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Welcome to RJM Australian Shepherds....located in the heartland of America...
commitment, dedication and integrity are of highest priority at RJM!
We hope you enjoy your visit...come back often!

     

We are proud to specialize in Las Rocosa Australian Shepherd, ASCA Hall of Fame bloodlines, genetically designed for excellent temperament, high intelligence and total versatility.

 

RJM dogs, in addition to being the loving, adoring companions that they were "designed" to be first and foremost, also are competitively shown in conformation, obedience and agility and participate in search and rescue, herding and hospital therapy...just to name a few!

 

Puppies are exclusively home raised and AKC/ASCA dual registered. We are committed to quality...not quantity, and always to the betterment of the breed, consistently producing that special dream puppy for select candidates.

 

The highest of regard is given to companion placement for an RJM puppy and we are equally complimented when a puppy goes on to a working environment.

 

As a life-long breed fancier of ASCA and AKC Registered Aussies, dedicated to ongoing education and training, I encourage all questions and inquiries about our program.

 

The following is direct quote (excerpt) from THE TOTAL AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD by Carol and Ernie Hartnagle of Las Rocosa Aussies...Page 37, Chapter2:

 

"Aussies are purposeful dogs. They are loyal companions and sensible guardians. While they are willing to listen and respond quickly to training, they are independent thinkers.

 

The Australian Shepherd is reserved with strangers. The term reserved can best be described as "guarded". The same cautiousness you would exhibit if a total stranger knocked at your door. Very few people would throw open the door and embrace a stranger.....neither will an Aussie and they may perceive strangers and drop-in company as intruders.

 

In recent years, they have moved from ranches into urban and suburban homes as more and more people find them to be the ideal companion dog. Their sensible aggressiveness makes them the ideal guardian and their medium size makes them suitable to keep in homes and to take in the car. Combine all of this with their love for and patience with, children....the Aussie cannot help but become increasingly popular. "

 

To me, this is one of the most realistic character assessments I know of the Aussie, as witnessed in everyday life of knowing and living with Aussies for over 35 years. In reality, you will find throughout my web site that I encapsulate it all into the term "versatility", for to me, that embraces their extraordinary traits of herding, search and rescue, therapy superior adaptation, high intelligence, cognitive skills, superior athletic ability, loyalty and family devotion....and one's best friend.  It should be noted that different lines within the breed bring different traits to the table and those should be considered, depending on one's ultimate goal with their new family member and as in all dog selection processes, the correct matching process is key to success.  Within my lines, the herding instinct has been preserved, for without that key ingredient, which translates into intelligence, we lack the basis on which to continue to build and further enhance this incredible breed, through thoughtful and carefully designed breeding programs; mighty in purpose yet limited in quantity.  All pups are cute and darling, yet we must consider this a life-long commitment and address their character and temperament as primary in our mutual selection process...it's the right thing to do.

 

Please contact me if you would like more information or if you wish to join the reservation list for our next planned litter!

 

We are active members of AKC, ASCA, USASA and ASCMA.

 

We are pleased you've come to visit and hope you enjoy your stay!

     

RJM Dare To Chance The River DNA-VP
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RJM Destinys Crowning Jewel DNA-CP
 

Click here to visit the pups page for more information!

     

Meet Zeke


....the Rockstar

Click on Zeke's photo for more info

     

"You can take the Australian Shepherd out of the country, but you can't take wonderful character, diverse traits and totally amazing
versatility out of the Aussie....no matter their job in life nor where they call home....and on that point I am certain!"



This picture is courtesy of John who is Finny's beloved caregiver and was taken at their farmer's market.

     


Come with us and have a "peek"
Baby Baron leading the way to our previous puppies page
(click on his photo)!


     

"Live life LARGE...just as an Aussie would do; totally engaged, devoted and loyal, diligent and loving with an unspoken bond of respect....
and the ever present spirit and zest for life that overcomes all challenges. They teach us well.....our precious and special difference makers."

Judy Mautz, RJM Aussies

     

Judy Mautz
RJM Australian Shepherds
Phone 816-618-3087
Email jmautz@rjmaussies.com or mautzjm@yahoo.com

     

Please note, we do NOT breed miniatures and ask that you read the following regarding 'mini' Aussies...

Recently there has been a rise in the movement to breed so called "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 Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), 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 "miniatures", will not allow our males to be used to breed to a "miniature" and will not recommend a breeder to you because we personally do not support the purposeful breeding of "miniature" or "toy" dogs that are then passed off as Australian Shepherds. We breed our Aussies to the ASCA and AKC recognized standards 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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