Having been in the cattle business for some 40 years, we raised the Australian Cattle Dog as our only choice for ranch and range partners.  Way back then they were commonly called "blue heelers", "Queensland Heelers", or just "bluey's". They weren't recognized by any registry at the time and we got our first ones from a California importer by the name of Dr Woolsey. Most ranchers (at the time) didn't even know they were a "breed" and had to be shown and proven their worth.

 Though we are retired today, we can not be "dog less" and we have maintained our tireless affinity for the breeds. In late 2000 we decided to add another breed. Choosing the Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog (Stumpies) was not  difficult once we recognized the Stumpy had the same enduring qualities as  the ACD, yet was perhaps a bit more athletic and better built for long range stamina and endurance. They have great tolerance to temperature fluctuations (i.e.: extreme heat and cold), They must be made to stop and rest because  they will go till they drop.

 We love this breed the most for their loyalty, companionship, and tireless desire to work.  Being dedicated ranchers and professional horsemen we recognize the need to maintain pure bloodlines, thus we imported these dogs from a top winning and producing kennel in Australia. Why did we import from a show kennel?? It is simple. A properly conformed dog ( made to fit the breed standard) with a mind set for herding ....will be athletic and can work or trial as well as go to the shows on weekends for conformation or participate in other disciplines. (i.e.: agility, flyby, etc.)

  It is with great appreciation to Mrs. Merchant of Ambajaye Kennels for sending us a dog and a bitch in the fall of 2000. (Mr. Wally and Betty Boo). Then in August of 2002 we obtained Australian Champion Ambajaye See NoTail (affectionately known as Frijoles). In October, Betty produced the first litter of pedigreed stumpies in North America.

Tom