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2011 ASSA National

Grey Summit, MO
Location:Purina Farms
Host Club: Greater St. Louis SSC

April 16- 23, 2011

Breed:Joe Molloy
Dogs: Barbara Kenealy
Bitches:Katie Gammill
Futurity:Marilyn Marlow
Jr. Showmanship:Barbara Kenealy

   Obedience & Rally

               

Novice A & Open B . . JoAnna Yund

Novice B & Utility A . . Karen Anderson

Open A & Utility B . . Margery West

Rally (all reg class) . . Sharon West

Veteran Obedience. . Sharon West


        Agility (pending AKC approval)

               

Standard . . Rhonda Crane.

JWW . . Keith Harrold.

        Herding

                TBD

 

Welcome to the website of the American Shetland Sheepdog Association!

ASSA, founded in 1929, is a member club of the American Kennel Club and the parent club of the breed.

Use this site to find out about our organization, its activities, and as a starting point to educate yourself about the Shetland Sheepdog. If you are here to find a companion for your family, please read the Looking for a Sheltie pages to find out if the Sheltie is right for you.

The ASSA Board would like to encourage all dog fanciers to be come involved in their state's legislation matters concerning animals. To this purpose there is a Legislation site here that you can use.The main link is on the left under "How You Can Help" Legislation. Current information on How to Spay/Neuter the HSUS is available.

 

 

2012 ASSA National
Kissimmee, FL
Location: Osceola Heritage Park Exhibition Hall


March 3-10, 2012

Breed: Susan Christie
Dogs: Rick Thompson
Bitches: Carolyn Ing
Futurity: Yvonne Samuelson
Jr. Showmanship: TBA

 

2013 ASSA National
Pomona, CA.

Location: Fairplex

Herding Location: Stonewall Ranch, Perris, CA

April 14-20, 2013

Hosting Clubs

Santiago SSC

SSC of Greater San Diego

SSC of Southern California

Tri Valley SSC of Northwest Los Angeles


Breed: Marjorie Tuff
Dogs: Jo Virden
Bitches: Yvonne DeFreitas
Futurity: Judy Decker
Jr. Showmanship:

2014 ASSA National

Centeral Region
location to be determined at the 2011 National

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HEALTH ISSUES

Investigation of Gallbladder Disease and Hypercholesterolemia in Shetland Sheepdogs* 

NEWS FLASH!!!  Genetic Mutation Found and Research Results Published!


New Research on Epilepsy

Investigations into the Genetic Mutations Causing Two Different Dental Anomalies in Shelties

Undescended testicles (cryptorchidism) research

Canine Health Information Center

ASSA has joined the CHIC program!
(click above and scroll down the health page)

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This ASSA website may include the names and addresses of, or links to websites belonging to, breeders and others who may provide products or services, some or all of whom may be ASSA members. Such listings, links or other references are not intended to be comprehensive, and are provided only as a service. They do not represent a recommendation by the ASSA of the breeder or his or her animals, or of the reliability, efficacy or quality of any product or service. The ASSA makes no representation or warranty (and specifically disclaims any representation or warranty) as to the listed breeders and others, including, without limitation, their background, experience or ability, financial condition, business practices, integrity, complaint history, or otherwise, or with respect to the availability for sale, merchantability or fitness for purpose, pedigree or other qualification for AKC registration, health, temperament or quality of any animal, or with respect to the availability, merchantability or fitness for purpose of any product or service. These listings may be updated from time to time in the discretion of the ASSA, but the ASSA disclaims any obligation to do so, irrespective of any information which may come into its possession. 

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