Here we have collected links to recognized organizations and associations, our favorite breeders, kennels, and trainers, and a wealth of other information about both dogs in general and Australian shepherds specifically. If any of our links aren’t working or you know of a resource we might like, send us a message!

 
Australian Shepherd Club of America

The Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA) was established as the parent club for the breed in 1957 and incorporated as a non-profit corporation. Increasing interest in competition led to the development of merit programs. These programs today provide certification and titles in Stockdog, Conformation, Obedience, Tracking, and Agility as well as recognition to the top Juniors. These programs increased ASCA’s role as a service organization to much more than a registry. ASCA-registered Aussies can earn titles in every phase of competition as well as entry into ASCA’s Hall of Fame which is reserved for outstanding sires, dams, and kennels. ASCA has over 70 Affiliate Clubs internationally providing sanctioned shows and trials for ASCA registered Aussies.

 
Australian Shepherd Health & Genetics Institute

ASHGI is dedicated to the increase and diffusion of knowledge of genetics in the Australian Shepherd, and the inherited diseases from which it sometimes suffers. We envision serving all Aussies, no matter what their purpose, the goals of their owners, or where they live. ASHGI will work both independently and in cooperation with researchers, breed clubs, canine health organizations and foundations that provide grant funds for canine genetics research.

 
The United States Australian Shepherd Association

As defined by the Articles of Incorporation of the United States Australian Shepherd Association (USASA) the purpose or purposes for which the corporation is organized are:

  • (1) to encourage and promote quality in the breeding of pure-bred Australian Shepherds and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection;
  • (2) to encourage the organization of independent local Australian Shepherd Association specialty clubs in those localities where there are sufficient fanciers of the breed to meet the requirements of the United States Australian Shepherd Association;
  • (3) to urge members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed as approved by the United States Australian Shepherd Association as the only standard of excellence by which the Australian Shepherd shall be judged;
  • (4) to do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the breed and to encourage sportsman-like competition at dog shows, field trials, herding trials, obedience trials, and all other club-related activities;
  • (5) to conduct sanctioned matches and specialty shows, field trials, herding trials, and obedience trials under the rules of the United States Australian Shepherd Association.