Kim Johnson and Fran Withers met in Savannah, Georgia in 2002. Fran was impressed with all the hard work that Kim did for Aussie rescue. Kim is very dedicated to the cause and has been instrumental in placing countless Aussies in wonderful homes. Fran immediately agreed when Kim asked if she could help with some evaluations and basic training for incoming rescue dogs. It was our mutual love for the breed that introduced us and we have cherished our friendship ever since.

Sadly, our founder Fran Withers passed away at the beginning of September 2023. She was devoted to our breed, serving on several boards, committees, and instrumental in the Judges Education program for the club. She leaves behind a legacy of fantastic dogs that have had a huge impact on the breed. Most of all, she loved to get updates on the puppies as they grew up. We were fortunate that she was able to see Dax win a Best in Show in April of 2023 near her hometown and share it with her family. Her loss will be felt throughout the dog community.

The Dynasty MAS team consists of some of our co-owners who help to raise litters and provide homes for our dogs. Currently we have breeding girls with Kim in Georgia, one in Alabama, two girls in Western Pennyslvania, two located in Michigan and one in Florida. Our boys are located throughout the USA. We work closely with our handler and co-owners, Arvind and Joyce DeBraganca, who help to train, show, and advise on breeding plans. Dynasty MAS is thankful to have such wonderful people in place to help continue the legacy.

Photo: Fran Withers with Ember, Arvind DeBraganca with Remi and Deacon, Kim Johnson with Blaze and Kenya in Ohio in November 2016.

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MASCUSA Record of Merit Awards for Dynasty MAS

Our dogs have been recognized with MASCUSA Record of Merit (ROM) awards, which recognize sires and dams that have produced titled offspring in the categories of Conformation, Obedience/Rally, and Performance. We are very thankful for our owners who have worked so hard to achieve so much success with the offspring of these dogs.

• ROMX I, II, III Sire - BIS GCHG CH Dynasty's Triple Crown, CM6, CA, BCAT, RATN, CGCA, TKN, FITB, Remi
• ROMC I, II, III Sire - BIS GCHG CH Dynasty's Triple Crown, CM6, CA, BCAT, RATN, CGCA, TKN, FITB, Remi
• ROMX I Sire - GCHG Group Winning Dynasty's Fire Storm, Blaze
• ROMX I Dam - Group Placing Hampton Hills Thistle Dew, Bootsie
• ROMC I Dam - Group Winning GCHS Dynasty's Dance to the Music, RN, FDC, CGCA, CGCU, TKI, ATT, VHMA, Mysti

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A Higher Standard

We hold ourselves to a higher standard. All breeding stock have their OFA (Orthopedic Foundation of America) ratings (hip), eyes cleared and scissors bite. With all of the newly available DNA testing, many are also tested for extensive DNA results.

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AKC Breeder of Merit Participant

Dynasty Miniature American Shepherds is proud to be a Silver Level AKC Breeder of Merit.

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Dedication

BIS GCHG CH Dynasty's Triple Crown, CM6, CA, BCAT, RATN, CGCA, TKN, FITB (Remi) held many records throughout his life. He was the first Best in Miscellaneous Winner at Eukanuba, the first AKC Champion in the breed, the first male Best in Show Winner in the breed, along with many other accomplishments. He leaves behind a long legacy of offspring. Having sired over 30 litters in his lifetime, he is a ROMX I, ROMX II, ROMX III, and ROMC I, II, and III Sire, producing over 25 champions and performance dogs.

Photo: © Sarah Murphy | Abbaio Ibizan Hounds

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