Caption: DJ's Riptide and Ravine Acres Ember at Elbow Falls
Litter #2 December 28, 2010
DJ's Riptide RN, HIC, SC-Freestyle Basic
and
Ravine Acres Ember HIC, SW-Open Basic, SQ-Open Basic, SQ-Open Expert,
SC-D/A Advanced, SC-Freestyle Expert
Present their 6 beautiful babies
born on December 28, 2010
They have all found their forever homes! Congratulations kids.
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Zero G's Puddle Jumper
"PUDDLE"
Puddle has found his furever home and is going to be an amazing family pet with 3 kids to call his own! He's staying close to home in Edmonton so we'll have lots of opportunity to have visits and play dates at the park.
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Zero G's Point Break
"CRASH"
Crash is staying here with me to have a career in disc, obedience and scent work.
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Zero G's Fiery Inferno
"DANTE"
Dante has gone to live in Calgary, Alberta with his new family. Have fun Dante, I hope to see you at the Disc Dog trials this summer doing some puppy rollers!
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Zero G's Torrential Downpour
"RAYNE"
Staying close to home with her new people in Sherwood Park!
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Zero G's Riptide
"RIPTIDE"
Siege, now known as Riptide (LOVE THE NAME GUYS!) is going to go live on the Queen Charlotte Islands with his new family! Wow, I've never been this envious of a puppy...
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Zero G's Are We There Yet?
"TRIPP"
Tripp is going to go live near Regina, SK with his new family! Congratulations Tripp!
Parents (excerpt from zerogravity aussies):
I do not have a 'Kennel'. My dogs are first and foremost, my friends, my partners, and my companions. They sleep beside my bed, eat breakfast beside my table, and ride shotgun in my car. I have a passion for dog sports and this is what is the driving force behind my mission and ideals.
I want a versatile dog that has the strength and the agility to keep up in virtually any situation.
I want a dog whose temperament is so solid that it can go from facing down an angry cow one minute, to being peaceably mauled by a 16 month old child the next.
I want a dog that looks before it leaps and thinks a situation through (despite what I may have accidentally told it to do).
I want a dog that is healthy and robust so that I can spend a quality 13-15 years enjoying its company.
I want a dog that trusts me, and I want a dog that I can trust.
I want a dog that can lead when it needs to, follow when it's asked to, and has the common sense to get out of the way when it's told to.
I want a dog whose skill extends far beyond the basic, 'sit', 'down', 'stay'. I want a dog whose vocabulary allows for effective communication in novel situations.
I want a dog who will 'GO' until I ask it to stop. Then I would like that same dog to be able to relax.
I have been training dogs in sports as a hobby since 1997 with my first competition dog, Athena, and have found the Australian Shepherd a dog that can live up to all that I expect from a good dog. I have been involved with herding breeds since getting my second competition dog, Loki in 1999.
More recently I acquired my first Miniature Australian Shepherds. I have found them lighter, smaller, and faster than the larger, bulkier Aussies of the AKC/CKC show ring. They are still big enough to safely pack gear into the backcountry, big enough to load into trucks on their own, and tall enough to open doors all by themselves. Yet, they are small enough to take virtually anywhere, compete with Border Collies in terms of speed and dexterity, and have the endurance and energy to go all day.
The energy, intensity, and attitude of a true herding breed has not been lost and it remains my express intent to perserve and enhance those qualities as the breed continues to evolve, regardless of the direction the breed takes with conformation venues and registries.
Puppies include the following
-parents OFA tested
-parents and puppies CERF tested and cleared
-micro-chipped
-1st and 2nd shots + kennel cough vaccine and dewormed
-raised in home and under foot
-basic training started (puppies know 'sit' 'down' and 'stand', kennel training and housetraining)
-parents OFA tested
-parents and puppies CERF tested and cleared
-micro-chipped
-1st and 2nd shots + kennel cough vaccine and dewormed
-raised in home and under foot
-basic training started (puppies know 'sit' 'down' and 'stand', kennel training and housetraining)
-some advanced training started (puppies know shake a paw, spin, tug, drop, and targeting)
-puppies bred and raised by a professional dog trainer and MASCA registered member in good standing
-picture CD of your puppy from day 1 to present
-MASCA registration
-2 year written health guarantee
-puppy package that includes food samples, treats, toys, blankie and much more
-national and international shipping from Edmonton is available for reasonable rates
-picture CD of your puppy from day 1 to present
-MASCA registration
-2 year written health guarantee
-puppy package that includes food samples, treats, toys, blankie and much more
-national and international shipping from Edmonton is available for reasonable rates
Puppies are raised on the Early Neurological Stimulation model which has been proven to create stronger, more intelligent, more robust puppies and dogs.
With the exception of my picks, all puppies will be sold on a spay/neuter contract. In some cases this operation will be performed prior to the puppies leaving my home. Unless I know you very well there is very little chance that I will provide an intact puppy for breeding purposes. One of my greatest fears is that one of my dogs might end up in a puppy mill or backyard breeding environment so I will do whatever I can to avoid this scenario..
