herding\working dogs

Blueberry Australian Cattle Dogs



Ch. Blueberry Roan Hancock, VQW, HTDI ("Freddy") herding sheep.

CH. BLUEBERRY ROAN HANCOCK, VQW, HTD I ("FREDDY")

Photo by Liz Younger

Esther Ekman, Blueberry Australian Cattle Dogs

Breeder/Owner
Co-founder of the Australian Cattle Dog Club of America, Inc.
Charter member of Gold Coast Australian Cattle Dog Club


Blueberry ACD's has two axioms – the first being:

"If I can't live with this dog, why would I ask or expect you to!"

Great care is taken to consider the whole dog in our breeding plans. Blueberry will not breed a dog just because it's a top dog; or just because it's a top worker; or just because it has a pleasing personality; or just because it's handy.

ACD's were not one dimensional in their original purpose, nor should they be one dimensional today. This versatile breed should and can have multiple roles wrapped in one individual.

Blueberry uses some of the best old Australian working and show lines in our breeding program because our second axiom is:

"Never say never"

All breeding stock is tested and cleared for HD, PRA and hearing. We also believe that the breed should be able to perform, so all breeding dogs are tested on stock.

Most of our pups are finishable and exhibit a natural balance on stock, with a high fetching instinct, and will also drive. All of our pups are loyal, lovable companions.



March 13, 1941 - October 3, 1998

After battling cancer for 2 years, it is with heart filled sadness that we must tell you Esther has passed away. Like her cattle dogs, Esther was tough and no matter how she felt, in pain, sick from chemotherapy and radiation or during one of the periods she was in the hospital, she was always there for everyone with an encouraging word, advice or what ever was needed. Esther's knowledge of the history of Australian Cattle Dogs from their very beginning in Australia through today was unsurpassed. She devoted her life to breeding and showing Australian Cattle Dogs and you will find many of her dogs listed in the pedigrees of a great many cattle dogs being bred and shown today. In her memory Amy Berry. her ex-partner has agreed to provide us with pictures and pedigrees of the cattle dogs that were the very foundation of Esther's breeding stock as well as the many champions she bred and raised over her life time. Due to the number of dogs that are to be included on the list it will take some time to get all the pictures and pedigrees entered so please come back from time to time to see the new additions to the list.

Just click on Australian Cattle Dog Legacy for the list of these dogs to come up.


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