Absinth Australian Shepherds

25/03/2024

My beautiful and silly girl Penelope is three already. Where does time go. Love this dog so much.

04/01/2024

Sleeping puppers.

29/09/2022

My sucky girl. Please check out our website at Absinthaustralianshepherds.com.

27/09/2022

26/09/2022

Miss Penelope.

25/09/2022

Miss Penelope.

22/09/2022

MDR1 Gene Mutations - Why Do They Matter? by Judy Morgan December 13, 2021 What is MDR1? MDR1 stands for multidrug resistance. A mutation in this gene (also known as the ABCB1 gene) makes animals more sensitive to the negative effects of certain medications, even at normal doses that would not have....

22/09/2022

Crazy hounds.

22/09/2022

Her favorite spot.

22/09/2022

Look at that face.

20/09/2022

If you have ever disbelieved the theory that chocolate can kill dogs, I'm here to tell you that it absolutely can. Back in 2015 someone had taken a reusable grocery bag and cut it down to about 4 inches in height. They then proceeded to put at least 3 Bakers Chocolate Bars in there broke up into a b...

20/09/2022

Very important read

If you have ever disbelieved the theory that chocolate can kill dogs, I'm here to tell you that it absolutely can. Back in 2015 someone had taken a reusable grocery bag and cut it down to about 4 inches in height. They then proceeded to put at least 3 Bakers Chocolate Bars in there broke up into a b...

19/09/2022

Love this woman’s approach and products

A diagnosis of kidney disease can be devastating for any pet owner. There are plenty of options to keep your pet comfortable and improve longevity. Options can include dietary therapy, herbs, and supplements.

18/09/2022

THE CHOICE TO CHOOSE
WHY DOGS SHOULD BE ALLOWED CHOICE
Imagine that every little detail of your life is controlled - what and when you eat, where you sleep, when you’re allowed inside or outside, when you’re allowed to go out for a walk and if you’re allowed to stop and explore, who you’re allowed or forced to interact with, what activities (if any) you’re allowed to participate in, when you’re shown affection or receive attention, where you’re allowed to be touched etc., etc.…. This situation would create stress and anxiety, a feeling of helplessness, apathy, a lack of confidence and many other negative emotions. The same is true for dogs.
Dogs live in a world where just about everything is controlled by us. Allowing choice, no matter how simple that choice may be, provides many benefits. The context in which we allow choice is obviously relevant. Safety, boundaries, environmental factors, other people or animals always need to be taken into account.
Dogs that are allowed some control over their environment and how they respond to situations are more confident, more emotionally balanced, better able to cope with stressful situations, less anxious, less stressed and have fewer behaviour problems.
Allowing simple choices like which direction to take on a walk, which tree to wee on, how long to sniff that fascinating blade of grass or which toy to play with, which treat to choose, what game to play or allowing your dog to choose to interact or be touched by someone are all simple ways that we can provide choice for our dogs and help them to cope in a world that controls them.

18/09/2022

Important information.

A diagnosis of kidney disease can be devastating for any pet owner. There are plenty of options to keep your pet comfortable and improve longevity. Options can include dietary therapy, herbs, and supplements.

18/09/2022

Penelope and her buddy Zellianna.

17/09/2022

This crazy girl. She makes me laugh everyday.

17/09/2022

08/09/2022

This is an incredible article wrote by a very knowledgeable woman Please read.

https://www.merle-sine-insertion-from-mc-mh.com/unraveling-the-mysteries-of-merle/

Unraveling The Mysteries of Merle

06/09/2022

Saw this on another site and had to share. So true.

05/09/2022

Baby Penelope.

05/09/2022

This is something everyone should see. This xray is of a 2 week old puppy.

When you get your 8/10 week old puppies, please keep this image in mind. Their bones do not even touch yet. They plod around so cutely with big floppy paws and wobbly movement because their joints are entirely made up of muscle, tendons, ligaments with skin covering. Nothing is fitting tightly together or has a true socket yet.

When you run them excessively or don't restrict their exercise to stop them from overdoing it during this period you don't give them a chance to grow properly. Every big jump or excited bouncing run causes impacts between the bones. In reasonable amounts this is not problematic and is the normal wear and tear that every animal will engage in.

But when you're letting puppy jump up and down off the lounge or bed, take them for long walks/hikes, you are damaging that forming joint. When you let the puppy scramble on tile with no traction you are damaging the joint.

You only get the chance to grow them once. A well built body is something that comes from excellent breeding and a great upbringing-BOTH, not just one.

Once grown - around 12-18 months depending on their breed, you will have the rest of their life to spend playing and engaging in higher impact exercise. So keep it calm while they're still little baby puppies and give the gift that can only be given once.

03/09/2022

Copper enjoying the free life at the farm.

03/09/2022

One of her favorite toys.

03/09/2022

Always take time for the small things.

03/09/2022

This boy Copper is such a lover. Loves his people.

03/09/2022

Penelope enjoying the salt water air on Vancouver Island.

02/09/2022

These two.

01/09/2022

Our first litter should be around Oct. 27 from these two.

01/09/2022

Enjoying the water on a hot day.