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Position on the "Royal Basque Shepherd"

During the recent past, an attempt has been made to pirate the miniature variety of Australian Shepherd. These pirates have established a web site stating that the "Royal Basque Shepherd" was formerly known as the miniature Australian Shepherd.

This is not true. There is no known breed by this name. True, there exists a Basque Shepherd in Spain (http://www.pyrenean-journal.com/berger.htm); however, those dogs have no genetic similarity to Australian Shepherds, mini or otherwise, as is readily seen by their entirely different appearance (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basque_Shepherd_Dog).

Why would someone attempt to steal or pirate someone else's good name? Like any thief, for easy profit of course. Apparently there are some unethical people who feel that it is legitimate to take another breed's name and absorb it for personal gain by setting up an alternate "registry" as a means of diverting funds. It is easy to create yourself with a fancy internet web site and add a seemingly sincere story to solicit sympathy and support. Do not be fooled!

The ONLY parent clubs for the Miniature Australian Shepherd and the North American Miniature Australian Shepherd were established over 13 years ago and have a respectable and secure registry. These two clubs are active and have no intention of changing their names.

Before you compromise your standards, talk to recognized breeders who have been around for longer than a year or two. Check their reputations and refuse to contribute to any club that attempts to pirate another. Beware of false clubs or ones that have been in existence for only a short time.

Web sites for the reputable Miniature Australian Shepherd clubs:
www.mascaonline.org
www.namascusa.com

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				Sire: IABCA Ch. Heatherly's Cruz'n To Victory Lane Dam: Gottabe's Ima Mak'n U C Red Nash is our maxi-mini at 21" tall. Update! Update! Update! Cheryl has found another place to live and has moved. She can now take Nash back and they can be reunited. Don't know who's happier, Nash or Cheryl.
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		Cheryl has had Nash since he was a puppy and he has seen her through the loss of her father, then her mother, the illness of her brother and now her own declining health. Cheryl currently has fainting spells, as well as other ailments that render her unable to work. Since puppyhood, Nash made it his job to watch over Cheryl's father until he passed on, then Nash stood beside Cheryl's mother's wheelchair, keeping himself between her and others. When Cheryl's mother passed on, Nash decided it was time to take care of Cheryl. When Cheryl has an episode, Nash stays with her, licking her face to "protect" her until she revives. From the time he was little, Nash has chosen to be a service dog. Cheryl received a note from her doctor and Nash proudly wears his service vest.		Here's what happened: Cheryl's apartment complex in Sacramento changed ownership resulting in Cheryl being notified that Nash's service dog assignment meant nothing to them and she would have to give up her dog or move. Cheryl could not move by the 3 day deadline they gave her and felt forced to give up Nash. We checked with legal channels and at that time it appeared that the apartment complex owners were within their legal (though perhaps not moral) rights. We tried to find someone living anywhere between Sacramento and Reno to foster Nash until Cheryl could either work it out with the apartment owners or had enough time to move into another living situation. There were many offers to adopt Nash, but few to foster him for an unspecified time, so he stayed with us. Our multiple dog home with working adults was not the best place for Nash, as it was a dramatic change from everything he has ever known; but, he did great and now gets to go to his new home and be with Cheryl again. Yipee!!