Anew Australian Shepherds

Lois C.

Breeder of Australian Shepherds

Meet the breeder

I'm Lois C., the breeder behind Anew Australian Shepherds located in Mena, AR. I am a small breeding kennel, all my dogs have DNA and OFA done before breeding. Our Australian Shepherds are well-rounded and we are dedicated to finding loving forever homes for each of our puppies.

Q. & A. with Lois

  • Why did you start breeding?

    When I was 18 years old I bought my first Reg. Aussie female, she was over 2 yreas old the first and the only time I bred her. A close friend of my Father helped me, Bill and Beverly Bixler.
  • What makes your program special?

    I try to produce the best that I can, Pedigree, Healthwise, temperament, all pups are raised in my home.
  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and a kennel on my property.

Getting a puppy from Lois

Lois 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 between $1,000 - $1,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.

Contract & health guarantee

Lois 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 Lois 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 Lois 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
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Lois.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Mena, AR

975 miles away

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More about Lois

  • Lois has been a member of Good Dog for almost 6 years

    Lois was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.

  • Lois’s links

Lois is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Anew 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 health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Anew 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 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.

  • GenSol Diagnostics DNA Testing, PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific)

    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).

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