The North American Shepherd Association was formed by a group of concerned Miniature Australian Shepherd owners and breeders who shared a common interest in protecting this breed of North American Shepherd Association. Since the beginning, other individuals and families have joined the founders of the North American Shepherd Association to support and assist in this worthy endeavor. The North American Shepherd Association is dedicated to upholding the integrity of the United Kennel Club Registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function.

Values
 

• To encourage and promote quality in the breeding of pure-bred North American Shepherd and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection; and to promote ethical breeding practices;

 

• To encourage the organization of independent local North American Shepherd Specialty Clubs in those localities where there are sufficient fanciers of the breed to meet the requirements of the United Kennel Club;

 

• To urge members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed as approved by the United Kennel Club as the only standard of excellence by which North American Shepherd shall be judged and to educate current and prospective judges to that standard;

 

• To do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the breed and to encourage sportsmanlike competition at dog shows where North American Shepherd compete; to conduct sanctioned matches, specialty shows, under the rules of the United Kennel Club..