Andover Aussies
Catherine T.
Breeder of Miniature American Shepherds, Miniature Australian Shepherds, and Australian Shepherds
- Rockford, IL
- Responds within a day
Upcoming litters
Expected Miniature American Shepherd litter
Due Mar. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Catherine T., the breeder behind Andover Aussies located in Rockford, IL. We offer family-raised AKC Aussie and MAS puppies. All parents are genetically tested. Our dogs are bred for health and amazing temperaments. We have dogs succeeding in the show ring and as service dogs. We love our dogs and what we do!
Q. & A. with Catherine
Why did you start breeding?
I got into breeding because I love the breed and wanted to work on a line with amazing temperaments that would work for service dogs. I donate a dog out of each litter. It has been an amazing experience breeding and raising these dogs, and seeing them go on to be wonderful additions to their forever homes.What makes your program special?
We are enthusiastic about our program and our goals. We are very fortunate to be able to breed potential service animals, and all of our puppies have wonderful temperaments. We are very dedicated to what we do and what we are trying to achieve as breeders. We work with passion, heart, and integrity, and we truly want what's best for our puppies and their families.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Dakota
Went homeFemale
Newt
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Girl 6
Went homeFemale
Wren
Went homeFemale
Padme
Went homeFemale
Vader
Went homeMale
Leia
Went homeFemale
Chewy
Went homeMale
Rey
Went homeFemale
Luke
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2 - located in Northern Michigan
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 6
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 7
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 6
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Catherine
Catherine 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
“Price varies depending on whether the buyer wants limited or full AKC registration. 300 noon refundable deposit. Can be applied to future litter.”
Contract & health guarantee
Catherine 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 Catherine 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 Catherine directly.
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
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Catherine.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Rockford, IL
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Chicago Midway Airport
Meet in St. Joseph, MI
More about Catherine
Catherine has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Catherine was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Catherine’s links
Catherine is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Andover 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
Catherine T.
Litter update on 15 Nov. 2025 •Pipes are 6 weeks old
Liam and Echo's litter
Catherine T.
Litter update on 14 Nov. 2025 •First time outside playing in the leaves
Liam and Echo's litter
Catherine T.
Litter update on 05 May 2025 •Puppies are getting big. Three girls still searching for a home
Liam and Meg's litter
Catherine T.
Litter update on 29 Apr. 2025 •Puppy playtime with mom and dad
Liam and Meg's litter
Catherine T.
Litter update on 08 Apr. 2025 •One more week and these little pups are ready to head to new homes. Who will be in your Easter Basket?
Liam and Meg's litter
Catherine T.
Program update on 18 Mar. 2025 •Andover Aussies now offers payment plans
Catherine T.
Litter update on 14 Mar. 2025 •Puppies are up on all fours. Lots of blue eyes
Liam and Meg's litter
Catherine T.
Program update on 07 Mar. 2025 •Maggie’s eye is healing well and she will be off to her new family in a couple weeks
Catherine T.
Program update on 07 Mar. 2025 •Two week old puppies napping
Catherine T.
Program update on 21 Feb. 2025 •…Luke is available again through no fault of his own. For financial reasons he is being returned. He is a great 5 month old boy with a tail. Housebroken and crate trained
Parent dogs
All breeds
Miniature American Shepherd
Australian Shepherd
Rylee, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Rylee
Rylee is a female Miniature American Shepherd about 1 year old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Catherine decided to make her part of their program. Catherine 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.
Echo, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Echo
Echo is a female Miniature American Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Catherine decided to make her part of their program. Catherine 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.
Charlie, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Charlie
Charlie is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Catherine decided to make him part of their program. Catherine 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.
Buddy, dad
Miniature American Shepherd
About Buddy
Buddy is a male Miniature American Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Catherine decided to make him part of their program. Catherine 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.
Ember, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Ember
Ember is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Catherine decided to make her part of their program. Catherine 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
Great level
Andover 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.
Hip Dysplasia
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 Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
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.
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Catherine to bring home their puppies.
Tesfai H.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
+5Catherine from Andover Aussies is an amazing breeder! She keeps up to date with her puppy even weeks after they have gone to their new home! She’s kind and open to providing guidance and advice to new and old owners alike. Her willingness to work with me has spoken volumes of her character. I’m well onto my way to a happy, safe, and educated ownership of a beautiful Miniature Australian Shepherd, and I contribute that to the care and patience of her breeder, Catherine!
