5R Farms
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Upcoming litters
Expected Australian Shepherd litter
Due Oct. 2025
Ready Dec. 27
Meet the breeder
I'm Melissa R., the breeder behind 5R Farms located in Courtland, AL. We love to responsibly raise and train our puppies so they have the tools to be well-rounded, beloved family members. The foundation of our breeding program starts with raising healthy and well-loved dogs. We aim to pass the same happiness of owning a quality-bred dog to our buyers.
Q. & A. with Melissa
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include blue merle, black tri-color, and red tri-color. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Ola
Went homeFemale
Bear
Went homeMale
Grunt
Went homeMale
Cleo
Went homeFemale
Baloo
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Melissa
Melissa has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $200 non-refundable deposit and between $800 - $1,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The prices includes, AKC registration, vaccinations, parent DNA genetics tests, wormings, litter training, and microchipping.”
Contract & health guarantee
Melissa may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Melissa offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Melissa directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Melissa.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Courtland, AL
Other pick-up locations
Meet in Cullman, AL
More about Melissa
Melissa has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Melissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Melissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
5R Farms meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Litter and program updates
Melissa R.
Litter update on 16 Oct. •These will be ready Dec 11!! These will make the PERFECT Christmas puppy!! 😍
Ollie and Dolly's litter
Melissa R.
Litter update on 16 Oct. •They're here!! Dolly woke me up around 230am and we went to her delivery area. 🥰 (5 blue merle, 3 blk tri) More details to come!!
Ollie and Dolly's litter
Parent dogs
Dolly, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Dolly
Dolly is a female Australian Shepherd over 1 year old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melissa decided to make her part of their program. Melissa has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Good health testing
Cone Degeneration, Hyperuricosuria (HUU), +8 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
5R Farms reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Australian Shepherds.
DNA Disease Panel
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
