OnlyAussies

04/19/2026

BIG BIG shoutout to my lovely wife! Jeanne busted her a$$ getting these dog ready to show and showing them. Not a bad weekend after taking the last few years off.

03/14/2026

OnlyAussies is now Stock Dog Trading Co.

Australian Shepherds built the foundation of what we started, and they’ll always be a huge part of who we are. But the working dog world is bigger than just one breed. Stock Dog Trading Co. was created to support all the incredible stock dog breeds that live the ranch, farm, and working dog lifestyle right alongside us.

Over the next few days you’ll start seeing the transition to our new site, featuring even more products built for stock dog owners, trainers, and working dog enthusiasts. We’re also launching an all-new Puppy Marketplace focused on ethical breeders who stay true to their bloodlines, their purpose, and the real ranch dog spirit these breeds were built for.

Same mission. Bigger vision. Still built for the people who live this life every day.

02/28/2026

02/06/2026

01/28/2026

We were boarding the flight from Denver to Chicago. It had been a 72-hour deployment, and we were exhausted.

My partner, a K9 Australian Shepherd named Ranger, looked like he’d been through hell—and he had. His coat was still dusted with concrete powder, one front paw wrapped tight in vet tape, stained from the field. He smelled like smoke, sweat, and broken buildings.

We took our seats in row 4.

A man in a pressed suit sitting in the aisle wrinkled his nose and waved down a flight attendant.

“Is there any way you can move me?” he complained. “That dog is filthy. It smells like a campfire. I paid for a clean seat, not a kennel.”

Ranger didn’t hear a word. He curled up on the seat beside me and fell asleep instantly—muscles twitching, dreaming of work not yet finished.

I felt the heat rise in my chest, but I kept my voice calm.

“He’s not dirty because he’s neglected, sir,” I said. “That dust is concrete and drywall.”

The man scoffed. “I don’t care what—”

“He spent the last three days crawling through a collapsed parking garage,” I cut in. “That smell you’re complaining about? That’s the smell of the rubble where he helped locate two survivors this morning.”

The flight attendant paused. She looked at Ranger’s bandaged paw. The K9 patch on his collar. The exhaustion written all over his face.

Then she looked back at the man and smiled—tight and professional.

“Sir, I can move you,” she said. “But I’ll be upgrading the dog to First Class. He’s earned the legroom.”

Row 5 broke into applause.

Ranger slept through all of it.

Respect working dogs.

They go where humans can’t.

And they come back carrying hope on four paws. 🇺🇸🐕‍🦺

01/18/2026

Can you spot them all?






BRADSHAWS Denim and Lace @ Brushy Creek
Lacey x Lucchese toy babies.
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01/17/2026

01/13/2026

Thinking about bringing home an Australian Shepherd puppy? It's essential to set realistic expectations. Our latest blog covers all the crucial tips you need to know before you take the plunge. Check it out: https://wix.to/FE6Z3n2

What's the best advice is when bringing home a new puppy, especially an Australian Shepherd puppy. The most important answer is simple: set realistic expectations.

01/11/2026

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01/09/2026

My purchase of a well bred purebred did not sentence another dog to death.

My purchase of a well bred purebred did not cause an increase in the number of dogs in shelter.

Me wanting a dog with a predictable temperament from healthy lineage did not cause another dog to not get adopted.

My meticulous research and support of only the most responsible of breeders is not the problem. It is not what you should be mad at. It is not what you should be pushing the blame onto.

I am not the one who brought these dogs into the world irresponsibly and left them in a shelter. Responsible breeders are not the ones who put dogs into shelters either.

It is my home, my life, and my choice of what kind of dog to bring into it. Maybe I needed a working dog, a sport dog, or simply a companion puppy to raise of a breed I enjoy. No matter the reason, my choice to support a reputable breeder did not send a shelter dog to its death.

A breeder who health tests, temperament tests, studies pedigrees, proves a dog worthy of being bred, and only breeds when doing so is of benefit to the breed is not contributing to the number of homeless dogs.

The number of homeless dogs in the world is a problem, but it is not a problem exacerbated by reputable breeders and those who purchase from them.

Your neighbor down the street who refuses to contain his unaltered dogs IS contributing to the problem.

Your friend who impulse bought a dog at PetLand IS contributing to the problem.

That guy on Craigslist pumping out the trendiest designer mix as fast as he can IS contributing to the problem.

Your relative who just HAS to let their dog have one litter “so she can experience motherhood” or because “she’s just so sweet” IS contributing to the problem.

Your old high school classmate who bought a high energy working breed without taking the time to research its needs and realize it was not a good fit for their household ahead of time IS contributing to the problem.

A reputable breeder offers their lifelong support. A reputable breeder would never allow their dogs to end up in a shelter to begin with. A reputable breeder makes it a contractual obligation to return dogs they have produced back to them should you find yourself unable of keeping it.

It is understandable to be angry about the number of homeless dogs in the world, but if you take a deeper look, you will find your anger is misplaced.

If you take a deeper look, you will find reputable breeders and those of us who purchase from them are just as angry, we are just pointing fingers at the right causes.

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01/08/2026

Nutrition plays a vital role in your dog's health! Discover the ideal diet for quality-bred Australian Shepherds. Learn more with us at Brushy Creek Aussies: https://wix.to/2jtQ2Vw

Nutrition Tips from Brushy Creek Aussies of TexasAt Brushy Creek Aussies, an Australian Shepherd breeder in Red Oak, Texas, our dogs aren’t just pets — they’re family. Whether you bring home a Toy, Miniature, or Standard Australian Shepherd, one thing remains true: proper nutrition is critical...

01/06/2026

From The November-December Issue of : Breed Priorities – Australian Shepherd
By Nikki Riggsbee

Despite its name, the Australian Shepherd was developed in the western United States. They became popular on ranches and farms, and were often associated with horse people, shows, and rodeos. They were valued for their trainability, intelligence, and herding instinct. They were registered by several registries in the twentieth century. AKC recognized the United States Australian Shepherd Association as the parent club, and the breed joined the AKC herding group in 1993. Unlike some newly recognized breeds, the Australian Shepherd was popular and had good entries in AKC events from the beginning...

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