After being in Border Collies for many years and getting
into the dog showing game I always knew I wanted something similar to the
Border Collie but different and appealing to the eye. As I had had no luck
in Border Collies and falling in love with the Aussie after seeing a few adverts in
the USA Dogs annual, I started making inquiries about the breed through
the internet. I got into contact with a breeder and long lengthy
emails were sent back and forth until I knew what I wanted to know about
the breed and was totally hooked. I was sent a few issues of the
Journal and saw the type of dogs I liked and started from there. As
there were no Aussies in the country at this stage all I could go by was
photos and info from breeders who had the breed. The first Aussie
was imported into South Africa from Australia at the beginning of 1998 and
this was the final bait to get me totally hooked on the breed.
Our first Aussie was imported into South Africa from the
Thornapple Kennels in October 1998. Thanks to Ellen Brandenburg and Amy
Garrison our beautiful boy "Dollar" was sent here at the age of 7
months. He has captured the hearts of many judges and dog fanciers
alike. He will be the foundation of our breeding program with the help of
Ellen's guidance along the way.
In July of 1999, Thornapple sent us a lovely bitch
in whelp to start the breed off here in South Africa. USA &
SA Ch
Thornapple Latest Trend arrived in whelp to USA & Can Ch
Northbay's Captain Morgan and produced the first South African born
litter of 6 beautiful babies, of which
the two bitches are the foundation and start of our breeding
program and Strathaven Aussies here in South Africa.
In July 2000, we imported two more puppies from the United States
to increase our gene pool and to introduce the "red" gene. Thanks to Suzanne Mayborne of Shoreland
Kennels, Illinois for allowing two such beautiful puppies to leave American soil for South
Africa.
Strathaven may not be a large kennel, but believe that
"big" isn't necessarily better. We strive to breed Aussies that are
sound in body and mind, devoting their lives to fulfilling yours.
Our dogs will hopefully speak for themselves ..... quality not necessarily
related to quantity.
I hope you enjoy our web site and please come back
for regular updates!
Our Aussies
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