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Bibliography
Visit my libarary on the extensive bibliography page. I boast one of the largest personal collections of shetland sheepdog books and magazines from all over the world, including out-of-date publications and rare sheltie books.
To the Library. |
Continuing Education
Does your breeder participate in any continuing education programs? Ask your breeder what they have done (besides remitting club dues) to keep informed and to truly better the breed. Breeding dogs is more than ribbons on the wall and it is more than puppies in a whelping box. Ensure your breeder knows what that "more" is all about.
| Handling Classes |
Leonard Schultz, AKC Sporting Judge, specialized handler training 2001, Bradenton, Florida |
| Handling Seminar |
March 2002 ASSA National Shreveport, Louisiana Rose Chandlis |
| Stamping The Look |
A breeding seminar Featuring Cheryl Anderson The Shetland Sheepdog Club of Southeast Florida May 11 & 12, 2002 The Elk's Club |
| Reproduction Seminar |
A canine reproduction seminar Featuring Dr. Don Schwartz The Manatee Kennel Club August 25, 2002 Manatee Civic Center |
| Grooming Seminar |
A Sheltie grooming seminar and virtue match Featuring Mr. Rodney Oishi, Akirene Shelties Jacksonville Shetland Sheepdog Club September 28 & 29, 2002 JDFA Showgrounds |
| Tricks of The Trade |
The total process of breeding success Featuring Pat Hastings Mid-Florida Shetland Sheepdog Club October 5 & 6, 2002 Best Paw Forward |
| Canine Genetics |
Cornell University Lectures August 2003-2004 |
| Structure Seminar |
Featuring Katie Gammill The Shetland Sheepdog Club of Southeast Florida March 6, 2005 The Elk's Club |
| Reproduction Seminar |
Featuring Dr. Robert Hutchison on advanced topics in canine reproduction. March 12, 2005 Online seminar at the pethobbyist.com |
| Veterinarian Technician |
Penn Foster Career College, 2007, 2008 |
Kennel Visits:
Kennel visits are a very important part of any breeders educational repertoire. I have visited very small home-hobby kennels, both modest and bold to larger kennels. The education offered to me by both my mentors and peers will forever be an invaluable resource to me. With thanks to all.
| ANNESSAS |
Anne T. Zessin, Orlando, FL |
| ASHLINN |
Tessa L. Beard, Shelbyville, TN |
| BARWOODS |
Barbara Thompson, Raleigh, NC |
| CINDERGLO |
Luella Thompson, Sillwell, OK |
| ECHOWYN |
Kris Messer, Apex, NC |
| FABLES |
Lisa VanVleet, St. Petersburg, FL |
| FAYRISLE & SNOWISLE |
Marilyn Stockwell, Holiday Island, AR |
| FOUR SEASONS |
Dot Kennedy, Apopka, FL |
| HIGHFIELDS |
Anna Whiting, W. Palm Beach, FL |
| JUTE |
Clarence Lee "Jay", Claremore, OK |
| LAMAE |
Olai & Audrey Olson, Shell Knob, MO |
| LAKEHILL |
Ginny Cavallaro, Crawfordville, FL |
| LINDEN |
Sherry Lee, St. Cloud, FL |
| LORAIN |
Carol Essrick, Orlando, FL |
| OKIES |
Jim & Janet Belcher, Tulsa, OK |
| OUTBACK |
Linda Myers, Sarasota, FL |
| MISTYISLE |
Judy Ault, Ocoee, FL |
| OZARK CREST |
Paul & Karen Hannah, Nixa, MO |
| RYSONG |
Aimee Nantt, Naples/Celebration, FL |
| SANDYISLE |
Patti Jackson, Conway, SC |
| SIMRELL |
Neal Simms, Chipley, FL |
| SHANDARON |
Lois McAlexander, Joplin, MO |
| SKARA BRAE |
Kathy Godino, Rockledge, FL |
| WINDFALLS |
Pat Willis, Crawfordville, FL |
| WISTWIN |
Dianne Hawes, Fuquay Varina, NC |
Sheltie Nationals Attended:
2002 Sheltie National, Shreveport, LA
2005 Sheltie National, St. Louis, MO
2006 Sheltie National, Virginia Beach, VA
2009 Sheltie National, Perry, GA--Coming soon!
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Amatras Shelties
321 S. McCall Road
Englewood, FL 34223
Tel. 941.460.8505
Fax. 941.460.8506
amatras@msn.com
Call or write to set an appointment
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Companion and conformation (show) shelties are guaranteed against genetic defects that render them unsuitable as a family companion for one year with a full money-back guarantee.
(Beyond one year of age, a five-year guarantee is extended with offer of a replacement puppy.) |
Amatras Shetland Sheepdogs work purposefully with Sheltie breeders that perpetuate longevity & health in their lineage.
The family lineages you find throughout this website represent some of the finest lineages that have been offered to us and to the Shetland Sheepdog breed.
Thus, our goal is to perpetuate the quality already established and continually strive for the betterment of the breed. |
Amatras are breeders dedicated to focusing on longevity, health, temperament, structure, brains and beauty. Dogs are added to the program with these qualities only and bred only to improve each trait through each successive generation.
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© Amatras Shetland Sheepdogs
Englewood, Florida
Established 2000.
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