Protecting the Working Aussie: The Futurity, Vetting, and What Comes Next

About this episode

Jacque Tinker discusses major updates in the working Australian Shepherd community, including the revival of the Futurity and the importance of the Working Aussie Source.

In this update episode, Jacque Tinker shares major news from the working Australian Shepherd world—plus several big announcements you won't want to miss. The episode spotlights the Working Aussie Source (workingaussiesource.com) , a vetted directory built to protect and promote true working-bred Australian Shepherds for the people who genuinely need them: ranchers, farmers, grazers, and serious stockdog homes. Jacque explains the purpose and history of the Working Aussie Source, how litters are reviewed, and why preserving concentrated working genetics matters. She also dives into the return of a legendary working-dog tradition: the Futurity , revived for the first time in 20 years, and now expanded into a multi-event weekend designed to showcase real ranch work—not just arena patterns. You'll also hear updates on upcoming events, how to support the Futurity, where to find trainers and resources, and a personal announcement Jacque has been waiting a long time to share. In This Episode What the Working Aussie Source is and why it exists How breeders and litters are vetted (and why that can be controversial) Why working Aussies need a purpose—and why placement matters The return of…

People in this episode

Host: Jacque Tinker

Topics covered

• working Australian Shepherds
• Futurity
• breeding ethics
• working dog genetics
• ranch work

Keywords

• Australian Shepherd
• working dogs
• Futurity
• breeding
• ranch work
• genetics
• dog training

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Working Aussie Source

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