I'm Erin F., the breeder behind Bar IV Aussies located in Glen Rock, PA. We're built upon a basis of love, admiration, & respect for Australian Shepherds. All pups are responsibly bred and home-raised. I know the health and status of every dog I have bred and am proud of the temperament and conformation of my puppies. I love matching healthy, happy puppies with loving families.
Q. & A. with Erin
Why did you start breeding?
I have always loved dogs and was excited to establish my breeding program. I have loved the journey and I am a proud breeder of Miniature and Toy Australian Shepherds with a focus on temperament and the overall mental and physical health of my puppies. I love placing happy, healthy puppies with loving families.
What makes your program special?
I truly love the Australian Shepherd breed and am dedicated to looking out for the breed as a whole. I am committed to helping all of my adoptive families prepare for their new puppy as well as stay connected and mentor them throughout their journey. I love seeing puppy updates and seeing my puppies thrive in their forever homes.
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies are miniature size. Sizes 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.
Ham
Went home
Male
Cranberry
Went home
Male
Turkey
Went home
Female
Gravy
Went home
Male
Mashed Potato
Went home
Male
Beth
Went home
Female
Lloyd
Went home
Male
Rip
Went home
Male
Walker
Went home
Male
Monica
Went home
Female
Patch
Went home
Male
Spice
Went home
Female
Pumpkin
Went home
Female
Autumn
Went home
Female
Pie
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Erin
Erin 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 $1,200 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes socialization, puppy pack, deworming, and age appropriate shots. I ask for a $500 non refundable deposit once the mother is confirmed bred by my Veterinarian to hold their puppy until pickup!”
Contract & health guarantee
Erin 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 Erin 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 Erin directly.
Bar IV Aussies 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
Paisley, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Paisley
Paisley is an upcoming female of ours. She is full panel clear and expecting to be a mother summer 2022.
Yuma, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Yuma
Yuma is an upcoming female. She is full panel clear and expecting her first litter to be sometime summer 2023.
Poppy, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Poppy
Poppy is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Erin decided to make her part of their program. Erin 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.
Roper, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Roper
Roper is a male Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Erin decided to make him part of their program. Erin 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
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Toy Australian Shepherd
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Bar IV Aussies 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 Miniature Australian Shepherds.
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).