Well when I started 4-H with Bailey I quickly made friends. One of my friends had this dog that I fell head over heels for the moment I saw him. So I talked to my friend to learn more about her dog and then I discovered my new favorite breed was something called an Australian Shepherd. So after talking to my friend and drooling over Aussie at shows my friend started to talk about "Heavensent Aussies" so I went home and goggled it and found them.

Now at the time I was blind to the world of "breeders" because my mom had always gotten her Goldens either by rescuing or newspaper. By this time I had wanted an Aussie for about 2 yrs now so I emailed Judy about this black tri pup I saw of hers from a litter that I adored, so she invited me to come up and meet the pups and the gang, and I did.

Judy is the nicest breeder I will EVER come across. She has since done SO much for me, its not even funny. She could tell how much I wanted an Aussie and neither of us gave up. So after my mom turning down the black tri pup, I saw "Heavensent Let Freedom Ring" he was this STUNNING blue merle, as I have always been partial to them so to me he was "drop-dead" handsome. But alas my mom turned him down too, so after 2 attempts failed I thought "The third times a charm" so after waiting for that special dog to appear on the "Available" page there she was: "Heavensent Mascara By Maybelline" she was a beautiful blue merle with the most stunning eyes I had ever seen. So after inquiring about her and asking my mom, she said NO again.

So that was it for me, I was starting to lose hope until that one faithful day when I got an email from Judy saying it was urgent and I needed to call her right away, So of course I did and little did i know what awaited for me, It was Mercy. Judy had wanted me to call so she could offer me Mercy. After a long conversation/discussion with my mom, she finally agreed. So the next day my cousin took me to pick Mercy up before training. I fell in love with Mercy the moment i saw her. By time we got home that night she had already became my shadow; she followed me everywhere and watched my every move.

To this day, which is only months later we have become the best of friends and a great team with already having earned 3 titles in 1 month. Judy's dogs are obviously well-loved and well taken care for, as stated in other testimonials. Teir kennels are spotless, I got to meet every one of her dogs singly and they all were well-behaved loving Aussies that all they wanted to do was give you Aussie-kisses.

I thank Judy and the Heavensent Gang for giving me the opportunity to have such an wonderful dog as Heavensent Mercy Mercy Me. She is my shadow, my friend, my companion, my champion, my protector and my jewel. Even after I brought her home I got occasional calls to make sure everything was going well. I could not ask for a better breeder or dog. I wouldn’t doubt it if I brought home another Heavenset Aussie in a few years.

I have read all of the testimonials posted before, and they all strike a very familiar cord. There is no one that I have met or spoken to that does not absolutely love their Heavensent Aussie(s), and I am no exception.

In 2006, I lost my best friend of 13 years – a beautiful blue merle named Jaycie – to a degenerative heart valve. After she died, I knew that I could not be “aussie-less” for very long, so my search began. I searched websites, made phone calls, and spoke to everyone I could find. Then, God led me to the Heavensent Aussies website – and to Judy Hancock.

The moment I heard the name, there was a peace in my spirit, and I knew that I was looking in the right place. I spoke to Judy, and she invited me to her home. I had never been to a breeder’s facility before, since my first aussie had been purchased out of a playpen at a horse show, and I found my second through a friend, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. What I found, though, surpassed all I could hope for. The kennels were spotless… if you had not seen the 25 or so dogs there, you would not know that there was even one around. I also got introduced to each of Judy’s dogs one by one, and then got to see the pack in action. I remember being so amazed as I watched all of her breeding males run and play together with not even one growl or nip. It would have been difficult to believe if I had not seen it myself. Then the boys went away, and the girls came out, and it was exactly the same. I had more “lap visits” that day (from the boys and the girls) than I had experienced in many years, and it convinced me that what Judy said about her dogs was true – temperament and personality were her most important traits to breed for.

As I got to know one dog after the next, I fell in love all over again, and became certain that my next best friend was going to be a Heavensent puppy. When I got the call from Judy that a litter had been born, and that she had a red merle girl for me to look at, I could hardly contain myself. At just three days old, I set out for a totally new experience. I wondered, as did others, how you pick a puppy at such a young age. I can only say that when I held Chelsea in my hands for the first time, I knew immediately that she was the one God intended to be mine. I visited her every week, and Karen was wonderful and sent me lots and lots of pictures. When it was time to bring Chelsea home, there were no words to describe my excitement. My friends and coworkers, who all knew and loved Jaycie, were also anxious to meet my new little girl.

