Aussie Ridge Ranch
Meet the breeder
I'm Mary M., the breeder behind Aussie Ridge Ranch located in Waynesville, NC. Our goal is to produce pups of sound mind and body with great dispositions able to transition well from the farm to home life. Our objective is to raise Aussies that are great at their work, but also willing to settle in with the family at the end of the day.
Q. & A. with Mary
Why did you start breeding?
When I was a teenager I worked at a tailgate market selling vegetables. One day one of my regulars came to my stand and told me about these two Australian shepherds (a brother and a sister) their owner had passed away and they needed a home. So I took them in, They were the most amazing dogs Ive ever had. I started breeding Australian shepherds so others could have some amazing dogs like i had hadWhat makes your program special?
Our Aussies are farm raised. They are raised around horses, goats and cattle. They are able to roam our farm and are never kennel keep.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red & white, black & white, black, red merle, blue merle, red, black tri-color, and red 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.
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 6
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 7
Went homeFemale
Girl 8
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Mary
Mary 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 $600 - $800 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes guarantee, AKC registration, first shots, deworming, health check, and socialization. Male merle.”
Contract & health guarantee
Mary 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 Mary 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 Mary 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 Mary.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Waynesville, NC
4457 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Asheville Airport
4442 miles away
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More about Mary
Mary has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Mary was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Mary is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Aussie Ridge Ranch 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
Gracie, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Gracie
Gracie is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mary decided to make her part of their program. Mary 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.
Arrow, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Arrow
Arrow is a male Australian Shepherd about 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Mary decided to make him part of their program. Mary 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.
Gracie, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Gracie
Blue Merle with a lot of black markings
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Aussie Ridge Ranch 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.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Australian Shepherd Type, Dilated Cardiomyopathy 1 (DCM1), Dilated Cardiomyopathy 2 (DCM2), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), 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).
