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Appalachian Ghost Dogs
Meet the breeder
I'm Alexandra B., the breeder behind Appalachian Ghost Dogs located in Waynesville, NC. We decided we wanted to share the joy of this breed with other people, but we also wanted to be a difference in the Australian Shepherd community; a hobby breeding program focused on quality over quantity. Our dogs are raised in our home and will stay with us for the entirety of their lives. We carefully selected our male and female for each other; to provide you with a puppy that has all the best qualities of the Australian Shepherd. Our puppies come with a health guarantee and a life-time of breeder support. When you choose an Appalachian Ghost Dog, you're not just getting a puppy from a breeder, you're joining a family and a community that will always provide the utmost support to you and your Australian Shepherd.
Q. & A. with Alexandra
Why did you start breeding?
We wanted to change the way breeding dogs are treated, by being an example of an ethical breeding program.What makes your program special?
Our dogs live in our home, and will for their whole lives. We raise our puppies with puppy culture and carefully select our new puppy families with an application they must first fill out when interested in our pups. We try to match each family with a puppy that has a personality that best fits their needs in a canine.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Alexandra
Alexandra 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 $900 - $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes the health guarantee, certificate of wellness check by our vet, first shots, first de-wormings, and a blanket that smells like mom! The deposit is half the total cost of your puppy. Paying the deposit holds your puppy for you!”
Contract & health guarantee
Alexandra 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 Alexandra 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 Alexandra 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 Alexandra.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Waynesville, NC
4457 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
More about Alexandra
Alexandra has been a member of Good Dog for about 6 years
Alexandra was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Alexandra’s links
Alexandra is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Appalachian Ghost Dogs 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
Indi, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Indi
Indi is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Alexandra decided to make her part of their program. Alexandra 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.
Roan, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Roan
Roan is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Alexandra decided to make him part of their program. Alexandra 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
Great level
Appalachian Ghost Dogs 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 (Preliminary), 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.
Shoulder Osteochondrosis
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
Intestinal Cobalamin Malabsorption (IGS), Australian Shepherd Type, Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Australian Shepherd Type, X-Linked Progressive Retinal Atrophy (XL-PRA), Cone Degeneration, 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).