There were, of course, adjustments to make at first. In fact, I very quickly learned what it means to have a “high drive” dog. At first I was not quite sure what to do with all that energy, but I soon was united with a wonderful trainer who showed me the wonders and talents that come right alongside that high drive. I had never shown a dog before, but Judy, Karen, and Hopey all convinced me that I could do it, so off we went. In exactly one year of showing, Chelsea has earned five titles in Agility and Rally Obedience, and has been certified as an AKC Canine Good Citizen. She is also on her way to three more AKC titles. She is the love of my life, and I thank God for Judy and Heavensent Aussies for the opportunity to own such an awesome dog.

But this very long story does not end there, because less than a year after bringing Chelsea home, I had an itch in my heart to get her a little sister, so back to Judy’s we went. I told her what I was looking for with my next puppy, and when there was a litter born, Judy called and told me that she had my new little girl waiting to meet me. I had a very similar experience when I held Izzie for the first time. She has the same Mommy as Chelsea, but a different Daddy… and both of my girls look exactly like their Daddies. Needless to say, I was hooked immediately, and 8 weeks later, we brought home Chelsea’s baby sister.

I have to say that raising the second one has been a bit easier. Chelsea has taken the brunt of “puppy teeth” and playtime, and I have been able to enjoy the snuggling and kisses. Izzie just turned a year, and is getting it done in the show ring as well. She earned her first Rally Obedience title at just six months of age, and hasn’t stopped since. She now holds three titles, needs only one “leg” for her fourth, and is also an AKC Canine Good Citizen. We are going to start her agility training this summer, so I hope she’ll be getting to play on the agility fields this fall along with Chelsea.

You can see by their pictures that both of these girls are beautiful, and I can also say that they are kind, loving, smart, talented, and loyal – and what more could a mom ask for. My girls are a testament to the love and wisdom that Judy uses in her breeding program - and during the eight weeks that she has custody of our new kids. Judy is a very special lady, and wiser than most people I know. I have recommended Judy’s dogs to everyone that will listen, and will continue to do so. If you are looking for dogs that have it all, you need look no further than Heavensent. We love you Grandma Judy… Sherri, Chelsea, & Izzie

I wanted to take a moment to tell the whole world what a great adopting experience I had with Judy. Our family decided we wanted a dog after losing our German Shepard two years ago. After much research we decided on an Australian Sheperd. After searching the local papers and the internet we halted our search after speaking to Judy.

I spoke to several breeders all over the state of Florida and to be quite frank I found them all very strange in the way they wanted to "size up my family." I found Judy very open and to the point. Judy expressed a true love for her aussie family and invited my family to come visit anytime we were in the area.

In December of 2007 my two boys and I arrived at Judy's home unannounced. The property was immaculate. I was AMAZED at Judy's family of aussies. The property did not smell like a dog and you could probably have eaten off the floors of the kennels they were so clean. My family was able to meet every aussie Judy had on their property. It became evident to me this was definitely the place I wanted to adopt my new puppy. Every aussie was well behaved and very friendly. The love these aussies showed Judy was beyond any words could describe.

While we were there that day we feel in love with two aussie puppies and ended up adopting both. We named the black tri Onyx and the red tri Caliber.

My family ended up visiting with our puppies two more times before bringing them home. Every time we arrived it was unannounced and the property was always clean. I thought I was going to have my hands full and everyone in my immediate ring of family and friends told me I was crazy. But Onyx and Caliber have been a pleasure to have around.

Having two aussies has been easier then I had expected. Onyx and Caliber are very smart and both have different personalities. I have them in obedience training (puppy training) and they are VERY easy to train. They catch on very quickly and DO NOT forget a thing. Both puppies are totally house broken. I am sure all this satisfaction I am reaping now is due to Judy's tender love and care.

After we brought the puppies home Judy and staff called us every night to make sure everything was going well. They even gave us some great advise with a few problem areas we were having and their advise worked. I even enjoyed the pictures they sent us every week as the puppies grew while we were waiting to adopt them.

To Judy and all the Heavensent Staff please keep up the excellent work. The puppies you create are loving and would make any home as happy as Onyx and Caliber have made ours. We absolutely love and adore them and they are such a pleasure to come home to after a long hard day at work. I even take lunches at home now which I never use to just to spend that extra hour with them........We are very touched to be a part of such a great family......The kind of family only "Heaven can Send." We can never thank you enough...

