We are Trina & Bill Sartaine and we own and operate SilverHawk in the
foothills of northeastern Kentucky. We are a small kennel devoted to
breeding top quality, healthy Aussies. We're glad you dropped by
for a visit with us and we hope you enjoy meeting our Aussies while
you're here!
We have had Aussies since 1976 but didn't get interested in showing
them until 1997. That was the year we decided to start laying the
foundation for what was to become "SilverHawk" Aussies. We have
chosen our breeding stock carefully and are excited about continuing
with the superior breeding that is our Aussies' heritage.
Our goal is to produce a beautiful Aussie that can win in the
conformation ring, who possesses natural herding instinct and can
compete in any venue of competition while at the same time being a
perfect companion dog. Our Aussies are versatile, with brains,
instinct, structure, and looks.
Our goal does not include breeding puppies just to sell, which is why
we have one or two litters per year. We want to enrich the lives of
people who desire the same type of Aussie that we do. Our Aussies
love to work, play, and be with us at all times. They are a part of
our family first and foremost.
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Regarding 'mini' Aussies...
Recently there has been a rise in the movement to
breed “miniature”, and sadly, even a “toy” version of the Australian
Shepherd.
Neither of these are recognized by any of the
official Australian Shepherd clubs/organizations. The Australian Shepherd
Club of America (ASCA), the American
Kennel Club (AKC), nor the United States Australian Shepherd Association,
Inc. (USASA), recognize nor register these dogs. The dogs are only
recognized by their own breed clubs which have been formed since they
were denied recognition by the above clubs. They are NOT a 'variety'
of the true Australian Shepherd, they are a totally separate breed.
We do not breed "mini's", will not allow our males to be
used to breed to a "mini" and will not recommend a breeder to you because
we personally do not support the purposeful breeding of 'miniature” or
“toy” Australian Shepherds. We breed our Aussies to the ASCA and AKC
recognized standard of excellence. These clubs require all of their
members to abide by their rules and regulations and their Code of Ethics,
and to be ever vigilant in the preservation and protection of the true
Australian Shepherd.
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