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Atena Australian Shepherds
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Meet the breeder
I'm Nicola B., the breeder behind Atena Australian Shepherds located in Charleston, WV. All of our dogs are loved as family members. We cherish our puppies from birth until they leave our arms to snuggle into yours! We are dedicated to always providing our buyers and our puppies with a positive experience, which includes remaining committed to responsible practices when it comes to breeding, training, and homing our puppies.
Q. & A. with Nicola
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Pythagoras
Went homeMale
Aristotle
Went homeMale
Aspasia
Went homeFemale
Aesara
Went homeFemale
Perictione
Went homeFemale
Plato
Went homeMale
Diotima
Went homeFemale
Socrates
Went homeMale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Heraclitus
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Nicola
Nicola 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
Connect with Nicola to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Nicola 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 Nicola 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 Nicola 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 Nicola.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Charleston, WV
232 miles away
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More about Nicola
Club memberships
Nicola is a member of American Stock Dog Registry.
Nicola has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Nicola was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Nicola’s links
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Nicola is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Atena 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
Khala, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Khala
Khala is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nicola decided to make her part of their program. Nicola 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.
Vyachyeslav, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Vyachyeslav
Vyachyeslav is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Nicola decided to make him part of their program. Nicola 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
Atena 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.
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).
