Countrywoods Farm & Kennel

www.countrywoodsfarm.com

Clare, Michigan

PHONE: 989.465.9067

Welcome to Countrywoods

My greatest achievements are not what most may think.

It's not having the top dog in the breed (been there, done that), breeding a Top-Ten Bitch, or having the first AKC Champion Bitch in the state. Nor, is it in producing show dog, after show dog.

It is just really a very simple thing, such as, a heart-felt "thank you" from a newcomer that I was able to help. Or, the pure joy of seeing that new "puppy love" grow into a lifelong bond between dog and master.

It is receiving all those cards and letters, with updates and photos of the latest new trick, or amazing feat, that you and your pal have mastered. It is providing a "lifelong-four-legged-furry-love" to someone who will cherish it always.

If I can give someone a fraction of the joy that my dogs have given me, that's my greatest satisfaction; which is remembered long after the ribbons have faded. Fond memories live forever.

Our Commitment - Our Qualifications

I am a ASCA Breeder Judge, a licensed Senior UKC Judge, doing Rare Breeds in the USA and Canada. I have also had the pleasure of judging at the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Nationals (1990-91); the White German Shepherd Nationals (1999); the Miniature Australian Shepherd Nationals (2002); Nationals Pre-Shows including in Texas for the AKC Nationals (1999), and at the Wisconsin ASCA Nationals (2003).

I have had the Australian Shepherd breed since the early 1970's. Since then, I have been involved heavily in the Australian Club of America (ASCA).

Some of the highlights of my time with the breed include, assisting in the making of the first ASCA Yearbook, which covered the first 25 years of the organizaiton, edited by Phil Wildhagen, back in the mid to late 70’s.

I also served on the Conformation Committee for several years, and having a few of my suggestions carried out by the BOD. As a breeder and judge, I have traveled all over North America and abroad, to judge and give seminars. In 2001, I was selected to serve on the Breed Standard Review Committee.

In addition to working and showing my Aussies, I occasionally write articles and stories; some of which have been published in the Aussie Times, and the Australian Shepherd Annual.

"The future of the versatile Australian Shepherd is my passion."

~ Sunday Miles

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