Australian Shepherds in California

California has a number of clubs that are affiliated to parent club of Australian Shepherd in America. Both in North California and South California there is no dearth of clubs and institutes related Aussies in this part of America.
The history of Aussies in California is decades old, these dogs were brought here for herding the livestock. Later they became pet dogs, owing to their beautiful look and intelligence.
Whether you are in California or any other part of the world if you have decide to get an Aussies then you should take care of at least few very important points:

1) Get Aussies from only from the clubs that are affiliated to the Australian Shepherd Club of America, it will assure of pure breed to maximum extent.
2) Do not purchase them from Pet Shops, as Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA) guidelines recommends puppies should not be sent to home at least after two months of their birth.

For more information about the breeders, you can contact any nearest club of Aussies which is affiliated to ASCA.

Once you find a breeder, you should at least few important points:
a) Dog papers, papers of dogs parents as well
b) Health of the parents of the dog,
c) Guarantee which states under which conditions you are liable for a refund from the breeder.
d) Take particular care about the Hip Dysplasia disorder, its a genetic disorder which may cause sever arthritis pain in the dog.

All in all, California is a great place as far as Australian Shepherds are concerned. You will find ample places for Dog training, Dog Breeders, Dog Shows, Aussies Clubs. It is just that you have to put small effort in locating.
Aussies clubs affiliated to ASCA are best places as already mentioned as well, you can look into newspaper advertisements as well.

Australian Shepherds shares a great history with the California as far as the initial years of their existence are concerned.

It would be an awesome experience to get them and share a part of your life with them, they are great companions who loves their master like anything!