All Our Love,
The Champion Family

Dear Judy,

Thank you so much for giving Gemmy to us. She is such a great big bundle of joy and has brought our large family closer together. We all can't get enough of her, and she can't get enough of us. Gemmy is great with the family and very friendly with other dogs. She is extremely intelligent and sweet. Everyone that sees Gemmy, loves her. We all tell them that she was an angel from Heaven Sent Aussies! We are so glad that we have Gemmy, and we don't know what we'd do with out her.

Sincerely, The Framptons
P.S. We LOVE Heaven Sent Aussies

Hi this is T-Bone! He is my doggy, my brother and most importantly my friend. My dad and I adopted T-bone in 2003. I wanted to get a girl dog to be my companion but, then I saw this little two day old boy laying with his brothers and sisters and I fell in love. I was sooooooooooooooooo sure that he was the one for us I just knew that he was for me and I was for him forever and ever.

Now T-bone is three years old and all I can say about the past three years is that they have been the best three years of my life because of my little T-bone. I'm just sooo grateful to Judy for letting my dad and I to adopt one of her little angels. T-bone has turned out great, he is very well behaved. The thing he loves the most in the world is giving his daddy hugs . He adores his daddy soooooo much. He adores me a lot, too.

When we take him to the dog park T-bone is the first to start running around, then he gets daddy to run around with him. He loves that. Last Christmas T-bone got a stuffed reindeer and he loves I mean absolutely loves playing with it and daddy. T-bone`s birthday is in a few months January 9th. He will be 4 years old. What a big boy he is going to be.

To Judy, all I ever wanted was a dog, a friend, someone to help me though the bad times, and someone to share the good times with. I just have to say thanks you gave me that and soooooooo much more thank you soooo much for all the joy and happiness you brought me with T-bone. I'm sooooo grateful You're the best and thanks!

We are so enjoying Harley! He is so smart and a true joy!

To all who are looking for that "special friend" to complete their family, I have had an Aussie in my life since 1977. We lost our last boy to cancer one year ago & finally decided it was time to fill the huge void in our hearts. We had very specific requirements & searched diligently for months for the right breeder. I have to tell you, Judy & Heavensent Aussies far exceeded our requirements and expectations! Her kennel is spotless, her dogs a testament to conscientious breeding, she holds herself to the highest standards, and she does an exemplary job of socializing her puppies. Her dogs are a wonderful example of the breed; handsome, smart, happy, charming, funny, loyal & a joy to be around. They are the essence of what an Aussie should be.

I hope you have the opportunity to meet Judy and Hancock & make one of their "family" your own. You'll be forever grateful, I know I am.

Suzi Molasso

After adopting our first Australian Shepherd "Lucas" from a breeder in Kentucky, we had fallen in love with "Aussies". We moved to Florida and one of our older dogs Kayla suffered a stroke. I lost my best friend of 14 years. Earlier in the year prior to this, we had gotten a business card from our Veterinarian, regarding Heavensent. Well after losing my Kayla... I checked out the web site and emailed Judy. I was surprised to find out that pups had just been born! We drove out to see.

I thought as I am driving down this dirt road ... were in the bleep are we going! To my surprise, what a place Judy has! Peace just flows over you. I know that sound corny, but I am not kidding. I was amazed. Judy introduced every dog to us one by one. CLEAN ... oh is it clean! So off we went to see the pups.

Only 2 weeks old..... it was hard, but ... there she was, a black Tri..... perfect in all her 2 weeks of age." Heavensent Dream Catchers Mackenzie" is her big ole name.... "Kenzie" for short. So I do believe in my heart that Kayla sent Mackenzie to me. The timing and the things that happened... she is literally sent from Heaven.

The love of animals is evident with Judy. It is clearly a remarkable place and one you will gladly share with people you meet.. I know, I drag everybody I know out with me when I visit and they are as blown away as I am. I highly recommend Heavensent as your source for a top notch dog!

This little girl has learned to sit on command already, she mastered the doggy door on her 2nd day home and uses it to go out to potty, she fetches the ball already too.... and her big Aussie brother loves her to pieces. This little girl is only 10 weeks old...can you imagine 6 months old when she learns to drive my Dodge Hemi! I have no doubt that she could. I am so proud and very happy....

Thank you Judy and Crew!
Michelle... Mackenzie's proud mom!