Myself, and "Moss' Joshua",  aka "Josh" Bred by James Bradshaw of Warner Robbins, Georgia Born 2-5-02  Blue Merle,  NSDR	Josh on the Boulders in Montana's  Gallatin National Forest when he was a year old. Josh has a very laid back and gentle temperament.  He is an easygoing fellow that never meets a stranger.  In his second year, he ran into a strand of barbed wire and lost the use of his left eye.  He never missed a beat.  He trail rides and hikes with us  without difficulty and absolutely LOVES the water.  He is a joy to be around.  He is a snuggler and does, at times, fancy himself a lapdog.  I love the disposition he throws to his babies, and we have had tremendous reports of good health (particularly wth hips), along with agility/trail/ and compansionship success stories  about the offspring he has sired.  He is, all-around, a great dog and has certainly contributed to the happiness of many families who have enjoyed Ash River Babies!
Josh and myself on the porch in the Spring of 2006	Josh overlooking the front yard in the Summer of 2007
Josh on our front porch doing something I have always loved about him... just BEING.  There's something about a dog just being in your presence and resting with you on the porch.  I love that about the Aussies in our life... they are ready to work or play when it's asked of them, and can easily make that transition to take it down a notch or two and relax with you when you want to rest.	This is Josh's full sister, Rinnah.  I bought them both from James at the same time.  Rinnah is since retired and enjoying life outside the kennels with David and Ruby Summey who we were so blessed to meet.  Ash and Rinnah had  two litters.  Once he passed away, she was bred to Rio and then retired.  For those Ash River Families with her puppies, I included her picture here with Josh's so that her pedigree could be accessed alongside his.
Josh & Rinnah's Pedigree: SIRE:  Bradshaw's Chuckalya, NSDR, Blue Merle DAM:  Abby Girl Van Buren, NSDR, ASCA, Black Tri Paternal Gr Sire:  Haye's Blu Manor, NSDR Paternal Gr Dam:  Haye's Rosi Sunshine, NSDR Maternal Gr Sire:  McGlohou's Trace, NSDR Maternal Gr Dam:  Flame's Morsadies', ASCA, NSDR	""Josh" resting beside a Picnic table in the Julian Price park just outside of Boone, NC, on the Blue Ridge Parkway, 2007.    He is always so well behaved.  I enjoy taking him places... people always stop and stare, then come and ask about him... What kind of dog is he?  Comment on how beautiful he is... What color do you call that?, etc.  They love to watch him chase a ball and do his other tricks... he is an excellent salesman!  His showmanship speaks loudly on behalf of our lines... after spending time watching him and "meeting" him, most people we meet that are interested in a puppy, request to be put on our Reservations list! :)
"Josh" showing his stuff at Julian Price Park...	Something in the tree beside the stream caught his attention and I snapped the shot... it was  beautiful day to enjoy a dog and a park!
Josh in our front yard, the Summer of 2008... always watching over us... our guardian shepherd!