I'm Mary Jane T., the breeder behind Black Rock Farm Aussies located in Spotsylvania, VA. We are breeding for wonderful temperament, loving, loyalty, and easy trainable intelligent working/pet Aussies. Standard Aussies weighing close to 50 pounds.
Q. & A. with Mary Jane
Why did you start breeding?
My husband and I love Australian Shepherd dogs. 🐕 Our Gypsy is the best joy in our lives and we so badly wanted a puppy out of her. After searching for a year for the perfect match, we found the beautiful sweet stud named River. Gypsy was 3 years old when her 1sr litter was born. She is very healthy and this is her second litter.
What makes your program special?
Smallest of Breeder as I want to be known for raising just one litter a year producing the most loving sweet healthy puppies. Our Aussies are extra special and we want each one to go to the very best home.
AKC Registered, DNA tested parents that are so sweet, very loving and loyal. Gypsy and River are standard Aussies that have the instinct to work hard. They picked up on commands quickly and are eager to please their masters. Pups will be around 🐈 cats, cattle, 🐄 sheep, 🐑 and chickens. 🐓 Pups will be well socialized. Tails docked, dewormed on schedule with 1st shots.
River (Stud) has CGC title, Novice RallyTitle, Trick Dog title certificate for novice& intermedicate. Going to australian shepherd show in march for rally in hopes he will get a novice title for that club
Gypsy Rose 🌹 works hard helping us on the farm with cattle and sheep. 🐑🐏 are her favorite to work or just relax with.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are red merle. 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.
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Mary Jane
Mary Jane 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“540-760-9288. When I do have puppies I require a $500 non refundable deposit.”
Contract & health guarantee
Mary Jane 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 Jane 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 Jane directly.
Black Rock Farm 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
Gypsy, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Gypsy
Gypsy is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mary Jane decided to make her part of their program. Mary Jane 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.
River, dad
Australian Shepherd
About River
River is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Mary Jane decided to make him part of their program. Mary Jane 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
Black Rock Farm 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 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).