Kinring Australian Shepherds

Kinring Australian Shepherds was named for a character in a Louis L’Amour novel. I LOVE to read and have collected Louis L’Amour books for years. Louis wrote a series of stories about a family called the Sacketts that immigrated to North America. The first child born to the Sackett family on North American soil was called Kin Ring Sackett. I thought this was an appropriate kennel name for a breed of dog whose ancestors also immigrated to North America and were then shaped and developed into the breed we know today.

David and I enjoy many activities with our dogs. We are very active in Flyball, Agility, Obedience and Conformation. Whenever we get an opportunity we work our dogs on stock. In the past I was very involved with our local Search and Rescue club as well as trying out the tracking field.

During the day I teach high school Biology to support my dog habit. In the evenings I teach obedience classes and the occasional set of Flyball classes.

We are CKC, ASCA, and MASC members. I organize many of the club activities and events for the Manitoba Australian Shepherd Club and David volunteers to help out at events, be it selling raffle tickets, ‘manning’ the bake sale table, or wrangling sheep!

Because we love this breed, I decided to become an ARPH Rep and do my part in assisting homeless Aussies. Of course, it never ends with Aussies, and we have helped many dogs of various breeds over the years. I guess we are suckers for a sad story……

Zoe x Rileigh puppies arrived January 25th 2008! Zoe x Rileigh puppies arrived January 25th 2008!