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Heavenbound Farm has been home to Australian Shepherd dogs since 1973 and Missouri Foxtrotter horses since 1985. We started breeding Aussies in 1978 and they have become a large part of life. They are wonderful companions, silly entertainers, protectors of life and property. Never a day goes by that I am not amazed by something new this breed can understand. They know when sorrow is bearing us under; they join in the giddiness of rolling in a fresh snowfall; they listen for the sound of our truck engine and run to meet us at the door; they see the danger of a horse getting too close to us in the field and get in between to drive him away; they see the opossum and raccoon as thieves of our supplies and protect our goods and gardens; they snuggle in our bed (if allowed) and keep an ear out for danger while we sleep; they guide “our little sheep” away from harm by standing in the gap. How could life be right without our Aussies? What better friend could there be? If you have never experienced an Aussie’s devotion, check them out—a great addition to a family and a wonderful companion if you are single. Fun, adaptable, smart, beautiful. They have it all! See Page 3, What’s New, for info on newest litter, and Page 5, Puppy Pictures. |
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Heavenbound is also home to Missouri Foxtrotter horses, the pleasure horse of today. Smooth gaited, sensible, lovely to watch and ride. They are good natured and medium sized horses that will return you to the barn less fatigued after a long day in the saddle. More like a big dog than a horse. Come try one out—”To Ride One Is To Own One.” |
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Puppy Pictures Updated 8/16/08 Newest Litter arrived July 2! See pictures on What’s New Page |
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Pictured above and to the right is our newest little filly born Spring 2008, gaiting with mom Gator. Isn’t she pretty? |
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Meet Heavenbound’s Mattie. Mattie is nine months old and lives near Akron with her owner, Mary. She is a Chili daughter and an Angel/Trevor granddaughter. Mary shares the following about Mattie: She graduated from her puppy class and is now in a pre-agility class and she rocks it. She is doing so well. Her first time on the equipment she was a tiny bit hesitant, but very brave. Then the second time she went on she knew exactly what to do. It was so funny, on the A-frame (which was lowered a lot) she went up and down very fast but still went in the contact zone every time. We have taken her swimming at our neighbors' pond twice now, and she isn't very good at swimming yet. Her first time she was so brave and she even jumped off the dock after me and then realized she didn't know what to do, but I helped her. Now her big thing is a blue large bouncy ball like the size of a beach ball. She chases it around the yard for a long time until it runs into something to make it stop. It is absolutely hilarious and it’s great exercise for her. She loves it so much, it's like herding. Mattie is a great companion and lots of fun. |
