Our Program
Located on a beautiful acreage south of Leduc, Alberta, Canada. Here we have horses, cows, sheep and our amazing Standard Australian Shepherds. I’ve worked hard bringing in pedigrees that are the heart of the Australian Shepherd history- I’ve researched the old lines and have travelled to North Carolina, Michigan, Washington, Kentucky and Arizona just to name a few- I’ve done the research so you don’t have to! There is not many breeders in Canada who work hard at preserving the old, original lines of the Aussie! I’m one of them!
With years of effort my #1 goal is to raise quality Aussies that excel in companionship, and health. To preserve the original Aussie. Breeding to the standards to produce a better dog each time as well as an exceptional partner in agility/herding on the farm and part of the family.
Our breeding program is built on a foundation of time-tested Australian Shepherd lines that have proven themselves over decades of real work, stable companionship, and structural soundness.While the dog world frequently shifts toward new trends, modern styles, or popular outcrosses, we choose to honor and preserve the deep-rooted genetic heritage that made the Australian Shepherd an exceptional American working dog in the first place.
What "Heritage Lines" Mean for Our Program
- Generational Predictability: Because our lines have been carefully curated over decades, we understand their health backgrounds, work ethic, and temperaments on a profound level. There is no guesswork when we look back across generations.
- True-to-Type Versatility: Our dogs embody the original moderate structure, sound movement, and high emotional intelligence. They possess an "off-switch" indoors and clear-headed drive when active.
- Health Through History: Time has tested these lines. By staying true to proven foundational families, we prioritize long-term vitality, structural longevity, and sound minds.
Looking Back to Move Forward
We believe that protecting the future of the Australian Shepherd requires respecting its past. We aren't interested in reinventing the breed or chasing fleeting fads. Instead, we are dedicated to the old lines—protecting the legacy, predictability, and heart that decades of careful breeding have entrusted to us.
I grew up with dogs -breeding and conformation. -and now I'm living my dream! My kids are a little older, I've been in my career for 21 years as a paramedic and live the best life on our little hobby farm- I'm dedicated in producing healthy, amazing companions, agility-sport as well as herding focused Aussies that your family can enjoy and bring into your family and farm. I have searched pedigrees and travelled over 4000k to bring the best bloodlines into our program. Coming from all over the USA and Canada. Standing apart from other breeders- Summit Acres produces the "True Aussie" Preserving some of the best and old bloodlines you will find.
All of our dogs go through extensive medical testing- DNA testing as well as behavior testing before they are officially added to our program.
