Recollect that the Almighty, who gave the dog to be companion of our pleasures and our toils,
hath invested him with a nature noble and incapable
of deceit
                                             Sir Walter Scott
                                                       'The Talisman'

Welcome to Talisman Aussies and BC's! Growing up "in dogs", so to speak, I competed in the show ring with the dogs my Mom bred and trained my mixed breed in obedience. Later, my love of dogs caused me to give up a lucrative career in advertising, to work for a national animal welfare organization in NYC, as a pet behavior counselor/trainer working with shelter animals. Now my life has truly "gone to the dogs"!



Long before agility became such a popular dog sport and my own personal obsession-I knew I wanted a dog that I could work with in a variety of performance events!  I enjoy the process of training because of the bond it creates with each of my dogs, more so than competing and bringing home ribbons...although that is nice too!! Aussies &  Border Collies are the breeds I will always have because of their versatility, intelligence and natural beauty. They are similar but different. Both breeds have their own special qualities.



We are proud to be an ASCA registered kennel name and to be a member of ASCA (Australian Shepherd Club of America), ABCA (American Border Collie Association), ASCNE (Australian Shepherd Club of New England).  Talisman Aussies and Sheepdogs is now located in New Hampshire on 12+ beautiful acres of land, surrounded by woods. Our dogs are part of our family and live exclusively in our home. We are definitely "dog nuts" as they are the focus of much of what we do, but try to limit how many dogs we have, in order to spend "quality time" with all and to have space to foster rescues.  We try to live as "green" friendly of a life as possible, which includes raising our dogs with a holistic approach on a natural & homemade diet and with limited vaccines.

This site is dedicated to my mother whose strong influence instilled my love and respect for all creatures. And, to my father, who has always been the voice of reason & has provided much support for all of my endeavors.

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     603-726-1347
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