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Welcome to Sun-Up Ranch Mini Aussies
The Aussies




In 1999 Laurie discovered Miniature Aussies and brought home a small red bitch. She is now
SUN-UP SHEELA, CDX, AX, OAJ, RA, JHD, CGC
Sheela is only 14 1/2" but she's mighty!



Sheela in Agility




And Herding   

 

 

 

In 2001 "Betsy" joined the group.


 

By 2008, she earned 10 titles and is now known as 
NAT. / INT. CH SUN-UP BEST BET, CDX, OA, OAJ,
RA, CGC



Betsy is 15 1/2" and has had many lovely puppies including our - - - - - - -

                             "Abby"

  




NAT. / INT. CH SUN-UP ABRACADABRA,
NAC, NJC, CGC 
"Abby"  
was the dam of 2 special dogs I kept.
  

 

   
 

 Abby's first litter was sired by  "Colonel" and
produced my 


"Merlin"
  

MULTI CH SUN-UP THE MAGICIAN, CD, OA, OAJ, RN, HIC




Merlin was a striking puppy at 6 months





And proved to be smart and athletic as well -----



.Winning Most Versatile Aussie
at the 2008 National Specialty!

Merlin is now competing in Open Obedience 
and Agility Excellent.



Merlin earned his Companion Dog Excellent title in 2011

 


     

Abby's 2nd. litter was sired by "Dakota".
{Coffeehill Mocha Macciato}
and produced "Lacy"



Lacy (center) @ 7 weeks.






INT. CH SUN-UP A TOUCH OF LACE
Lacy was bred only once to --------

 

Multi CH Wilshy's Alpine Range Rider, "Sage" 
                             Agility titled!

This litter, born on the 4th of July gave me
                             "Banner"
 

                       He was lovely at 6 months



And at 14 months won Best Head Type at
the 2008 Nationals Specialty -- He also
earned his Herding Instinct Certificate.

                       



                        Now at 2 years, he is
MULTI. CH SUN-UP STAR SPANGLED, CD, HIC, CGC, CL-1
While anticipating entertaining the ladies, he is in 
training for advanced obedience and agility. 

In 2011 he's four years old and all grown up 
He has added his
GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP
  
AND AN 
ALL BREED BEST IN SHOW

    

More photos, health clearances,  and pedigree are on the Stud page. 


THE LATEST!



Banner went to the
National Specialty in October, 2011
and REPEATED his First Place in
BEST HEAD TYPE
(He won in 2008, too)
YEE HAH!

                        
               









 






    

 


Sun-Up RanchResume` (ancient history)The Vizslas RememberedThe AussiesPuppiesAt StudPhotos of our extended family