Matthew Quigley, Our New Pup! [UPDATED 4/13/25]

[6518John]

Good for Quigley—sometimes it's good for the bull to jump the fence! Tomcat Paws says "those dogs are so cute it make me want to hack up a hairball!"

 

[4506517]

He sure has grown up to be a fine lookin' lad.

 

[WardenRoss]

Quigley is training very well. I would like to make him a Search and Rescue dog. He has the right stuff. We do hide and find drills with his toy and he finds it 100% of the time. Plus, he is very hot weather tolerant. Best of any dog that I've ever been around. I do love it so!

 

[Ranger514]

Congratulations! That's one handsome little fur baby. Wishing you a happy life together.

 

[DeathGrip]

Hard to believe its been a year. Looking good!

 

[WardenRoss]

Here's a quick iPhone video of him working. No one has told him that Aussie's don't have a good nose (compared to hounds and birddogs). He won't return until he finds the hidden toy.

He has to work harder, but he has the right determination and heat endurance. He can work all day without a break. AMAZING dogs.

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[Watchdog]

Quigley is heartbreakingly handsome. Great photos.

 

[cherrypointmarine]

Wondering where he was . My two ( I have Nalas sister now ) are in scent class . No denying Aussies have a nose ! Their mother had another litter and she kept two . They were all so good , she had a rough time figuring which two to keep . She had an offer of $3000 for one of them , I'll let you figure out which one . If you get a chance , look up Bayou Aussies , that's where the stud came from .

 

[WardenRoss]

Today was Quigley's second birthday!

We threw him a party tonight.

Life is good!

 

[6518John]

I can't believe it's been two years. I remember when you first posted this and I would have guess it was two or three months ago!

 

[PALADIN85020]

Happy birthday, Quig! It's been a real pleasure watching you grow up.

John

 

[WardenRoss]

Tired of all the negativity.

Just some pics for you to enjoy! Time spent with a good dog is priceless.

Headphone training.

He's a truck dog!

 

[PALADIN85020]

Beautiful dog, for sure. That first picture in the three you just posted is a classic. Good dogs are heaven sent - a real blessing.

John

 

[cherrypointmarine]

Been a while since I've been around . Between my wife's cancer and my brush with the virus , things were hectic . I logged on for the first time in months last night and it didn't take long to get back in the swing of things . I saw this and it made my day . We have never owned a male but I for sure would take Quigley ! My girls turned 3 on the 22nd .Here's a pic of Nebula ( Nebbie ) after she won 4 ribbons at trick competition . There is one more , the professional level . If there's one thing I've learned about Aussies , it's they can do almost anything . If they want to .....

 

[6518John]

Here is Ralphie—an English Setter being spoiled into fancy store dog! He will hunt treats, his bed and his stuffed Pheasant!

 

[Dave_n]

You sure have a gorgeously beautiful pup there. Give him some time - as he gets older, he'll be more trainable.

John

No! Quigley will train him, not the other way round. Dave_n

 

[WardenRoss]

She's gorgeous!

 

[cherrypointmarine]

Thanks so much for fixing that pic ! After all these years you'd think I could handle it but it's still beyond me . A little history ..... Her and her sister , my other Aussie , were born to a Champion . She won Best of Breed at Westminster 4 years ago . I got my one puppy and was happy . Then a little girl pushed Nebula off a grooming table and dislocated her hip . Any thoughts of her following her mother went out the window . I finally talked her owner out of her . She was happy that she was going to a loving " Dog " family . Besides , she received a beautiful red puppy from Bayou Aussies . She's turned into my constant companion , never leaving my side . She is also a certified therapy dog ,has her scent awards , and goes barn hunting ( chasing rats in a controlled environment ). But most of all , she's my girl , as I'm sure Quigley is your guy .

 

[6518John]

She is also a certified therapy dog ,has her scent awards , and goes barn hunting ( chasing rats in a controlled environment ).

Nothing I love more than a dead game ratter! Teddy has gone gray around the muzzle these days—like me—but is always up for a rat chase.

 

[Gaffer]

We had an Aussie 15 years ago. She was awesome and very smart. It hurt so much when she died of cancer that I will not have another. She slept under my bed and gave a small growl when I said goodnight. Broke my heart when she went.