A quick introduction…
My name is Anneloes Debets. I was born 29 years ago in the south of the beautiful province Limburg in The Netherlands. After having lived a couple of years in Ghent (Belgium) to pursue my studies in veterinary medicine, upon graduation I returned to the region where I was born and raised, where my heart truly belongs.
In 2018, I was introduced to the breed for the first time and not long after, I got my first Aussie: Elmo. Because of him, I fell in love with the breed and discovered the world of dog sports. A few years later, in 2021, a very tiny and adorable puppy won my heart over a pine cone, and soon after my second aussie Zoë also joined us.
Meet our team
Team work makes the dream work
Elmo
Anneloes
Zoë
Fireforged
Australian Shepherds
In 2024 my kennel, Fireforged Australian Shepherds, was founded. Fireforged literally means “forged in fire”. Fire plays a central role in life with my Aussies: it represents the fantastic power and drive in the breed, as well as the passion and fervor that come with it. Additionally, Fire is the name of Zoë’s grandfather, a truly remarkable dog who has made a significant impact on the line with which I am fortunate enough to start my kennel.
In English, “forged” is also used in the context of forming a very strong bond between two individuals. This is something I recognize deeply in my life with my Aussie: nothing is more beautiful than the strong bond between dog and owner. We go through fire for each other, both literally and figuratively.