Pictorial History

Please see below photos and descriptions of our dogs who have contributed to the quality pedigrees of today’s “Gearhart Aussies”.
Some have passed on...but in our hearts, they live on.

Gearhart Foundation Sire and Dams
Dee Dee                             Hawk                          Diamond

Daughters Darling 
“DeeDee”
Foundation Dam
March 25, 1993- April 2, 2009

HOF Mistrettas Shadow Hawk
“Hawk”
Foundation Sire
September 10, 1992 – June 30, 2006

Mistrettas Diamond InRuff      “Diamond”
Foundation Dam
October 28, 1995 – July 15, 2009

Dee Dee provides the foundation of today’s Gearhart Aussie Black Tri Female Eyes Blue/Brown
18in/38lbs OFA Excellent
[Mistrettas Rough Eagle OTDd STDcs x Mistrettas Natushi Linn]

Many dogs have gone into our pedigrees.  Hawk was an outstanding individual, a handsome representative of the Aussie breed, and a central dog in our program.  Everything of ours goes back to him somewhere.  He is like the Hub of our program. Hawk was co-owned with Victoria Mistretta and touched the hearts of those who knew him. Black Tri Male Eyes Blue 21.5in/50lb  OFA Excellent 
[Mistrettas Eagle Song x WTCH Mistrettas Zagala Con Ojo Zaca]

Diamond is one of Gearhart Aussies foundation females, contributing to the natural instinct and beauty of her titled offspring. Black Tri Female Eyes Blue/Brown
19in/40 lbs OFA Good
 [Mistrettas Silverrain STDs x Mistrettas Rebeca Del Sole STDcs]
Photo courtesy Christina Mistretta

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Coronado’s Exclusive Sensation CGC
 “Bandit”
August 24, 2000 – December 22, 2014

Bandit is the “best of the best” all rolled into one; and unmistakably Mistretta...look and type. Bandit exemplifies the ASCA Breed Standard and has sired Conformation and Working Trial Champions. Blue Merle Male Eyes Blue
21in/55lbs  OFA Excellent
[ WTCH Mistrettas Bandito Ballou RTDsc CD x Can-ams Calais of Mistretta]

WTCH Mistrettas Bandito Ballou  RTDsc CD DNA-CP
    “Bandito”
Talented and Handsome
July 29, 1997 – June 7, 2009

Most Promising Started Aussie 2002 ASC of BC
Most Promising Started Aussie 2002 ASC of WA summer Spectacular
Delta ASC Silver Bullet Nat Pre-show 2002 High Combined Non-WTCH
ASCA National 2002 Fourth Open Cattle
ASCA National 2002 Eighth Most Versatile Aussie
From the first two weeks of age, everyone knew Bandito was special ... and he only got better! Blue Merle Male Blue Eyes 21in/55lbs OFA Excellent 
[HOF Mistrettas Shadow Hawk x HOF Mistrettas Mountain Flower]

HOF WTCH Mistrettas BeforeThe Thunder DNA-VP
“Thunder”
May 4, 2003 – November 8, 2017

Thunder was a worthy representative of the breed as was reflected in his “Mistretta” look, structure, vibrant color, natural instinct and temperament.
Thunder was my “heart” dog, done anything for me, gone the extra mile to please and never gave up.
Red Merle Eyes Blue 20in/42 lbs OFA Excellent
[HOF WTCH Mistrettas Painted Lizard X Mistrettas Lady Hawk]

HOF WTCH Mistrettas Painted Lizard X Mistrettas Lady Hawk

CKC Int’l CH Mistrettas Bear Named Ballou STDsc  
“Bear”
Commanding Attention in All Venues
July 7, 2002 –

Gearharts Grand Truffle STDds HRD2s
"Truffles"
Nov 19,1999- April 23, 2014

Gearharts Rey de los Gitano RS-E JS-E GS-O
"Gitano" 
King of the Gypsies
June 14, 2006 -

Bear depicts the essence and definition of the breed standard Black Tri Male Eyes Brown
22.5in/62lbs OFA  Good
[WTCH Mistrettas Bandito Ballou CD RTDsc X Touchtone Heartsongs Dance]

Truffles has produced multiple titled and WTCH offspring. Black Tri Female  Eyes Blue/Brown
19in/42lbs OFA Excellent
[WTCH Mistrettas Bandito Ballou CD RTDsc x Daughters Darling]
Photo credit Tina Mistretta

Gitano's handsome good looks and charming personality captivate all of those coming into his world. Black Tri Male Eyes Blue/Brown
21in/48lbs  OFA Excellent
[Meritts Prince Clifford  X Gearhart's Grand Holly Hawk]

Gearharts Saltfleet Juba!
​"Juba"
August 8, 2005 - April 10, 2017

HOF Gearharts Headliner
​​"Rocky"
February 26, 2004 - February 16, 2016​

Gearharts Singing Biloxi Blues RN 
"Biloxi"
January 14, 2009 - ​

Nicknamed "Hooba Juba Wiggley", Juba is full of energy, enthusiasm and movement. Black tri Female Eyes Brown 19in/41lbs OFA Excellent
[CKC Int'l CH Mistrettas Bear Named Ballou STDsc X HOF Fairoaks Grace Under Fire]

Rocky is a balanced individual that passes on his good structure and pleasing temperament to his offspring. Black Tri Male Eyes Brown
20.5in/56lbs OFA Good
[HOF Mistrettas Shadow Hawk X Roxy Ballou of Gearhart]

Biloxi is fast-moving, energetic and has that aussie grin. Black Bi Female Eyes Blue
20.5in/45lbs OFA Good
[Coronados Exclusive Sensation CGC X Spinoffs Cleopatra JS-N]

Gearharts Karma Chameleon
​"Karma"
January 4, 2008 -

Gearharts News Flash
​"Caption" 
May 31, 2011 -

Gearharts Black Jade of Gearhart
​ “Jade”
January 30, 2010 -

Karma has spectacular color, is athletic and loyal. Blue Bi Female Eyes Blue
20in/40lbs OFA Excellent
[HOF WTCH Mistrettas Before The Thunder X Spinoff's Cleopatra JS-N]

Caption has beauty, intensity and presence. Flashy, Red Merle Female Eyes left blue, right blue with brown halo
19in/40lbs  OFA Hips Excellent, Elbows Normal
[Coronados Exclusive Sensation X Benali Solar Wind]

Jade is a beautiful girl with a sweet disposition; moderate with an exceptional shoulder and neck. Black Bi Female Eyes Brown/Blue
19.5in/39lbs OFA Good
[Coronado’s Exclusive Sensation CGC x WTCH Gearharts Dragon Eyes]

Gearharts Gone With The Wind
“Scarlotta”
 September 12, 2012 -

Gearhart’s Prima Maya
​ “Maya”
May 5, 2001- October 5, 2014

WTCH Gearharts Dragon Eyes
“Asia”
January 1, 2008 – February 20, 2021

Scarlotta…fun, loyal and athletic
Blue eyes NBT 20 in/41 lbs
OFA Excellent
(HOF WTCH Mistrettas Before The Thunder X Gearharts On The Rocks)

Maya...sweet Maya! Black tri Female Eyes Blue
18.75in/35 lbs OFA Good
[HOF Mistrettas Shadow Hawk x Daughters Darling]

Asia was a striking Black Bi with clean, crisp color and blue eyes.   
​19.5 in/49 lbs OFA Excellent
( HOF WTCH Mistrettas Before The Thunder x Spinoffs Cleopatra JS-N)

These dogs are Linebred Mistretta HOFX