Kullman's Ironside Queen "Nala"

Nala is our exceptional 36-pound Australian Shepherd from Ironside Ranch Australian Shepherds in Arizona. She was carefully selected for her friendly yet protective nature, as well as her strong working lines, to assist with our livestock. Nala's herding instincts are second to none. While she doesn't have formal titles (a point we hope to rectify!), don't let that fool you; she is FANTASTIC at moving our livestock.

 

My husband, Eric, who works with her the most, notes that she is incredibly alert in the field. She continually checks in with him to ensure she's following his commands and quickly redirects when needed. He praises her ability to handle both large and small livestock with ease. She's been instrumental in loading nursery hogs into our barn. Nala's primary focus is on our cattle, where she excels at both heading and heeling, though she naturally gravitates towards heeling. She also gently 'herds' our daughters back towards the house when they stray too far in the yard, a sweet and endearing sight. Nala's desire to please shines through in everything she does, especially her herding.

 

Not looking for an active herding dog? No problem! Nala has a wonderful 'off-switch' that makes her the PERFECT family companion. She's content to lay by my feet while I work, and she loves snuggling, though she may need a brief cool-down before returning for more.

 

Like Ginger, Nala LOVES car rides, but she has a strong preference for sitting shotgun or laying on the floor between our daughters' car seats. We can't wait to see what her and Koozie produce!