AA Aussies

Anthony & Rachel A.

Breeder of Australian Shepherds

Salinas, CA
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Meet the breeder

I'm Anthony & Rachel A., the breeder behind AA Aussies located in Salinas, CA. Having a dog in our lives is such a blessing. We find so much fulfillment in providing that same companionship to other homes! Our goal is to produce healthy dogs with amazing temperaments while leaving a legacy of greatness in the breed. We are dedicated advocates for proper breeding techniques.

Q. & A. with Anthony & Rachel

What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red merle, 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.

Cypress
Went home
Male
Birch
Went home
Male
Tulip
Went home
Female
Magnolia
Went home
Female
Poppy
Went home
Female
Fern
Went home
Male
Orchid
Went home
Female
Daffodil
Went home
Female
Spruce
Went home
Male
Oreo
Went home
Female
Twinkie
Went home
Female
Pretzels
Went home
Female
Ruffles
Went home
Female
Taki
Went home
Female
Hershey
Went home
Male
Pringle
Went home
Male
Ritz
Went home
Male
Dorito
Went home
Male
Saturn
Went home
Male
Mercury
Went home
Male
Venus
Went home
Female
Jupiter
Went home
Female
Moon
Went home
Male
Neptune
Went home
Male
Mars
Went home
Male
Pluto
Went home
Male
Udon
Went home
Male
Gnocchi
Went home
Female
Penne
Went home
Female
Linguine
Went home
Male
Alfredo
Went home
Male
Cavatappi
Went home
Female
Macaroni
Went home
Male
Primavera
Went home
Female
Rigatoni
Went home
Female

Getting a puppy from Anthony & Rachel

Anthony & Rachel has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Anthony & Rachel partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 deposit and between $1,500 - $2,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.

Contract & health guarantee

Anthony & Rachel 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 Anthony & Rachel 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 Anthony & Rachel directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
- Extras
  - AKC registration
  - Initial potty training
  - Toys
  - Food & treats
  - Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
  - Puppy starter kit
  - Basic obedience & manners
  - Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Anthony & Rachel.

Breeder's location

Meet in Salinas, CA

5714 miles away

Other pick-up locations

Meet at San Francisco Airport

5683 miles away

More about Anthony & Rachel

Club memberships
Anthony & Rachel is a member of American Kennel Club (AKC).
Anthony & Rachel has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Anthony & Rachel was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Anthony & Rachel’s links
- Facebook
- Instagram

Anthony & Rachel is a trusted Good Dog breeder

AA Aussies 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

Anthony & Rachel A.
Litter update on 07 Mar 2025 •
Luna & her pasta pups 🩵
Flame and Luna's litter

Parent dogs

Luna, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Luna
AKC, OFA certified, and health tested.
Loki, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Loki
Loki is a male Australian Shepherd about 8 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Anthony & Rachel decided to make him part of their program. Anthony & Rachel 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.
Laci, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Laci
Laci is a female Australian Shepherd about 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Anthony & Rachel decided to make her part of their program. Anthony & Rachel 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.

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

AA Aussies 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, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1)
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).