs as I was occupied in conformation but he easily finished his Open gam.blers title with an extra gam.ble Q to spare! So excited to run him at the Elite!

These updates will be added to our brand new website shortly. If you haven't checked it out already go take a look and keep an eye on that litters page. ;)

Www.sunseekeraussies.com

I frequently get asked by the public why I crate, both when away and while at home. I ask them if they had any kids, the...
11/01/2025

I frequently get asked by the public why I crate, both when away and while at home. I ask them if they had any kids, the majority said yes, so I asked them what they used to contain their baby/toddler when they couldn't supervise them. Without hesitation they said anything from a bouncer, swing, crib, play pen, etc. Thats when it hit them and I just smiled. Safety is Safety.
Credit to the original poster good-wellesley-dogs-training

We have some New Year brags! Last weekend our dogs netted their first titles and qualifying runs of the year! SunSeeker ...
10/01/2025

We have some New Year brags!

Last weekend our dogs netted their first titles and qualifying runs of the year!

SunSeeker Gonna Steal Your Heart NA NAJ "Bandit" finished his ASCA RS-N title with a Q2, and his JS-N title! This exceptional boy isn't even two yet and is showing incredible promise! I'm so lucky that he lives local and I'll get to watch him grow. Bandit is loved by Kathryn Cockerham

Though not quite the new year, it's still close enough....
SunSeekers No Money In the Morning RN RI RA RE BN CD ACT1 ACT2 ACTJ ACTJ2 CGCA ASCA RNX "Prim" Had a qualifying run in a completely new organization: CPE. A great start to the new year! Prim is quite the hotrod and her owner Amanda Guthrie has done a fabulous job at making her shine when Prim just wants to go fast. 🤪

ASCA Major pointed SunSeekers From The Ashes RNX GS-N JS-N RS-N "Ignite" is taking the forefront of my program and he did not disappoint. Entered only for 1 day he qualified 4 out of a possible 5 times, is handler(me) messed him up on one round. Oops. He swept the podium however with 4 firsts and a new Open Jumpers(JS-O) title! He marks my first bred by to be an Elite dog! Ignite is owned by myself.

ASCA Major pointed Trilogys Electrifying at SunSeeker JS-N "Electra" was exremely naughty last weekend but still managed to get 2 regular Qs and 2 jumper Qs, with two firsts and a second respectively. The two jumper Qs gave her a new Open Jumpers title! Electra is owned by myself.

Hang on tight, the SunSeeker group is just warming up and we are bringing the heat to 2025! 🔥😎


Plans are set in place, and hopefully in a few months we will be taking a northern road trip!🤞I'm excited to take you al...
02/01/2025

Plans are set in place, and hopefully in a few months we will be taking a northern road trip!🤞I'm excited to take you all along on this journey, and to educate on the costs related to a wellbred, purebred litter. It's not all pennies, sunshine and rainbows! In addition, this will not cover the costs to raise the dam, genetic testing, OFA radiographs, echos, eye testing, and all of the show costs to prove she is worthy of producing. Ethical breeders don't make a single cent 99% of the time.

My first litter, which produced the handsome puppy below, cost me just over 8k, and it was worth every penny.

Wishing you all a Happy New Year! Tomorrow is the beginning of a new 365 page chapter full of untapped potential. So tak...
01/01/2025

Wishing you all a Happy New Year! Tomorrow is the beginning of a new 365 page chapter full of untapped potential. So take that leap and live those dreams!

28/12/2024

Versatile, structurally correct dogs with a sound mind and body is what we aim to produce here at SunSeeker Australian Shepherds.

Prim, SunSeekers No Money In the Morning RN RI RE BN CD ACT1 ACT2 ACTJ ACTJ2 CGCA ASCA RNX, is from our first litter back in 2022 and I feel like we knocked it out of the park! She is lighting the agility course on fire and dominating in the rally/obedience ring much like the rest of her littermates. Thats consistency at its finest!

Don't forget to like our page to see more updates! Our family has BIG plans for 2025!



Yesterday I had someone preach "Adopt don't Shop" on my page and I immediately thought "what an interesting thing to say...
26/12/2024

Yesterday I had someone preach "Adopt don't Shop" on my page and I immediately thought "what an interesting thing to say." 🤔
So your telling me that you'd be willing to go to a shelter and take home the dog that has been there the longest? Or the one with a bite history? One that doesn't get along with children or small animals? One that has lifelong medicals needs?
Funny enough adopting from a shelter IS shopping. You're viewing the eligible dogs and determining which is most suited for your lifestyle. Most require an "adoption fee" to help with the costs that the dog marked up during their stay at the shelter but here's the real kicker. All of those dogs were produced by irresponsible, and disreputable breeders who either wanted a puppy from dear Fluffy, thought they could make money, and/or didnt care and let their intact dog run amuck. Yes you heard me right, if you produce a litter, whether directly or by "accident", you are a breeder. Though for these shady, immoral people I prefer to refer to them as "greeders" due to the fact they don't deserve to be associated with those who spend months...years...decades learning about our beloved breed and attempting to master the craft.

ETHICAL breeders don't stop at just breeding purebreds, we breed to IMPROVE the longevity, health, temperament, structure, drive, coat type, movement, eye sight, and mental and physical stability. Each possible prospect under gos multiple health, genetic and disease tests to determine if they are even suitable. We spend hundreds testing for hip and elbow dysplasia through the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals and/or PennHip. We assess their temperament, ability to cope, improvements on their structure, their eyes are checked yearly for any abnormalities, we review their pedigree like a paleontologist discovering a new fossil, and then they must prove they are worth breeding. We become a team, competing along side one another for titles at local, National and International levels. Ethical breeders devote every fibre of their being to improve the breed and this doesnt stop with one litter. As long as we are planning a litter we are planning to IMPROVE the breed and to produce a dog that will have a long, fulfilling life alongside their owners, one that is full of joy, adventures and making their owners happy every second of every day.

