Honey Lake Mini Aussie's

We both grew up in Santa Ynez Valley California and now reside in North Eastern California, where we are blessed with a 5 acre farm.  We have been married since 1997 and have enjoyed the journeys and experiences we have been through together, which includes having two beautiful children of whom we love so much.  Seth is a firefighter and is the Battalion Chief for the Lake Almanor District.  Lindsay has been involved with animals her whole life, having a Veterinarian for a step father and a mother who has been a successful dog breeder for many years and involved with endless animal rescues.  Growing up we had many shepherds, Collie, Standard Aussie and also a Mini Aussie rescue, his name was RIP because we didn’t think he was going to make it when he arrived, fortunately RIP did make it and ended up being one of our greatest dogs.  The Mini Aussie is one of the most intelligent, loyal dogs you will ever encounter, not only are they a clean, neat and tidy dog, but they are so loving and willing to please.  Our Mini Aussie’s are wonderful dogs to which we enjoy everyday.  Even though our dogs are used for breeding, they are such a wonderful versatile breed that we can take them with us when we go to the lake, for a family hike, or play fetch out in the yard.  They are a small enough dog to carry or put in the car and yet enough protection to keep in the house at night to feel safe.  We have found the perfect family dog and we would like to share the joy with you!

We are honored to have such wonderful influences in our family;  George and Nel Bertram our Parents have dedicated their lives to animals below are some awards and accomplishments they have achieved.

George Bertram~ former Owner and Veterinarian of Solvang Veterinary Hospital now resides in Utah where he plans to continue his great Veterinary work.  All of his clients throughout the Solvang community as well as the surrounding areas in and beyond the Santa Barbara County cherish him for all that he has done for their pets they call family members.  The following are his awards he received for all of his dedication and hard work throughout the years.

~County of Santa Barbara awarded the 1st Esperanza award ever given to him for the cooperation in reducing needless euthanasia for animals that can be saved through surgeries and medical care.

~2002 Humanitarian award at the Biltmore for injured wildlife care.

~Santa Ynez Valley News voted him Best Veterinarian of the Valley 2004-2005 and 2006

~Santa Barbara County Supervisors awarded a commendation for community service for caring for the countys injured wildlife.

Nelda Bertram~ former Owner and Manager of Solvang Veterinarian Hospital, worked many years behind the front desk and assisting surgeries, was also a former dog breeder; she was an accomplished Doberman breeder who flew all over the US and Canada won many awards for her Dobies for many years.  She also went on to breed Rottweilers as well.  She helped save many exotic animals such as different breeds of Monkeys, Deer, Wild Boars, Bobcat, Raccoons, Coyotes, Owls, Hawks and many more as well as domestic animals.  She also explored the wide world of horses breeding and raising Arabian horses and owning many different breeds of horses as well.