While working at a vet clinic in high school I came across a groomer who bred Aussies. I was in desperate need of a dog, I needed a companion, a partner, someone to run with in the park. I knew I had to have this blue boy I had met so I came up with a plan that would make my parents say yes to getting the dog. The following day I went out for a run and showed back up with my first Aussie "Toby". For a year my parents thought Toby "followed" me home from the park. From that day on Aussies have always been my breed. In 2009 I got my beloved blue merle, Potter (Peppertree's Magic in the Makin) from WhisperWind Aussies. My plan was to show here and there in ASCA's altered program, but just as I had been told the dog show world was addictive and way to much fun! I truly love this breed from their high drive working ability to their loyal personalities.