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Clearun

Welcome to 'Clearun' web pages. My name is Leslie Mathieson from Diamond Creek, Victoria. I hope you enjoy browsing around the website. Please follow the links to find out more about these dogs, and the Australian Shepherd Breed.

Melbourne Australia

CASH; Superbly handled by Nicholas LUKE CLASH; with a RUBIS award

Ch. Sugargum Mdnite Gambler HIT. Another BOB & Group Recognition. Ch. Stonehaven's London Calling (Imp USA)

STOP PRESS!!!

Recently arrived from the USA, is 'Clash', now Aust Ch. Stonehaven's London Calling (Imp USA).

Look at his excellent reach and drive! this is what an Aussie should move like! Clash has been awarded 'Multiple Group' awards and 'In Show' awards. In the USA he was: 'Select in Futurity' class at the 2006 USASA National Specialty.

Thank you to Jeff Margeson and Chris Dale from Stonehaven Kennels for allowing Clash to come to Australia with me.

Below; 'Clash at the Sunbury Spectacular '08 winning RUBIG with Berlinda Shepherdson' who helped with his showing.

CLEARUN / SUGARGUM dogs are genetically cleared of Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA) by Cornell University.

GIDEON; Grand Ch. Am Ch. & ASCA Ch Moonstruck's Star Slayer (Imp USA)

The First (and only) Aussie to be Inducted Into The Australian Shepherd Club of Victoria Hall Of Fame.

Watch the News! page for photos and updates.

Les was a partner in the Sugargum Kennel with Robyn where many splendid dogs were imported and bred. Clearun (Les) will continue to exhibit and produce "Aussies" who exhibit the wonderful qualities of the breed, both in Conformation and Temperament, while Robyn continues with the Sugargum prefix.

Watch for the Best In Show page, currently under construction; also check out Elle in the Strike litter page, & don't forget the News! page, Grand Champions in the making!!

I have been involved with German Shepherds since 1977 competing in Obedience, Conformation and Agility. I was fortunate to have great dogs, with five earning Utility Dog titles and four Agility titles (in the days when you could only get one title per dog) as well as being awarded many BIS and many Excellent Medallions at German Shepherd Specialty Shows and Best In Trial at Melbourne Royal Shows.


*Gideon & Spotlight* *(Foundation imports)* *Aust. Grand, Am & ASCA Ch Moonstruck's Star Slayer (Imp USA) ASCV Hall of Fame* *Aust. Am & NZ Ch Los Pinos Spotlight in Paris (Imp USA)*	*Chase,* *Gr. Ch & Am Ch Sugargum Top Shelf, midway through 2008 Chase is Nationally No.2 Australian Shepherd. Her son Trig is No 1 see him on Our Dogs page.* *Chase being expertly handled by Rebecca Wilson.*

My interest with Aussies was kindled after reading an article in the AKC gazette during 1993. The appearance of the Aussie and their working versatility, and temperament is what attracted me to them. After investigating what dogs were in Australia, I decided to import from the USA. Over the past few years I have imported quality dogs to widen the available gene pool. As a result of our breeding has had resounding success with many dogs obtaining Grand Champion titles, Dual Obedience Champion titles, Herding, Flyball and Agility titles. I have the first Australian Shepherds to be approved as Therapy Dogs.

The temperament of all Clearun & Sugargum dogs is friendly and outgoing to both humans and dogs and an inspection is welcome at any time. It is important to improve the breed, much thought has gone into the breeding program, I carefully monitor the growing litters before breeding with any of the parents again. I believe in quality, not quantity.

I would also like to thank the many people who have purchased dogs and participated in the various events obtaining titles and enjoying the companionship of this wonderful breed.

You can contact Les Mathieson on mob. 0408 319458. I hope you enjoy the site. email; cadvet1@bigpond.com

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