Bleumoon Australian Cattle Dogs

ABOUT US
We are a small kennel located in Southern MS on 20 acres. We have only been raising Australian Cattle Dogs for a short time, but we have acquired some of the best lines available. We are not new to the breed, or to the herding dog. I grew up with Border Collies and Shelties and acquired my first Cattle Dog for $150.00 strictly as a riding and barn companion. Although we show on a very limited basis, we do not believe in having only show dogs. We feel show dogs are often for their owner's ego and those who only promote and boast on how many conformation champions they produce lose sight of the real working dog. The ACD was not meant to stand in the show ring and look pretty, it was meant to work.

OUR KENNEL
We have an indoor, air conditioned/heated kennel for our dogs. However, our dogs do not stay locked in kennels during the day. We only put our dogs up at night, or in inclement weather. When we have a female in heat, she will remain kenneled until she is out of heat. Our yards are fenced and cross fenced with hot wire top and bottom to secure the dogs from getting out. We have 7 outdoor kennels and runs for additional space to be used as needed. Our dogs are allowed to play and be dogs, they can run, swim in the pond, play in the jungle gym, or dig in the "dirt mound".

After a long day of working cattle, this is how a Cattle Dog relaxes
Surfing - Cattle Dog Style

OUR DOGS
Our dogs are first and foremost our family members only in fur. We love our dogs and I value all my time I spend with them. Everyone of our dogs is an individual with distinct personalities. We take great pride in showing them off to anyone who wants to drop by and visit. Each dog gets quality time each day, whether it is couch time or Frisbee time, we enjoy being with our furry friends. I am a stay at home doggy and horse mom and spend my days with my horses and dogs.

BREED STANDARD
Bleu Moon Kennels breeds true to breed standard in our dogs for correctness, soundness, temperament, working ability and most of all a true BLEU companion. However, not all dogs are created equal and even with a breed standard firmly in place by the AKC, you will see Champion dogs who are either above or below the breed standard.

BREEDING AND PUPPIES
Please CLICK HERE to read about our care of our puppies and care of the mother dog.

TESTING

HIPS - Our dogs have their hips done at age two. Some of our dogs have NOT had their hips done, but we are working toward having them all done and will post results as we get them.
BAER - Our dogs are tested for hearing at LSU in Baton Rouge, LA
Currently all of our dogs are tested for PRCD. Our testing for PRCD was done by Pawsitive/Ingen. All test results are available upon request.

Bleu Moon Kennels has been diligently testing all our dogs/bitches and we are almost there. Everyone has been tested for PRA and BAER tested, we have about 90% of our dogs/bitches tested for hips using PennHip. Some dogs may not be PRA tested simply because we know the status, such as an A to A breeding. If you have any questions pertaining to testing, I will be more than happy to supply information and certificates of testing. I will not publicly post my copies on line. Any dogs not tested may be a dog we simply have no plans to breed, is retired or spayed/neutered.

We are happy to report that in the five years we have been breeding, we have had only 2 puppies that were deaf. Both these puppies were placed in loving homes. We will NOT put a puppy down simply because it is deaf as many breeders do.

All of our dogs have been PennHip tested and the results range from excellent to good. PennHip is scored differently, but the hips scores we have received are equivalent to OFA excellent to good. Only two dogs had scores that were borderline good/fair.

PUPPY MILLS
We are not a puppy mill. So many are quick to jump and label a breeder as a puppy mill if they produce a few litters a year. We care deeply about our dogs and we do not breed our adult females after the age of 6 years and we do not breed more than 3 litters from her in her lifetime, but never past the age of 6. Before labeling a breeder a puppy mill, please visit these links to see what a puppy mill really is: CAUTION: these pictures are graphic in nature.
http://www.egressetch.com/WisconsinPFL/links.html
http://www.prisonersofgreed.org/index.html

REFERENCES
We do not publicly post our references or testimonials on our site. It is too easy to make up "testimonials" by only putting a name and state, If you would like references from past customers, breeders, or veterinarian referrals, I will be happy to email you a complete list with names, contact phone and emails.