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Beaird's Bonanza

Beaird's Bonanza

AKC & ASCA registered Australian Shepherds
International Champion Producing
ASCA DNA Certified Kennel

It is with breaking hearts we announce the passing of two of the finest dogs we have owned and loved...
Dancer & Ice died as the result of a horrible heat-related incident while with their handler. 

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We have had to remove the name of the handlers from our site...though, through their neglect they caused the horrible deaths of many dogs, we have been advised by our attorney that they are suing us for defamation of character!  If you would like more information about them please contact Glen at AKC - 919-816-3560 or if you have any questions about the death of our two dogs please call Joyce - 815-456-2639.

Update - November 1, 2006

The Board of the American Kennel Club were shown enough evidence of Animal Abuse in the death of the 10 dogs on August 10, 2006 that they have made a decision to put a "freeze" on any dogs owned or co-owned etc., by *** and *** - which means no dogs they own or co-own can be bred, shown, or transferred at this time. Unfortunately they are still able to show dogs for others! 

For more information, please contact Glen at AKC - 919-816-3560

If you have any questions - please call Joyce - 815-456-2639

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What to look for in a handler...

Due to the recent deaths of our wonderful Dancer and Ice through neglect while in the care of a "professional" handler, we have realized that not all people are what they appear to be.  We hope this page will help stop other dogs from dying from lack of proper care and attention while away from your home.

We have always thought we were doing things right, we have all the questionnaires on our web site regarding prospective puppy purchasers but truly never thought about what to look for in a professional dog handler.   Since Dancer and Ice died we have realized you must CAREFULLY check out handlers, every bit as energetically as you check out prospective puppy homes.  Some things we know now to check are:
#1   Proof of AKC handler recognition - do not take the word of the handler for this, check with the AKC
 
#2   Proof of Liability Insurance - when you put you dog with a handler your insurance does not cover your dog, insist on actual proof of liability insurance and ensure that it will cover your dogs while with the handler
 
#3   LOOK at their place - make sure YOU want your dog to live there
 
#4   Check with their vet regarding the care the dogs get and the handler's qualifications
 
#5   CHECK with their neighbours - re - animal abuse etc.  Ask questions about how the dogs are housed and treated, how long they are left alone, etc.
 
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Ask for references, lots of them and talk to them in person or on the phone. Don't rely on email which is easy for someone to fake!

 
#7   VISIT THEIR HOME - don't EVER place your dog in their care without visiting their premises - just like puppy people want to see your house and where the puppies are kept - WHY are we so trusting with handlers?
 

I can go on and on but the  most important thing is to make absolutely, positively sure that you are comfortable with the situations your dog will be living in and be extremely aware of how they are being cared for while traveling.  Remember some handlers have large numbers of dogs with them going from show to show, is your dog going to get the treatment you would give him or her?  Nothing should be more important to a good handler than the safe care of the dogs we, as owners, entrust to them.  Sadly this is not always the case.

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Wayne and Joyce Beaird
Beairds Bonanza Australian Shepherds
1809 Twist Road
Franklin Grove, Illinois 61031
815-456-2639

Email us at beairdsbonanza@essex1.com

 

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