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Is an Australian Shepherd the Right Dog for You?
Reputable Breeder vs Backyard Breeder
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Is an Australian Shepherd the Right Dog for You?
Reputable Breeder vs Backyard Breeder
We breed purebred registered Australian Shepherds for show, performance, and active companionship. Breeding is a serious endeavour and each litter is a special event. We are dedicated to producing beautiful, healthy, sound and well-adjusted dogs. MountainAsh Australian Shepherds are registered and bred to meet the Canadian Kennel Club and Australian Shepherd Club of America breed standards. Reputable breeders respect and maintain the written breed standard of excellence. We must preserve and protect the breed for future generations. Although people try to advertise as such, there is no size variation to the Australian Shepherd breed. At maturity, males typically mature to 20-23" tall at the withers and weigh 50-65lbs, females are 18-21" tall at the withers and weigh 35-50lbs.
Prior to breeding our dogs have earned their conformation Champion titles and/or performance titles, and received breed-appropriate health testing - the minimum clearances being: OFA evaluations for hips & elbows, annual eye examinations by a licensed veterinary ophthalmologist, MDR1 and HSF4 status. Through natural rearing, raw feeding, holistic health care, and an active lifestyle we promote health and longevity in our dogs. We seek liked-minded people to join our extended family.
A tremendous amount of care and expertise go into the raising of our Australian Shepherds. First and foremost our dogs are raised in our home and in a family setting. Puppies receive early neurological stimulation, and lots of love and socialization as they mature. They receive exposure to a variety of sights, sounds, people, animals and other stimuli. Our puppies are raised on a holistic raw diet, receive a veterinary health check, fecal exams (worming if required), age appropriate immunization as per Dr Jean Dodds vaccination protocol (to maximize protection while minimizing vaccine risks), microchip identification, eye examination by a licensed veterinary ophthalmologist, and 6 weeks health insurance. Puppies are regularly handled, bathed, groomed and have their nails trimmed with a Dremel tool. They are also well started on their foundation skills, crate and house training. We want to ensure MountainAsh puppies start with a solid foundation. With continued love and guidance, as well as clear boundaries and rules, in their forever homes they will thrive as adult dogs.
Our Australian Shepherds are an integral part of our family. Each and every puppy we raise is an extension of that family. We make a lifelong commitment for the well-being of each of our puppies. If you welcome one of our Aussies into your home you will be joining the MountainAsh family. It is important that we maintain a relationship with each home. Staying in touch provides us with a great deal of information and feed back. Buyers that seek a pet deserve nothing less than a well-bred, healthy, structurally sound, and stable tempered companion, as well as a Breeder they can count on. I will always make myself available to owners for support and guidance.
We take great care when placing our Australian Shepherds in their forever homes. Please do your research to ensure this is the right breed for you. Placements are made based on a variety of factors, including temperament, structure, natural instinct, and suitability for the prospective home. We want a match that will last a lifetime! We do not place our Australian Shepherds based on coat and/or eye colour. Preference will be given to homes that are experienced with dog ownership and willing to commit to raw feeding and healthy lifestyle practices. Puppies are not specifically destined to their forever homes until after their evaluations at 8 weeks of age. Puppies remain in our care for 9-10 weeks. The price of a companion puppy is $2,500 regardless of gender or colour. Any other expenses that may arise, such as, purchasing a crate, travel or shipping expenses, food, shelter, veterinary care, training, etc, are the responsibility of the Buyer. Adolescent puppies and adults who have additional training and socialization are available on occasion and priced accordingly.
MountainAsh Australian Shepherds are sold on a legally binding non-breeding contract that clearly states the terms of placement, including buyer responsibilities, spay/neuter obligation, health guarantee, and lifetime breeder support. Puppies have CKC and ASCA limited ‘not for breeding’ registration. These dogs must be altered (spayed or neutered) between 15 to 24 months of age to ensure proper structural and mental development. Puppies will not be placed in homes that support early spay/neuter. If, for any reason, circumstances require that a MountainAsh Australian Shepherd can no longer remain in the possession of the buyer, the dog must be returned to the breeder. No responsible breeder wants to see a dog they have bred in rescue, on the street, or shuffled from one unsuitable home to another.
