



I'm Jodie S., the breeder behind Calabrone Australian Shepherds located in North Carolina. We are a small hobby kennel with a love for Australian Shepherds. We show our dogs in Conformation, Obedience, Agility, Rally and Herding but the most important feature is they are healthy, happy pets. Our dogs are pets first and live in the house with us and have OFA, CERF and other genetic testing. We are participating members of USASA and ASCA and our dogs are AKC and ASCA registered.

Why did you start breeding?
What makes your program special?

Jodie 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.

Jodie 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 Jodie 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 Jodie directly.
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You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Jodie.
Meet in North Carolina
306 miles away
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Club memberships
Jodie is a member of United States Australian Shepherd Association (USASA) and Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA).
Jodie has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Jodie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

Calabrone Australian Shepherds meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

Australian Shepherd
About Coda
Coda is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Jodie decided to make him part of their program. Jodie 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.

Australian Shepherd
About Nola
Nola is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jodie decided to make her part of their program. Jodie 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.
Excellent level
Calabrone 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 (Preliminary), 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.
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).