Tuck is one of the finest Aussies I've known. He's handsome, sound, smart and has a heart of gold. Oh yeah.....and he's my boy. I decided that one of the perks of being the boss is to be able to use the website as an excuse to talk about my dogs. Being a dog trainer, you'd think I'd want to talk about something else. Well, at least you'd think so.
Back to Tucker. He was bred out of CH. Penn Y Caerau (Scanner) and Fairview Blue Denim Callie by Bev Shaw of Arcadia Florida.
Tuck is an amazing dog and what I like to consider the quintessential Australian Shepherd. He defines the breed first with a sound temperment and an easygoing nature. Excellent drive when you need it, and a minimum of the infamous Aussie "reserve". Tuck is an ambassador of good will to any friendly face. This is the heart of who he is and why he has always touched me in a special way. Kamakazi kissing is his specialty. I have alway prefered outgoing dogs and Tuck always makes me proud how he handles crowds and new faces. He is my most confident demo dog in obedience classes.
Combine an outstanding temperment with incredible side gait, great topline, and strong expressive head and you complete the package.
When I first picked Tucker up and brought him home, he jumped out of his crate in the middle of a class and proceeded to take over the room. The boy showed no fear that day and never looked back. Having just completed his AKC championship, Tuck is knockin em down in the breed ring as a special. Not even three years old, he loves to work, whether its in the breed ring with handler Jim Berger, or working the school with his Dad, Tuck is ready.
Tuck is also a thinker. More pensive than my other Aussie Jake, Tuck's wheels are always turning. We all fall in love with that part of our dogs that makes them different from the rest. Ch. Windypines' "Salt of the Earth" is a special boy.
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