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Natural Life Ranch

Living the Life 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 canine and other natural resources. As for vaccinations our dogs and puppies are protected with natural remedies and holistic treatments. I do not believe or practice with the intrusion of drugs and chemicals for the health of our dogs. Our goal is to better the breed without intrusive vaccinations and processed dog foods and provide more natural raw food and nature’s remedies to prevent and heal our animals. 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!

A “natural rearing breeder” is a dog or cat breeder who focuses on raising their animals as close to their natural wild state as possible, prioritizing a raw diet, minimal vaccinations, holistic health practices, and a focus on providing a natural environment to promote optimal health and well-being, rather than relying heavily on commercial pet food and conventional veterinary treatments; essentially, aiming to breed animals with the best possible health by mimicking their ancestral lifestyle.

Key points about natural rearing breeders:

Diet:
Primarily feed their animals a raw diet, consisting of uncooked meat, bones, and organs, mirroring what their wild ancestors would eat.
Vaccinations:
May opt for a reduced vaccination schedule or use only titer testing to determine the need for vaccinations.
• • Holistic healthcare:

Utilize alternative therapies like acupuncture, herbal remedies, and aromatherapy alongside conventional veterinary care when necessary.

Environmental enrichment:
Provide ample space for exercise, natural stimuli, and opportunities for mental stimulation.
Genetic selection:
Carefully choose breeding pairs with a strong health history, focusing on minimizing the risk of inherited diseases.

Why choose a natural rearing breeder:

Potential for better health:
By prioritizing a natural lifestyle, these breeders aim to raise dogs and cats with fewer health issues compared to those raised on traditional methods.

• • Ethical concerns:
Some people prefer natural rearing practices due to concerns about the potential negative effects of commercial pet food and certain vaccination protocols

Timberline Smoke ’em “Oakley”

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.