“Kokanee”
Pole Canyon Little Kokanee Redfish CGC TKN VHMA RAT
Registration: AKC, ASCA
Height: 20” Weight: 48lbs.
Kokanee is a red tri-colored Australian Shepherd with bright blue eyes and rich copper points. Kokanee is an incredible dog. She has a lot of personality, including a very gentle and loving demeanor. Kokanee is super cuddly and can be vocal when she gets excited. Kokanee has a high drive and desire to work but is a medium energy level dog. She has completed her first obedience class and has participated in barn hunt and agility classes. Kokanee has also started training in antler hunting. Kokanee competed in Happy Ratters for the first time in 2024 and earned her RAT title at her first competition!
At the end of the day, Kokanee loves to be on the trails in the mountains most of all. When she isn’t chasing chipmunks, you can expect Kokanee to be leading the way at the front of the pack. She conquers obstacles and water crossings without fear. Her strength and tough nature make her the perfect adventure companion. Even though she is a very active and intelligent dog, Kokanee settles in the home without being asked and loves to sit on your lap or right next to you. She has the perfect temperament for an adventure companion and fits in well within a family unit.
Health Testing
Kokanee has been genetically tested through Embark and will additionally be tested through PawPrint Genetics so that our puppies can be ASCA registered. She has passed her OFA CAER, elbows, and hips exams with wonderful results. She has also been tested through PennHIP and received passing scores.
Kokanee is clear on the Australian Shepherd panel on Embark. She has one copy of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM1) but is not affected. Kokanee is not likely to ever be at risk for developing DCM1 and will not be bred to any dog that also carries DCM1.
Kokanee also has a low normal Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) activity. This is not an indicator of poor liver health, but is important for veterinarians to know because her resting ALT level will be lower than what is considered normal.
Below you will find records of Kokanee’s health testing as well as her AKC and ASCA pedigrees:
