This is the page we update most often to include
our recent accomplishments, upcoming events as well as litter announcements
and new pages we add to the site. Updated March 13, 2008.
Stonepine
Silk is due to whelp her litter the last week in April. Puppies will
be ready to go home towards the end of June 2008. Please visit Silk's page
or the Litter page for more information.
Stonepine
Silk shines at USASA Specialty! Silk won Best Bred by Exhibitor (Australian
Shepherds) and in heavy herding group competition was awarded a BBX
Group I, as well as highly competitive in BBX Best in Show!
Ch.
Heatherhill Jada De Ville, finishes her ASCA championship in style at
the Peninsula Australian Shepherd Association shows (June 11, 2005) going
Best of Opposite Sex from the classes. Congratulations to the Hellmeisters
for finishng Rider and going Breed from the classes!
, Stonepine
Silk Promise (a Tyra-Judd baby) and
Silk's sister turned heads in the South recently
(June 11-12, 2005) going Best of Breed from the classes over Specials
AND taking a Group 4 win! Congratulations to Sari and Shelley Green who
spoils Sari endlessly, and her co-owners Ann Caldwell and Shirle Rogers.
We have collected a well-rounded list of articles pertaining to Australian Shepherds that should help you find a great breeder, a terrific companion and/or performance animal, enable to take care of your new pup including proper training. Be sure to check out the Articles page!
2005 USASA National Specialty—
New Orleans, LA
Roger McKay Memorial Breeder Futurity: Silk takes Best of Opposite Sex in the Futurity. Puppy Sweepstakes: Silk takes second place in the 12-15 Puppy Bitch sweeps class. Regular Classes: Silk takes FIRST place in the 12-18 Bitch class!
A good time was had by all in Louisiana! Thanks to Thornapple for the fun pics and being such great neighbors in the grooming area!
Stonepine Australian Shepherds had spectacular results at the 2004 ASCA Nationals, including FOUR bitches in the Winner's Bitch class, Reserve Winner's Dog and a 4th place win in the Stud Dog class!
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"Buzz" (Ch. Heatherhill Black N Decker) daughter is now major
pointed in both ASCA and AKC!
Silver Spectacular Pre-Show: FIRST PLACE Open Black Bitch, thank you to Judge Rhonda Silviera!
ASCA Nationals: FIRST PLACE Open Black Bitch, thank you to Judge Gayle McDonald. Special thanks to co-owner and breeder Alan McCorkle for handling Jade!
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"Cazz" (Ch. Heatherhill Double-O Heaven) son, is now a BISS
(at only his second AKC show and before even finishing his championship!).
Tate is also major pointed in both ASCA and AKC!
Feather River ASC Pre-Show: FIRST PLACE Bred by Exhibitor Dog, thank you to Judge Meryl Parreira!
ASCA Nationals: FIRST PLACE Bred by Exhibitor Dog, thank you to Judge Judy Norris. RESERVE WINNER'S DOG!
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Tate's sister and a "Cazz" daughter who is major pointed in
ASCA and AKC!
Silver Spectacular Pre-Show: FOURTH PLACE Bred by Exhibitor Bitch, thank you to Judge Rhonda Silviera!
ASCA Nationals: SECOND PLACE Bred by Exhibitor Bitch (second to Winner's Bitch, thank you to Judge Gayle McDonald.
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Tyra daughter, is just starting her show career.
Silver Spectacular Pre-Show: FOURTH PLACE 9-12 Puppy Sweepstakes, thank you to Judge Donna Wright and to handler Linda Hof! FOURTH PLACE 9-12 Puppy Bitch, thank you to Judge Rhonda Silviera.
Feather River ASC Pre-Show: SECOND PLACE 9-12 Puppy Bitch, thank you to Judge Carol Earnest!
ASCA Nationals: FIRST PLACE 9-12 Puppy Bitch, thank you to Judge Gayle McDonald.
A Boo daughter, and Oprah granddaughter, Fallon will debut officially
in 2005 as she starts on the road to her ASCA and AKC championships. Fallon
is co-owned with Alan and Kathy McCorkle of Heatherhill Australian Shepherds.
Silver Spectacular Pre-Show: FIRST PLACE Novice Bitch, thank you to Judge Rhonda Silviera!
ASCA Nationals: FIRST PLACE Novice Bitch, thank you to Judge Gayle McDonald.
FOURTH
PLACE Stud Dog Class, thank you to Judge Carol Ann Hartnagle. An exciting
win for Cazz who was followed in line by Tate and Rozz, only two offspring
and littermates! Thanks to mentor breeders Alan and Kathy McCorkle for
making this litter possible.
