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ABOUT
US
Gearhart Aussies are committed to contributing to the
continual improvement of the Australian Shepherd; and to
maintain and produce the true foundation Aussie. Blake
Osburn and Judhi Chopping formed a partnership in 1995
and began their search for the bloodlines on which a
sound breeding program could be established. We both
wanted those with natural herding instinct, intelligence
and a "can-do" attitude. After speaking and evaluating
the dogs of numerous breeders, we emphatically decided
on the Mistretta HOFX bloodlines.
In addition to the previously mentioned criteria, the
Mistretta dogs offered unexpected extras...overall sound
structure, including a high percentage of excellent
hips, good temperament, biddable yet with strength of
character, excellent health, classic beauty with very
sharp vibrant color, and type. Plus we got even more!
Victoria Mistretta and her daughter Christina Mistretta
have been our mentors and friends... willing to share
their knowledge and giving us direction. These
contributions are the reason Gearhart Aussies is so
successful in achieving our goals today. We are happy to
be part of the Mistretta family and thank them for their
trust and guidance.
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PHOTO Pictured in 1998 are Blake Osburn and
"HOF Mistrettas Shadow Hawk DNA CP" and Victoria
Mistretta with Hawk's dam WTCH Mistrettas Zagala con
Ojo Zaca. |
Our Foundation Dogs are
HOF
Mistrettas Shadow Hawk DNA CP (co-owned by Victoria
Mistretta), followed by his son WTCH Mistrettas
Bandito Ballou DNA VP RTDcs CD; and the females:
Daughters Darling DNA CP and
Mistrettas Diamond In the Ruff DNA CP. These four
dogs have provided the basis for the talented and
beautiful dogs of today's Gearhart Aussies.
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Photo pictured in 1975 are Judhi's first aussie with
her children, Steven, Jennifer and Michelle...
"UB" was our first Aussie and from two "on site"
parents working on their owner's ranch. He was
purchased for $10.00, the only pup left; and, quite
honestly not very attractive...thus his name "UB"
which stood for "Ugly Beast". Through the years,
"UB" blossomed into a handsome dog and was our loyal
family companion. He died at age 14, never knowing
how he got his name "UB".
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