Just wanted you to know since I notice you're from CA. that the Aussie began in America there. It's history here in the states starts out in CA. The sire to my dog Dinkum name was CA. Dude he was a National Grand Champion, blue merle. I have the book listed on my site on the history of the Australian Shepherds. Like everyone I know who has them for what ever reason they always have more than one. > My good friend who's husband died this year has the sisiter to Dinkum, a blue-merle and a pup from my daughter, a black-tri. They have been her support thru out this year. Remarkable dogs, Aussies! Please let me know if you continue to have prombles with the link. It was great to see your Aussie, begin from Florida it's good to see snow too!!! It's so hot here!!! I know my Aussies would enjoy the snow as well.