Living the Life Rearing
Australian Shepherds
Naturally
At Natural Life Ranch we strive to raise the best Aussies of all sizes, with a raw food diet and the best supplements from NuVet Plus vitamins and other natural resources. Our goal is to better the breeds with less intrusive vaccinations and processed dog foods. We work with Paw print Genetics for testing to make sure our dogs are the best for breeding. Our family personally cares for each dog inside our home. They are FAMILY first to us! Our dogs eat Raw meat and I am certified through Dogs Naturally Magazine for the raw diet for pets. However I am also a certified Plant Based Chef and our family only eats whole food. As believers of Christ, we want to be whole in body, soul, and spirit. Our family and animals are building bridges for others to have wholeness as well as a beautiful companion dog that is healthy and will live a long life with their forever family!
We take lots of adventure trips backpacking, hiking and camping. Our dogs, at least a couple of them at a time, travel with us and learn to be outdoors in the wild! American Stock Dog Registry (ASDR) and American Kennel Club (AKC) are our clubs that we are registered through. Our Aussies are beautiful and pure bred as well as being reared naturally!
Standard, Miniature & Toy
Australian Shepherd Standard
General Appearance
The Australian Shepherd is a well-balanced dog, no matter whether Standard, Miniature or Toy. He is attentive and animated, showing strength and stamina combined with unusual agility. Slightly longer than tall, he has a coat of moderate length and coarseness with coloring that offers variety and individuality in each specimen. An identifying characteristic is his natural or docked bobtail. In each sex, masculinity or femininity is well defined. Bone is moderate and clean with coarseness, heaviness or lightness being undesirable.
Size
Standard: Height for both male and female is 18 inches up to 23 inches at the top of the withers.
Miniature: Height for both male and female is 14 inches up to 18 inches at the top withers.
Toy: Height for both male and female is 10 inches up to 14 inches at the top of the withers.
Character
The Australian Shepherd is intelligent, primarily a working dog of strong herding and guardian instincts. He is an exceptional companion. He is versatile and easily trained, performing his assigned tasks with great style and enthusiasm. He is naturally reserved with strangers but does not exhibit shyness.
The head is clean cut, strong and dry. Overall size should be in proportion to the body. The muzzle is equal in length or slightly shorter than the back skull. Expression – Showing attentiveness and intelligence, alert and eager. Gaze should be keen but friendly. Eyes are brown, blue, amber or any variation or combination thereof, including flecks and marbling. Almond shaped eyes! The blue merles and blacks have black pigmentation on eye rims. the red merles and reds have liver (brown) pigmentation on eye rims. Ears are triangular, of moderate size and leather, set high on the head. At full attention they break forward and over, or to the side as a rose ear.
Coat
Of medium texture, straight to slightly wavy, weather resistant, of moderate length with an undercoat. The quantity of undercoat varies with climate. Hair is short and smooth on the head, outside ears, front of forelegs and below the hocks. Backs of forelegs are moderately feathered; breeches are moderately full. There is a moderate mane and frill, more pronounced in males than females.
Color
All colors are strong, clear and rich. The colors are blue merle, red (liver) merle, solid black and solid red (liver) and with or without white markings and/or tan (copper) points with no order of preference.
Grooming
Most dirt and mud can just brush right off the coat of an Aussie. The coat is low maintenance and very beautiful especially in the sunlight where it shines! To keep it gorgeous weekly brushing will help with tangle, dander and dust. We recommend a large slicker brush which usually does a good job. Smaller brush for puppies and be gentle, this is a bonding experience. Every other week toenail clipping and teeth cleaning should be your grooming routine.
Our Aussie Males
Timberline "Cedar" Summit
Small Standard Australian Shepherd
Red Tri 18.5"
AKC and ASDR Registered, Genetically cleared - Timberline - Doc Bar/Karma Train
Proven to make gorgeous puppies!
Timberline Wilderness "Wiley"
Toy Australian Shepherd
Son of Timberline - Tricky/Scarlet
Blue Merle Large Toy 14"
(cleared genetically thru parentage!) AKC / ASDR Registered
Timberline "Rockets" Red Flare 16" Miniature Australian Shepherd, Genetically cleared, Son of Timberline's Red Rum and Timberline's Tonalist with champion bloodlines!
New beginnings are beautiful! Our life is on the path of health and wellness in body, soul, and spirit. We are being transformed into the image of Christ. God is the creator and we are His design to look and sound like Heaven. Our goal here at natural life ranch is to provide a bridge for others to meet the Savior of the world Jesus Christ and be healed. Our dogs are only part of our story and much more will be revealed as we find our way to express and present ourselves in the manner Christ wants to be represented! More to come.......
Our Aussie Females
2024 Puppies
Past Puppies & Reviews
1-30-2023
I would like to thank you and your successful dog breeding business for the gift of Ginger. She is without exception the most intelligent and loving pet I've ever had. For an update on her condition I felt it was my responsibility to keep you informed. She has had all of her shots, microchipped, and successfully spayed before her first estres. She is completely house trained without incident and lets us know anytime she needs to go outside to take care of business. She has gained three pounds and is the fastest dog I've ever had. Lord can she sprint. She is constantly trying to sneak sticks and pinecones in the house for personal pleasure that keeps us on our toes. She is so fun and funny sometimes. Very intelligent. Thanks again from my wife and I.
10-2-2023
Hi Stephanie. Ginger just had her first long distance adventure on a trip to eastern Oregon. She was with me fishing on the Snake River. She was right at home in our RV and did famously down on the water. She got so excited when I caught a fish and had to sniff everything. Dana joined us the following weekend and Ginger was so excited to see her. She was barking and wining and bouncing and I don't think I've ever seen her tail wag that fast. She returned home with Dana last Wednesday and handled the trip both ways just fine. She no longer gets car sick and seems to enjoy the ride. There isn't any problem getting her in our car anymore. She still remains shy of other people other than Dana and I but that really isn't a bad thing. She is a lot of fun when playing with her tennis ball but likes playing keep away more than chasing after it. Her favorite game. She is healthy and very happy in her forever home and we are happy she is a part of our family. Thanks for checking. It was good to hear from you. Gary and Cathy
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