Samwise Australian Shepherds is a family endeavor that began in College Station Texas thanks to Gail Karamalegos. What started out as a hobby for me when our oldest was an infant has grown, over time.
My first encounter with an Aussie was in 1997 at a small local boarding facility where I took riding lessons and kept my horse. Ona made such a strong impression on both my husband and myself that when we decided to buy a dog, this is the breed we chose. At the time we also had a border collie x Aussie mix and the Aussie traits were so strong. We bought our first Aussie 2002, after years of rescuing any dog that came across our path. I decided I wanted a hobby that involved dogs and that is how this all started.
As our children have grown the dogs have been their partners in all things. Zoe's dog Cecelia was in one of her high school plays. Galen, Athena's dog, has been her best friend for a decade.
Jerome joined our family and jumped in with both feet. His dog Scooter is the best trained on the property. Without the always thoughtful care of my husband Mark most of our dog activities would not be possible. He is a constant support.
I will always be thankful for the people who have come before me in the breed. I have been fortunate to have had the guidance of several knowledgeable people along the way. Special thanks to Linda Phillips and her daughter Kate Johnson for the guidance they provided and for breeding the beautiful Jude, the foundation for Samwise.
Dogs are my life. They are my family, they are my friends and have put me in the lives of many other amazing people.
If you have any questions feel free to email samwiseaussies@gmail.com Star, Zoe, Athena, Jerome and Mark The Mathis Clan
