52nd ASCA National Specialty

Aussies.
All in.
Colorado.

Eight unforgettable days celebrating the dogs who do it all—September 18–25, 2026, at Island Grove Regional Park in Greeley, Colorado.

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8 days 9+ events 1 Aussie family
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01 The 52nd ASCA National Specialty

Where every kind
of Aussie shines.

The ASCA National Specialty brings the Australian Shepherd community together for eight days of competition, learning, celebration, and connection.

From stockdog and agility to conformation, obedience, rally, dock jumping, scent detection, tracking, and junior handling, the week showcases the breed’s versatility. Add educational seminars, the Welcome Reception, and the Nationals Banquet, and it becomes an ASCA family reunion with something for newcomers and longtime members alike.

52ndNational Specialty
Sept 18–252026 event dates
GreeleyColorado
All infor Australian Shepherds
02 Eight days of Aussie excellence

Run, rally,
work & wow.

Finals, pre-shows, trials, national events, and plenty of reasons to cheer.

01

Stockdog

Watch instinct, partnership, and practical working ability come together in the arena.

INSTINCT + TEAMWORK
02

Agility

Speed, precision, communication, and the unmistakable joy of an Aussie with a job.

SPEED + PRECISION
03

Conformation

Celebrate breed type, soundness, movement, and the dogs who command the ring.

FORM + FUNCTION
04

Obedience & rally

Focused teamwork meets technical skill across classic obedience and rally challenges.

FOCUS + CONNECTION
05

More ways to play

Junior handling, dock jumping, scent detection, tracking, seminars, and social events round out the week.

SOMETHING FOR EVERY AUSSIE
03 Your official Nationals toolkit

Plan the week.
Then chase the fun.

Use ASCA’s official resources for the latest schedule, entry information, facility details, sponsorships, and event updates.

01

Start here

2026 overview and attendee information

02

Build your week

Schedule, premiums, and entry forms

03

Find the venue

Island Grove facility information

04

Support Nationals

Sponsor a class and celebrate the community

2026 overview Schedule & entries Sponsorships

GOOD-DOG REMINDER: Event details and schedules can change. Check the official ASCA National Specialty hub for current information.

Close-up of a happy Australian Shepherd ready for the ASCA National Specialty
04 Plan your visit

Meet us in
Greeley.

Island Grove Regional Park becomes Aussie central from September 18–25, 2026.

  • Island Grove Regional Park501 N 14th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631.
  • Come for your discipline—or discover a new one.The schedule spans competitive events, seminars, social time, receptions, and the banquet.
  • Bring your ASCA family spirit.Whether you compete, volunteer, support, or simply love the breed, there is a place for you.
Facility details Visit ASCA.org

SEPTEMBER 18–25 • GREELEY, COLORADO

One breed.
One unforgettable week.

Competition, community, learning, and the dogs who inspire all of it.

Explore the 2026 Nationals
FEATURE Fan club, not a kennel club

Smart. Wild.
Fluffy.

Completely irresistible. A joyful corner of the internet for the dogs who can learn your routine, outrun your weekend, and steal your whole heart.

Meet the Aussie See the fluff
10/10 brainpower ∞ zoomies 1 velcro shadow
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01 Meet the magnificent overachiever

A little bit genius.
A lot of dog.

Australian Shepherds are medium-sized herding dogs with bright eyes, busy brains, and a legendary devotion to their people.

Despite the name, the modern breed was developed in the American West. But that sun-soaked, open-country spirit? We’re keeping it. Aussies bring athletic confidence, comic timing, and wholehearted enthusiasm to nearly everything they do.

18–23″shoulder height
40–65pounds of fluff
12–15years of adventure
Veryattached to you
02 The Aussie operating system

Brains, bounce
& big feelings.

Five dials. Most of them turned all the way up.

01

Personality

Confident, curious, goofy, and never short on opinions.

CHARACTER: MAXED
02

Intelligence

Fast learners who spot patterns—including the ones you wish they hadn’t.

BRAIN: TURBO
03

Energy

Built to move, think, explore, and then ask what’s next.

BATTERY: ABSURD
04

Training

Give them a job, make it fun, and watch the lightbulb switch on.

READY: ALWAYS
05

Temperament

Loyal and attentive, with a reserved streak around new faces.

DEVOTION: DEEP
03 The coat color roll call

Every outfit
is a masterpiece.

Aussie coats come in four signature families, often dressed up with white markings and copper points. Every merle pattern is gloriously one-of-one.

01

Blue merle

Silver, charcoal & black marbling

02

Red merle

Cinnamon, cream & copper swirls

03

Black tri

Black, white & rich copper points

04

Red tri

Deep red, white & warm copper

FLUFF FOOTNOTE: Color gets the attention. That expressive Aussie stare seals the deal.

04 Pocket-sized party facts

Did you
know?

Conversation starters for your next walk, dog-park debrief, or full-blown Aussie appreciation meeting.

01

The name is a plot twist

Australian Shepherds were refined in the western United States, likely alongside Basque shepherds and their dogs.

02

Eyes can mix and match

Brown, blue, amber—or one of each. Some Aussies even have more than one color in the same eye.

03

They herd with presence

Aussies are known as “loose-eyed” herders, working upright and using movement, bark, and body position.

04

They collect job titles

From agility and dock diving to therapy work and search-and-rescue, an Aussie loves a mission.

05

The wiggle is real

Many Aussies have naturally short tails, turning every happy greeting into a whole-body celebration.

Close-up of a happy Australian Shepherd with its tongue out
05 Why people love Aussies

Life gets more
alive.

They don’t just join your life. They throw themselves into it—with focus, feeling, and fabulous hair.

  • They notice everything.Your moods, routines, and the cheese wrapper from three rooms away.
  • They make adventure contagious.A trail, a training session, a garden hose—it all becomes an event.
  • They love with their whole body.Expect leaning, following, staring, and premium-quality welcome-home wiggles.
06 The honest fluff check

Is an Aussie
right for you?

No judgment. Just a friendly reality check from the fan club.

Probably a great match

  • You like active days and clever games
  • Daily training sounds fun, not fussy
  • You want a close, involved companion
  • Dog hair is already an accessory
LET’S GO!

Maybe press paws

  • You prefer a very laid-back dog
  • Your schedule leaves little daily time
  • You want a highly independent companion
  • Mental enrichment sounds exhausting
THINK IT OVER

The best Aussie homes have time for both movement and an off-switch: exercise, brain games, companionship, and practice settling down.

WELCOME TO THE FAN CLUB

Come for the fluff.
Stay for the wiggles.

Aussie people get it. The hair on your clothes is just community merch.

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