A BIT OF BACKGROUND
Welcome to Sixx Aussies. We are a small hobby farm focused on Australian Shepherds in central NC. I've been exposed to Aussies since I was 23 and first moved to North Carolina. I fell in love with a blue merle male who 'ran' the farm I had volunteered to exercise horses on. He was in the paddock when I was prepping horses; in the ring while I was exercising and led every trail ride. I swore one day I'd get one.
I caught the bug in the summer of 2009 and purchased my first Aussie pup from out west. I won't mention her breeder because I'm not comfortable with the dog she gave me, nor the advice after the sale. I don't want searches to point to her. The breeder 'picked' a puppy for me and didn't show me any others. Now, alot of breeders do this and I see the value... but she didn't do it at 4 or 5 weeks when you could see the temperament - she did it at 3-5 DAYS...But I had the bug and bit. I made alot of mistakes and didn't ask enough questions.
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Regardless of the issues, Tango worked her way well into our hearts. You'll find I give a little too much info about my dogs. I do this because I want you to know how yours will be when you get a puppy from me. All of mine have had traits of each parent - good and bad. So I'll tell you about those. After I had called about Tango being reactive and nipping - her breeder told me her mom was the same way! I'll put it all out there. I value and respect the puppy buyer's right to get the dog that looks the way they want, but please understand, my goal is to make sure you also get the DOG you want. The right fit for an Aussie makes all the difference. I will refer you to a reputable breeder who will be able to help you, if my puppies/dogs are not a good fit. The good news - I have a drivey performance dog, a couch potato Aussie (one of the best kinds for new Aussie people), a calm but watchful guardian who is a dream to live with, and my ideal type of Aussie who can do anything... but also will wait until you are ready to initiate the activity. We have a terrific network of responsible breeders who form a very close network in the Carolinas - the Aussie Posse! We'll all do whatever we can to support you and your Aussie, whether a family member or dog sport competitor - we'll help you find the resources you need.
There is a right home for every type of Aussie... but every Aussie is not right for every home. So if you are looking for an Aussie - find a reputable breeder, do your breed research, be ready to put alot into them, search your soul, and listen to people who know the breed - THEN and only then, think about adding one of these wonderful dogs to your family.
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All my dogs proudly compete and are registered with ASCA, AKC, APDT/WCR, CPE, C-WAGS, CDSP, USDAA, and UKC. We either already compete or are training towards rally, obedience, agility, herding, and conformation in each venue.
We have anywhere between 2 to 5 (human) kids on any given day and three cats to round out the family! It's crazy around here, but our Aussies are calm, well adapted house dogs who like nothing better than to sleep on an air conditioning vent or play catch with the older boys! And training? They love it. Up for fun - Yep! Nap? CUDDLE TIME!
Our name and dogs names may throw you for a loop. I venture back and forth between honoring my family's 5 generations of military history (Charlie) and my husband's former life as a metal singer (Crue - as in Motley Crue!). Our dogs are all named after combinations of metal music and military heritage (sometimes both!) where breeders let us!
Welcome to our home on the web! Please, stay a while, look around, and meet our dogs!