Aussie4Life
- Landenberg, PA
- Responds within an hour
Available puppies and older dogs
Dutchess
10 years old · Female
Meet the breeder
I'm Rita S., the breeder behind Aussie4Life located in Landenberg, PA.
Q. & A. with Rita
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Gidget
Went homeFemale
Chloe
Went homeFemale
Mel
Went homeMale
Norman
Went homeMale
Duke
Went homeMale
Buddy
Went homeMale
Daisy
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Rita
Rita has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Rita partners with them to find the best puppy match.
Price
“Our prices are reflected by the care our puppies receive. The amount of health testing and health care they receive, the time we put into their care and training, and top food that have clean ingredients are just some of the few reasons for our prices.”
Contract & health guarantee
Rita 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 Rita 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 Rita directly.
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on Good Dog
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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
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
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Basic obedience & manners
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Food & treats
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Rita.
Breeder's location
Meet in Landenberg, PA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Philadelphia Airport
Flexible meeting point
Rita can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Rita
Rita has been a member of Good Dog for 3 months
Rita was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Rita is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Aussie4Life 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
- RS
Rita S.
Litter update on 08 May •Only one puppy left! Norman
Paxton and Dutchess's litter
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Rita S.
Litter update on 06 May •Sleepy puppies after yoga and outdoor playtime while I cleaned and disinfected their kennel space.
Paxton and Dutchess's litter
- RS
Rita S.
Litter update on 03 May •Puppy yoga
Paxton and Dutchess's litter
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Rita S.
Program update on 01 May •Post bath playtime
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Rita S.
Program update on 30 Apr •Nap time!
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Rita S.
Litter update on 30 Apr •Training has started!
Paxton and Dutchess's litter
- RS
Rita S.
Program update on 27 Apr •8 weeks old
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Rita S.
Program update on 22 Apr •First vet appointment
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Rita S.
Litter update on 20 Apr •Morning feeding time
Paxton and Dutchess's litter
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Rita S.
Program update on 16 Apr •Bath and kennel clean up
Parent dogs
Dutchess, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Dutchess
She’s calm and collected. Likes to be Alfa and sticks more with one person but very gentle. Very smart, shows her character. Turns her butt to me when she’s mad at me. She won best of breed in Russia and Texas. Parents are champions.
Good health testing
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1).
Parent health testing
Great level
Aussie4Life 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.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Vet Wellness Exam
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.
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Rita to bring home their puppies.
Bruce S.
Verified owner · May 2026
We couldn't be happier with our new pup Simon from Aussie4Life. He's healthy, happy, and beautiful. Rita's program is top notch, and she was a pleasure to deal with from initial contact to the day we picked him up. Good Dog was another important part of our search. We are very pleased with our Good Dog experience as a vehicle to finding our pup!
