***Australian Shepherd Club of America: "The Miniature Australian Shepherd, North American Shepherd, North American Miniature Australian Shepherd, and/or Toy Australian Shepherd breeds are not recognized as a  variety of Australian Shepherd by ASCA.  The club considers such dogs to be a distinct and separate breed and will not accept them into its registry. "Our bylaws state that ASCA's purpose is: 'To encourage members and breeders to accept one breed standard for  the Australian Shepherd as approved by the Club as the only standard of excellence by which Australian Shepherds shall be judged.' It is the mission of this club and the mission of its members to preserve the breed rather than change it."***​

We didn’t have a magical easy experience with Aussies when we first were introduced to the breed in 2006. We were poorly educated, ill-equipped, and lacked true ethical breeder support. In 2009 when searching for another companion dog, we did happen upon that more magical connect with a dog one of us didn’t even want (haha) but that became our dog nevertheless. Rowdie was our “first” Aussie that set the bar for us. Through her we came to learn more of the dog showing and sporting world. She was a truly wonderful steadfast companion until 2017.

​We make no promises for “the perfect dog” but we do promise to stand behind our dogs for their whole lives. Each one is part of our family and hearts. Couch surfing is just as good as actual surfing or chasing sheep.
Puppies will never be placed based solely  on color or gender. No price will be more based on those two things either. Preferences can be considered but each puppy must be matched to the right home so that they may stay with their families and partners for their whole lives. Even if things don’t work out, they can always come back to this home of their’s without judgement.

If you wish to consider us for your next puppy or possible breeding, we do encourage you to get in contact with us via email. It is the most reliable form of contact.

Thank you for reading and please feel free to browse our site to get to know our dogs.
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Welcome
Crystalbrook Australian Shepherds is a small hobby show/breeding kennel in semi rural Colorado Springs/Peyton, CO founded by myself, Crystal Philbrook with my "shadow partner" aka professional puppy spoiler and husband, Asher. We are striving to raise conformationally correct Aussies that can easily do the work they were bred for as well as flourish not only in other dog sports but as sound thriving family companions.​