I'm Addison D., the breeder behind AD's Australian Shepherds located in South Haven, MI. We’re so excited to be able to help families experience the welcoming of a new puppy into their lives! We are a small, in-home breeding program where we prioritize giving each dog and puppy the best care that we can. We enjoy sharing the love of this breed with other individuals and families!
Q. & A. with Addison
Why did you start breeding?
My daughters love for Australian Shepherds is what got us into breeding.
What makes your program special?
Our breeding program was established because of our daughters love and interest in the Australian Shepherd breed. She has been working hand in hand with another reputable breeder of Australian Shepherds as well as our local vet. Addison is 15 years old, and has an intense love for animals and would love to share this with perspective families in search for a family fur buddy.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include blue merle and black 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.
Captain
Reserved
Male
Grey
Reserved
Male
Kaluha
Reserved
Female
Whiskey
Reserved
Female
Miller
Reserved
Female
Getting a puppy from Addison
Addison 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 - $999.97 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes health guarantee, first round of vaccinations, deworming and puppy socialization. All our puppies are the same price no matter color or sex. There's is a breeding rights fee of $200.”
Contract & health guarantee
Addison 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 Addison 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 Addison directly.
AD's Australian Shepherds 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
Parent dogs
Brizzie, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Brizzie
Brizzie is a calm, gentle-natured dog who loves her walk, swimming in the lake, and belly rubs. Her calm demeanor makes her great around kids, other humans, and other animals. She is AKC registered and healthy!
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
AD's Australian Shepherds 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.
Hip Dysplasia , Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Animal Genetics Panel, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), 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).