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In Step With Tango

SMART and motivated

SMART and motivated

SMART and motivated

Tango is extremely smart . . . 

seriously smart . . . 

like, off the chart smart.  

And seriously motivated to get what he wants.  This makes training easy and fun.

Joyful and Fun

SMART and motivated

SMART and motivated

Tango is a happy guy who loves everyone.  Hedgehogs are his favorite toy.   He is also very food-motivated.  


Photos by Nancy Gaffney

Full of himself

SMART and motivated

Full of himself

Tango is a very confident dog, with a "pick me" attitude.  He loves attention and loves to please.  He has a stable and very adaptable temperament.  

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Tango's Career Highlights

Tremendous appreciation to all who made this possible!

To the Breeders whose dedication to the breed refined the lines and created a fabulous Aussie in every way; Handlers who polished him and made him shine, Judges who recognized and awarded Tango; and to the cheerleaders, friends, and our families, who sacrificed so many things to make this journey possible.  A collective high five to all!

2017 Best of breed at his first show

Best of Breed over Specials at his first ASCA show at 7 months of age

2017-18 #3 Australian Shepherd ASCA

Tango's only year Specialing in  ASCA

2017 #4 Australian Shepherd AKC

Tango had the distinction of being one of the only Aussies to achieve top rankings in ASCA and AKC in the same year

2018 Westminster Kennel Club Best of Breed

What an exciting win this was.  And an amazing trip to NYC to enjoy it!

2018 #1 Australian Shepherd AKC

Tango finished the year #1 in breed, group, and all-breed

2018 USASA Nationals Conformation Finals Winner; and People's Choice Award Winner

Tango wow'd the crowd and the judges, against the most admirable competition!

2018 AKC /Royal Canin National Championship Best of Breed and Herding Group 3

Tango confirmed his place as the #1 conformation Aussie 2018, winning the AKC National Championship, as well as several pre-shows.

2018 Platinum Grand Championship

Tango's win record was so consistent that he attained this lofty recognition in near-record time.  

2017-2019 Multiple Best in Shows, Reserve Best in Shows, and Best in Specialty Shows

Tango traveled and met competition throughout the country, garnering multiple Best in Show, Reserve BIS, or group placements most weekends.

2019 USASA National Specialty Best of Breed

Tango finished his conformation career winning almost every honor possible.   He is truly a dream come true!

2022 ASCA Hall of Fame Sire

Appreciation to the many breeders and handlers who polished and presented Tango's kids!


Tango's Next Generation of Success

ASCA Hall of Fame Sire.

Tango's offspring are carrying on his legacy, with multiple Best in Show winners and conformation champions.


USASA Record of Merit III Sire - conformation

A minimum of 25 AKC Conformation Champion-titled offspring are required to achieve this honor.

MBIS MBISS GCHP/ASCA Ch Silverwoods Kiss of Fire at Limelite

Westminster Kennel Club 2018 breed competition

This is a long video and it is not easy to skip ahead.  Many lovely Aussies to admire on the video though, so a great one to watch!


Watch recording
MBIS MRBIS MBISS GCHP Silverwooods Kiss of Fire at Limelite

Westminster Kennel Club 2018 Herding Group

See Tango in Action:  scroll to 3:00 to 4:00

Watch recording
MBIS MBISS GCHP/ASCA CH Silverwoods Kiss of Fire at Limelite

AKC/Royal Canin National Championship 2018

See Tango in action, scroll to 4:30-5:50.

Watch recording
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