Approved homes we welcome to make arrangements to meet us and our Australian Shepherds. Visitation of a litter is permitted and encouraged by appointment only after the puppies are 5 weeks of age. When we have a litter, our website is updated weekly with a gallery of puppy pictures and video. We also setup a “puppy cam” and stream live video as time allows. This a great way for us to share their development with others.
Prior to breeding our dogs have earned their conformation Champion titles and/or performance titles, and received breed-appropriate health testing - the minimum clearances being: OFA evaluations for hips & elbows, annual eye examinations by a licensed veterinary ophthalmologist, MDR1 and HSF4 status. Through natural rearing, raw feeding, holistic health care, and an active lifestyle we promote health and longevity in our dogs. We seek liked-minded people to join our extended family.
A tremendous amount of care and expertise go into the raising of our Australian Shepherds. First and foremost our dogs are raised in our home and in a family setting. Puppies receive early neurological stimulation, and lots of love and socialization as they mature. They receive exposure to a variety of sights, sounds, people, animals and other stimuli. Our puppies are raised on a holistic raw diet, receive a veterinary health check, fecal exams (worming if required), age appropriate immunization as per Dr Jean Dodds vaccination protocol (to maximize protection while minimizing vaccine risks), microchip identification, eye examination by a licensed veterinary ophthalmologist, and 6 weeks health insurance. Puppies are regularly handled, bathed, groomed and have their nails trimmed with a Dremel tool. They are also well started on their foundation skills, crate and house training. We want to ensure MountainAsh puppies start with a solid foundation. With continued love and guidance, as well as clear boundaries and rules, in their forever homes they will thrive as adult dogs.
Our Australian Shepherds are an integral part of our family. Each and every puppy we raise is an extension of that family. We make a lifelong commitment for the well-being of each of our puppies. If you welcome one of our Aussies into your home you will be joining the MountainAsh family. It is important that we maintain a relationship with each home. Staying in touch provides us with a great deal of information and feed back. Buyers that seek a pet deserve nothing less than a well-bred, healthy, structurally sound, and stable tempered companion, as well as a Breeder they can count on. I will always make myself available to owners for support and guidance.
We take great care when placing our Australian Shepherds in their forever homes. Please do your research to ensure this is the right breed for you. Placements are made based on a variety of factors, including temperament, structure, natural instinct, and suitability for the prospective home. We want a match that will last a lifetime! We do not place our Australian Shepherds based on coat and/or eye colour. Preference will be given to homes that are experienced with dog ownership and willing to commit to raw feeding and healthy lifestyle practices. Puppies are not specifically destined to their forever homes until after their evaluations at 8 weeks of age. Puppies remain in our care for 9-10 weeks. The price of a companion puppy is $2,500 regardless of gender or colour. Any other expenses that may arise, such as, purchasing a crate, travel or shipping expenses, food, shelter, veterinary care, training, etc, are the responsibility of the Buyer. Adolescent puppies and adults who have additional training and socialization are available on occasion and priced accordingly.
MountainAsh Australian Shepherds are sold on a legally binding non-breeding contract that clearly states the terms of placement, including buyer responsibilities, spay/neuter obligation, health guarantee, and lifetime breeder support. Puppies have CKC and ASCA limited ‘not for breeding’ registration. These dogs must be altered (spayed or neutered) between 15 to 24 months of age to ensure proper structural and mental development. Puppies will not be placed in homes that support early spay/neuter. If, for any reason, circumstances require that a MountainAsh Australian Shepherd can no longer remain in the possession of the buyer, the dog must be returned to the breeder. No responsible breeder wants to see a dog they have bred in rescue, on the street, or shuffled from one unsuitable home to another.
Approved homes we welcome to make arrangements to meet us and our Australian Shepherds. Visitation of a litter is permitted and encouraged by appointment only after the puppies are 5 weeks of age. When we have a litter, our website is updated weekly with a gallery of puppy pictures and video. We also setup a “puppy cam” and stream live video as time allows. This a great way for us to share their development with others.