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American Southern Shepherds

The American Southern Shepherd (ASS) (don’t laugh, it’s just a little southern redneck humor) is a new designer breed of indigenous dog derived from crosses between Australian Shepherds, Huskies, Labrador, and Golden Retrievers.

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For the Love of Dachshunds

Dachshunds have been a family favorite since the beginnings of the breed. Being originally bred as small working and hunting dogs, they have been beloved for centuries, curling up on the hearth by a warm fire or in their owners lap after a long days work. Though tradition had dachshunds bred and trained as hunting dogs, they are now the fun-loving pets that most of us know them as today.

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Retrievers, Labs, Goldens and Chesapeake Bays

Retrievers have been a family favorite since the beginnings of the breed. Being working and hunting dogs, they have been beloved for centuries, curling up on the hearth by a warm fire next to their owners after a long days work. Though tradition had retrievers bred and trained as working dogs, they are now the ball and Frisbee catching fun-loving pets that most of us know them as today.

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Australian Shepherds

Aussies are very active dogs, and were originally bred for working dogs. They will naturally “herd” chickens, cats, children, vehicles, or anything else if they are not properly trained to contain their natural instincts. They don’t necessarily need a large yard to run in, but it is preferable to have ample space for such an energetic dog. As long as they are given adequate time and attention from their owners, they do fine in just about any setting.