Breed Clubs and Registeries

Miniature Australian Shepherd Club  (MASCA)
http://www.mascaonline.net/

Miniature American Shepherd Club USA  (MASCUSA)
formerly North American Miniature Australian Shepherd Club  (NAMASCUSA)
Name changed due to the club seeking AKC recognition which would not allow the use of Miniature "Australian" Shepherds... hence now Mini Americans !
http://www.mascusa.org/

International Miniature Australian Shepherd Club  (IMASC)
newly formed club 2011
http://www.imasconline.net/

American Stock Dog   (ASDR)
http://www.americanstockdog.org/

National Stock Dog  (NSDR)
http://www.nationalstockdog.com/

Continental Kennel Club  (CKC)
http://www.continentalkennelclub.com/

American Kennel Club  (AKC)
Not yet recognized here, MASCUSA seeking recognition as of May 2011
Breed name will be changed from Miniature Australian Shepherds to
Miniature American Shepherds for those breeders wishing to go AKC,
INSTEAD of MASCA or IMASC.
http://www.akc.org/

Toy Australian Shepherd Association of America  (TASAA)
An Aussie Club for those under 14" top of shoulder
http://www.whoward.homestead.com/

Aussie Health

BUSTER ALERT !!
Important site listing dangerous drugs should your Aussie be MDR-1 Mutant
http://www.miniaussierescue.org/

Australian Shepherd Health & Genetics
Great site to answer concerns regarding diseases and genetics
http://www.ashgi.org/

Orthopedic Foundation for Animals  (OFA)
http://www.offa.org/

Canine Eye Registration Foundation    (CERF)
www.vmdb.org/history.html

DNA Testing Centers for Genetic Disorders:
PRA-Prcd (eyes):
Optigen: http://www.optigen.com/      (as of 5/28/11 $ 195)
Genomia in Slovakia    http://www.prcdtest.com/  (as of 5/28/11  $85)

CEA/CH (eyes)
Optigen:  http://www.optigen.com/     (as of 5/28/11 $ 180)

MDR-1  (drug sensitivity)
Washington State Univ:  http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/   (as of 5/28/11 $ 70)
Genomia:  http://www.genomia.cz/    (as of 5/28/11  $83.50)

HSF4 (Heriditary Cataracts)
Animal Genetics:  http://www.animalgenetics.us/  (as of 5/28/11  $45)

Poisons and Dangers

Animal Poison Control Center
They most likely will charge a $65 consultation fee
(888) 426-4435

Dangerous Foods and Household Products for Dogs
www.akc.org/pdfs/public_education/dangerous_products.pdf
Also
www.aspca.org/pet-care/ask-the-expert/ask-the-expert-poison-control/human-medications-and-cosmetics.aspx

**  Although I am listing some links through ASPCA, please Do NOT donate to organizations such as these (ASPCA, HSUS, PETA), you will be paying lobbyist, not directly helping animals.

Poisonous Plants and Trees to Dogs
www.aspca.org/pet-care/ask-the-expert/ask-the-expert-poison-control/plants-and-trees.aspx

Dangerous Cleaning Products
http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/ask-the-expert/ask-the-expert-poison-control/cleaning-products-2.aspx

Conformation Show Venues

International All Breed Canine Assn.  (IABCA)
http://www.iabca.com/

American Rare Breed Assn.  (ARBA)
http://www.arba.org/

Kennel Club USA  (KCUSA)
http://www.kennelclubusa.com/

North American Kennel Club  (NAKC)
http://www.nakcdogshows.com/

All Breed International Dog Shows, Inc  (ABIDS)
http://www.abidogshows.com/

Rare Breed Club of south Western Ontario  (RBCSWO)
http://www.rbscwo.com/

Raven NOW a Champion

Raven Becomes a Multi Champion

Raven wins her first Best in Breed and earns enough points to earn her

Championship title with both NAMASCUSA and MASCA