Aussies of Shurdan Creek
Located in south-central KY, 80 miles
northwest of Nashville TN
Members of AKC and ASCA
Mary and Lee Gregory
9550 Shurdan Creek Road
Gracey,Ky 42232
270-235-5732
mmgregory@hughes.net
Our Goals and Philosophy
Aussies have been divided for a large part into show lines and working lines. We truly believe that Aussies can do it
all. The show lines tend to have good confirmation and an easy temperament, but also have been inbred to the point
of unhealthiness. They have also been bred away from the breed standard that they should be outstanding specimens
of, mainly looking for a large size, unaggressive temperament, heavy coat and a certain look with a large white
mane,etc. that produces "cookie cutter" dogs where only the area of their body color differ. The herding lines have
been bred for more aggressiveness to be able to work livestock and more leniency toward conformation. They do tend
to have less inbreeding and genetically 'cleaner' lines from inherited conditions. We appreciate the good qualities of
both groups, but recognize that there are drawbacks also.

That being said, we think that a 'middle of the road' approach can be of benefit to the Australian Shepherd breed in
general. There are show dogs that can work and working dogs that can show. We strive to put the best of these lines
together with great thought and research on each breeding to further our goals. There will be puppies that will show
great promise in just working or showing that we will offer for sale. But the dogs that show promise in both areas are
the ones that will make it back into our program,to create generations of dogs with that as our main goal,and to
eventually release so that others may benefit as they see fit from our program.

The great intelligence that most Aussies display is another of our goals. One of the founders of our breed once stated
"I wouldn't have an Aussie that would let itself get stole" is something we think of daily. We will not put a stupid dog
into our program, or one that does not display the correct personality. Neither will we keep a cowardly or too
aggressive dog. Our ideal dog is safe to take into public,will not show people or animal aggression, but will not back
down in the case of true danger. I have never felt safer, no matter the situation, since I found Aussies. In this day and
age, that's not a feeling to be discounted lightly.

As a much more minor concern, we personally happen to like blue eyed tri's. Not very political and purely a personal
preference, but there it is. While looking for acquisitions to further our main goals, we tend to consider the trait
when choosing new dogs to add to our program. This may be a bit shallow,but we breed to suit ourselves and make
no apologies for it.

The Australian Shepherd is a diverse breed and you will find that diversity in our dogs. We strive to give any dog or
puppy that we have given life a fulfilled and productive life by treating each one as a unique individual and doing
our best to match it to the correct new owner. It's better to have never bred a dog than to send it to a life of misery.
We will be honest in evaluating both the good qualities and the drawbacks to each one. Since we do take the extra
time to do these evaluations, you will note that we have more older puppies and adults available than very young
puppies. We reserve the right not to sell to anyone. Homes will be carefully evaluated before placing any of our
puppies or dogs. So,if you would like to buy one of our puppies or dogs,give us a call and we'll start getting to know
each other.