Kimberly— I met my first Aussie, Gucci, at a horse show. She belonged to my horse trainer, and I thought she was the most beautiful, intelligent, and versatile dog I had ever met. Jacks’ and my story began at a crossroad in my life—a long term relationship ended, I lost my dog in the split,…   Continue

TK Rocks Australian Shepherds is located in Berks County, PA. Mid-way between Philadelphia and Harrisburg.  We do not have a big kennel, we are a small hobby kennel dedicated to raising and loving the best dogs in the world—Australian Shepherds.  This is not a business, our dogs are our pets and they live in the…   Continue

Premature Spaying / Neutering and Abnormal Growth — At the heart of the matter is how spay / neuter affects the dog’s hormones. When a dog’s reproductive organs are surgically removed, the sex hormones they produce also disappear. The sex hormones are responsible for more than just sexual behaviors and one of their responsibilities is…   Continue

The thought of hip dysplasia is enough to strike fear into any large breed dog lover. For that reason, the bulk of research on spay / neuter and joint disease is focused on this disorder. Dogs who are sterilized before the age of six months have a 70% increased risk of developing hip dysplasia. The…   Continue