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Welcome to the web site of the American Shetland Sheepdog Association

Founded in 1929
The Parent Club of the Breed

American Kennel Club

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 Looking for a Sheltie 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.

*******ASSA HANDBOOK S*******
Own a part of sheltie history

For a complete list of available Handbook years "books and media"
Kids coloring book is now available FREE click coloring book to download
ASSA Pictorial Standard is also available to the public

contact: Lyn Krivanek
Watch for information on the 2011 Handbook

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2012 ASSA National, East

March 3-10, 2012


Kissimmee, FL
Location: Osceola Heritage Park Exhibition Hall

Host Hotel: Clarion WaterPark
Host Club: Tampa Bay Area SSC

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

ASSA National Premium Obedience/Agility/Rally


2013 ASSA National, West
Albany, OR

Location: Lin County Fair & Expo Center

April 20-27, 2013
Host Club: ASSA

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

2014 ASSA National, Central

Grey Summit, MO
Location: Purina Farms


Host Club:
ASSA

Breed: Janet Turnage Nahikian
Dogs: Mark Houston-McMillan
Bitches: Nioma Coen
Futurity: Jane Hammett-Bright
Jr. Showmanship: TBA


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HEALTH ISSUES

**The Search for Genes that Control Growth in Purebred Dogs**

New Article on Gallbladder Disease

Genetic Mutation Found and Research Results Published

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This ASSA web site may include the names and addresses of, or links to web sites 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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