All puppies come with a 2 year written health guarantee which covers congenital or hereditary defects, a puppy package, and a lifetime of support from me.You also gain access to a network of dog trainers, trialer's, and behaviourists in the Calgary, Edmonton, Kingston, Ottawa and Toronto areas.
Puppies are registered purebreds with one of two organizations, MASCA (Miniature Australian Shepherd Club of America) or NSDR (National Stock Dog Registry).
Litter #1 March 2010
DJ's Riptide RN, HIC, SC-Freestyle Basic
and
Wallin's Jill
Present their 6 beautiful babies
born on March 26, 2010
They have all found their forever homes! Congratulations kids. This page will be kept up to date with pictures, titles and accomplishments as they grow up.
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Zero G's Charlie B Barkin'
"CHARLIE"
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Wallin's Heavy Chevy
"CHEVY"
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Wallin's Tex
"TEX"
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Wallin's Keely
"KEELY"
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Wallin's Mini Jill
"MJ"
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Wallin's Patch
"PATCH"
Parents (excerpt from zerogravity aussies):
Showcase on DJ's Riptide (Puddle's father)
DJ's Riptide, CRN, HIC, SC-Freestyle Basic, SQ-Sport Expert *RETIRED*
DOB: November 11, 2007
Height: 19"
Weight: 48 lbs
OFA: Good MAS-713G24M-VPI
CERF: Cleared Annually
Other: Riptide has been retired from breeding. Watch for him on the competition field!
**Riptide is available for tv, film, and print media. Please contact Zero G Mini's for more details.**
August 28, 2011
Riptide competed at the Skyhoundz Western Canadian Regional Qualifier and took 1st place in the Expert Sport division. This earns him an invitation to the 2011 Skyhoundz World Championship. Way to go bud!!
What can I say about Riptide? He is absolutely everything that I could ask for in a great friend. He's outgoing, has a great sense of humor, doesn't take himself too seriously, but always get's the job done and has fun doing it.
Rip is a laid back kind of guy, but he also lives a very active lifestyle. He is a recreational herding dog. Sheep and cattle are fair game.
He has a very natural fetch and has excellent balance. I found out just how natural that fetch was when I was out in a pasture, not paying attention to where Rip was, and he decided it would be a good idea to fetch about 50 cattle for me... It would have been a lot less scary if I had been on horse back, or behind a fence, or just about anywhere other than on the ground with a herd of cattle stampeding towards me.
Rip plays freestyle disc and attended the Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Qualifier in Edmonton, AB.
Next summer he will also be trying his hand at distance and accuracy. He is trained for agility and will be trialing for some titles this winter in AAC and NADAC agility. On December 5th he attended his first Rally Obedience trial, qualified all three of his runs and walked away with his Rally Novice title. Rip is also an accomplished backpacker and as of November 2009, has summited Prairie Mountain, Sulphur Mountain, has done the two teahouses at Lake Louise multiple times (20km round trip) and Powder Face Ridge. He carries his own gear (and most of mine).
He enjoys long walks on the beach, beautiful sunsets, sitting by the fire and spending quality time with his people.
About the Breeder (Zero Gravity Aussies):
About Me
I do not have a 'Kennel'. My dogs are first and foremost, my friends, my partners, and my companions. They sleep beside my bed, eat breakfast beside my table, and ride shotgun in my car. I have a passion for dog sports and this is what is the driving force behind my mission and ideals.
I want a dog whose temperament is so solid that it can go from facing down an angry cow one minute, to being peaceably mauled by a 16 month old child the next.
I want a dog that looks before it leaps and thinks a situation through (despite what I may have accidentally told it to do).
I want a dog that is healthy and robust so that I can spend a quality 13-15 years enjoying its company.
I want a dog that trusts me, and I want a dog that I can trust.
I want a dog that can lead when it needs to, follow when it's asked to, and has the common sense to get out of the way when it's told to.
I want a dog whose skill extends far beyond the basic, 'sit', 'down', 'stay'. I want a dog whose vocabulary allows for effective communication in novel situations.
I want a dog who will 'GO' until I ask it to stop. Then I would like that same dog to be able to relax.
I have been training dogs in sports as a hobby since 1997 with my first competition dog, Athena, and have found the Australian Shepherd a dog that can live up to all that I expect from a good dog. I have been involved with herding breeds since getting my second competition dog, Loki in 1999.
More recently I acquired my first Miniature Australian Shepherds. I have found them lighter, smaller, and faster than the larger, bulkier Aussies of the AKC/CKC show ring. They are still big enough to safely pack gear into the backcountry, big enough to load into trucks on their own, and tall enough to open doors all by themselves. Yet, they are small enough to take virtually anywhere, compete with Border Collies in terms of speed and dexterity, and have the endurance and energy to go all day.
The energy, intensity, and attitude of a true herding breed has not been lost and it remains my express intent to perserve and enhance those qualities as the breed continues to evolve, regardless of the direction the breed takes with conformation venues and registries.
