Trio Miniature Aussies
The name Trio comes from 3 generations of the breeding/showing of dogs. My grandmother raised and showed Collies for many years (Colleworth Kennels). Her daughter, my mother, also raised and showed Collies and added Shelties to the kennel (Pride n' Joy).
I enjoyed showing my mother's dogs in Confirmation, Junior Showmanship and Obedience classes.
I love teaching Junior Showmanship as well as judging Junior Showmanship at Fun Matches.
Sharon: age 17 with Heather Blue Best Junior Handler in Show
As an adult, I bred and showed Shelties. With 122 dogs in the ring, taking fourth place, at the 1990 Denver, CO Sheltie National, with a Bi Black Sheltie of my own breeding was an awsome experience. After rescuing a small Australian Shepherd from a local shelter, I fell in love with the breed. The Aussies' intellegence, loyalty and beauty stole my heart. I spent a year studying the Mini Aussies and after attending an ARBA show and receiving a warm welcome from the Mini Aussie community I felt like I had come home.
As a member of Miniature Australian Shepherd Club of America (MASCA) I strive to promote the breed to the highest standard.