The Australian Shepherd Club of Arizona (ASC of AZ) is a nonprofit dog club dedicated to promoting and showcasing the versatility of Australian Shepherds through competitions, events, and community activities.
Here’s a detailed overview of what’s available about them:
📖 Background & History
- Founded in 1975 as the first regional affiliate of the Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA).
- Incorporated as a nonprofit organization to support purebred Australian Shepherds in Arizona.
🐾 Mission & Objectives
- Encourage and promote the breeding of purebred Australian Shepherds and preserve their natural qualities.
- Protect and advance the interests of the breed through sportsmanlike competition.
🏆 Events & Activities
- Holds conformation, obedience, rally, agility, scent detection, and stock dog trials to highlight the breed’s versatility.
- One of ASCA’s most active clubs, hosting up to 15 sanctioned conformation/obedience shows and 8 working trials per year.
- Membership meetings are held every other month, often via Zoom, with dates published on their website.
👥 Community & Membership
- Offers opportunities for members to participate in shows, trials, and meetings.
- Recognizes members’ achievements with title earners lists and club awards.
- Supported by sponsors, especially for stock dog events.
We welcome new members! Click HERE for information about joining us!
About ASC of AZ
