Australian Shepherds

We have raised Aussies since the early 1990's.  We started with well bred pair of Australian Shepherds with many Working Trial Champions in their pedigrees. We are very grateful to Sherry Baker of Twin Oaks for selecting and breeding such wonderful working genetics, it takes years to build what we were able to start with.

This wonderful herding instinct bred in them helps us everyday on the farm. 
 Sasha, our base female, was wonderful in the pasture.  We could send her out and tell her to bring them in and she usually did it with very little trouble and with only a few commands.  Boe, our male, is a strong worker, and is always wanting to help.  He sometimes needs to be reminded that his job is done for now, but even then he is only across the fence waiting for more action.  His main job is to guard gates while I go in and out feeding,  like most Aussies,  having a job and knowing what it is makes their day!

We have kept a female red-tri, Samantha, from one of our previous litters to use in 4-H.  She has done very well in obedience and showmanship.  She got Reserve Grand Champion in Showmanship in 2006, and Reserve Champion Beginner Agility in 2007 at our county fair.  We are looking forward to agility with her this year. Sam also has a strong desire to work cattle, it only takes the sound of the gate chain to bring the dogs looking for work.  Sam has had her first litter this year.

We have added a new boy to our program, thanks to Francesca of Sweetgrass Aussies. 

Our Aussie's are worth the wage of a hired hand when it comes to helping us with our Angus operation. 








These are very well bred Aussies.  Check out the pedigree.  We have heavy Twin Oaks breeding, which have the old time Aussie bloodlines. They are a loyal, hard working dogs that are sure to make you happy.  We have placed our pups in all kinds of situations, such as... working/herding, companionship, and nursing home therapy.

If you click on the above links you can see pictures of the parents.  The pedigree of the pups is also available.

We do gurantee these dogs to work with the proper training.  Repition is so important when they are young.  Just be consistant and have patience, together you will make a great team.

We also offer a health gurantee on our pups for any genetic disorders.  We have not had any troubles in the 12 years of raising them, so be confindent that you will be getting a healthy puppy.

Any additional information please feel free to call 507-360-7969 or email Stacey.

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Gravenhof Farms
"Home of your next herd sire"
Good Boy,Howie!!
 Howie (blue merle dad) X Samantha (red tri mom)
(Howie's pedigree it on the Pedigree Page, Samantha is a daughter of Boe and Shasha who's pedigree is on the Pedigree Page also)
Comfort of knowing Dad is
still in the house and
not outside working
without me.
Click on photo to view pictures of the males 
Click on photo to view pictures of the females 
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