Big Run Australian Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Gayle S., the breeder behind Big Run Australian Shepherds located in Oglesby, IL. We are focused on temperament, health, intelligence, and trainability. We breed traditional Aussies from performance titled parents. We believe in quality, not quantity. We also believe that all pups should remain natural with tails and dewclaws.
Q. & A. with Gayle
Why did you start breeding?
I have bred Aussies for over 30 years. I had always wanted a dog to show in obedience from the time I was a young child. My Aussies go back to top obedience lines, are very intelligent, and love training. I decided to breed my 1st girl and she and my male are now the foundation for many of the top performance dogs in competition today.What makes your program special?
We breed for quality, not quantity. We only do occasional, well thought out breedings. Our parents are proven through therapy dog certification, performance, and health testing.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Gayle
Gayle 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.
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
“The price includes vet care, vaccinations, socialization, high-quality food, training, and lots of time. All pups are the same price.”
Contract & health guarantee
Gayle 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 Gayle 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 Gayle 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 Gayle.
Breeder's location
Meet in Oglesby, IL
631 miles away
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More about Gayle
Club memberships
Gayle is a member of Blitzen Agility Club of Chicago and United States Australian Shepherd Association (USASA).
Certifications & recognitions
Agility Trial Trainer, AKC Rally Nationals Qualifier, Alliance of Therapy Dogs tester/observer, Certified trick dog trainer, AKC Breeder of Merit.
Gayle has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Gayle was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Gayle is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Big Run 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
Saga, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Saga
Saga is a black tri with brown eyes. She is from top performance lines which include AKC and ASCA MVA winners. She is shown in agility, rally and is a Trick Dog with acting and modeling experience. Her parents are both therapy dogs with over 60 titles each in performance events and her sister is a SAR dog. Saga is being trained as a service dog as well as an EDS.
Parent health testing
Great level
Big Run 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.
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.
Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
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.
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).