That 8 week old puppy you see before you? That is a product of a dream that developed long ago. A dream that we spent hours, days, months, years, possibly decades researching, testing, showing and devoting our life too. We love our puppies from the second we see their little blobs dancing across the ultrasound screen. When the time comes we wait along side their dams during the whelping process. We do not sleep for the next 8 possibly 12 weeks, every second is dedicated to the puppies WE decided to bring into this world. They are raised in a home full of love, adoration and the opportunities to learn and grow in a safe, healthy environment. We vet all potential homes, checking refrences, phone calls and sometimes at home checks.
We become attached to the point our hearts break when we say "see you later" as you head off on adventures with your new family. We provided you with generations of health, testing and sound bodies and minds behind you. A promising start in lifelong skills, training and experiences... and a lifetime of adventures ahead of you.

We adore our dogs and our puppies, they will always have a life long home with their breeder if their new owner can no longer care for them. You will never see a wellbred purebred in the shelter. The second you get a puppy from an ethical breeder you have entered a lifelong relationship that is stronger than family itself. Ethical breeders will do anything for their dogs and puppies. So the next time you hear "Adopt don't Shop" remember ETHICAL breeders aren't like anything you've ever seen before.

Sincerely, a breeder that would do anything for their dogs and puppies.
SunSeeker Australian Shepherds
--------------------------

Below is SunSeekers I'll Show You That Iam RNX RAX "Ferrero" who was born weighing just 6 oz, one third the size of his littermates. He slept in the crook of my arm for the first 4 weeks of life and though he was strong and healthy he never left. Today he is a beloved member of the family here at SunSeeker. 💙

Feel free to share

SunSeekers I'll Show You That Iam RNX RAX "Ferrero" enjoys picking out the perfect tree to celebrate the season! Ferrero...
24/12/2024

SunSeekers I'll Show You That Iam RNX RAX "Ferrero" enjoys picking out the perfect tree to celebrate the season!

Ferrero resides here at SunSeeker and has taken the token name of "Uncle Ferrero" as he's as easy going and joyful as they come, which makes him perfect for many of our training dogs that come to visit but need a confidence boost!



Merry Christmas from all of us at SunSeeker Australian Shepherds!!
24/12/2024

Merry Christmas from all of us at SunSeeker Australian Shepherds!!

Anyone who really knows me, know Iam old school but it was time to branch out and showcase the incredible athletes, and ...
23/12/2024

Anyone who really knows me, know Iam old school but it was time to branch out and showcase the incredible athletes, and companions that make up the SunSeeker Australian Shepherd Family! This page will be dedicated mostly to videos of not only our dogs but also our extended puppy family from all over the world! We look forward to seeing your engagement on our new social media outlet!

Time moves unbelievably fast, nearly two year have passed since the sound of puppy paws graced our halls and when opport...
19/12/2024

Time moves unbelievably fast, nearly two year have passed since the sound of puppy paws graced our halls and when opportunity knocks you answer the door!

✨️We are tentatively planning a 2025 litter!✨️
SunSeeker Australian Shepherds strives to produce drivey, biddable, intelligent dogs that are wrapped up in a structurally and mentally sound package. This litter will be no different with both sire and dam being not only pretty, balanced, and structurally correct but also incredible working and performance dogs. Including National placements, agility titles with multiple first placements on an international level, AKC group placements, CH, RM5 SCA SIN SBN NAP NJP BCAT TKP
ASCA-RA JSA-N GSA-N
CPE-CSL1-R
and a RACH(AKC Rally Champion)...just to name a few accolades. ;)

We're not quite ready to spill the beans but interested parties are more than welcome to reach out. We look forward to hearing from you and possibly welcoming you into the SunSeeker family!

Address


76233

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when SunSeeker Australian Shepherds posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to SunSeeker Australian Shepherds:

Videos

Iam very excited about this new team and the adventure they have set out on! Surge(formerly Splurge) left for beautiful Colorado in June of last year and I just had a gut feeling that these two were meant for each other and after some bonding they have begun to showcase their talents with much success! This run was their first weekend trialing in agility and finished their JS-N and GS-N! Surge is owned by Jackie and co owned by me. Be sure to check out his page on our new website if you haven't already! http://www.sunseekeraussies.com/surge.html

Versatile, structurally correct dogs with a sound mind and body is what we aim to produce here at SunSeeker Australian Shepherds. Prim, SunSeekers No Money In the Morning RN RI RE BN CD ACT1 ACT2 ACTJ ACTJ2 CGCA ASCA RNX, is from our first litter back in 2022 and I feel like we knocked it out of the park! She is lighting the agility course on fire and dominating in the rally/obedience ring much like the rest of her littermates. Thats consistency at its finest! Don't forget to like our page to see more updates! Our family has BIG plans for 2025! #momentswelivefor #SunSeekerAustralianShepherds #australianshepherd

Prim, SunSeekers No Money In the Morning RN RI ACT1 ACT2 ACTJ, Jumpers run. We are very proud of this young girl and have no doubt her future is extremely bright!

Ferreros perfect Excellent run! Judge Corinne Shanks

Shortcuts

  • Address
  • Alerts
  • Contact The Business
  • Videos
  • Claim ownership or report listing

  • Want your business to be the top-listed Pet Store/pet Service?

Share