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Cali's Australian Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Larissa K., the breeder behind Cali's Australian Shepherds located in Tomball, TX. We offer healthy, loving family pets that are raised in our house alongside our four children and our other dogs. Our sire "Blue" is ASDR registered and has the sweetest temperament. He stands at 21" tall and weighs a healthy 54lbs. He is a standard blue merle stud with light tan points. Lilly is our dam and she stands at 19.5" and weighs 42lbs. She is a stunning black tri AKC/ASDR standard Aussie.
Q. & A. with Larissa
Why did you start breeding?
I actually reached out to my female's breeder because I wanted a puppy from my 2 dogs and she mentored me and helped me with genetic testing, etc. and here we are a bunch of puppies later! It is definitely addictive but we are going to take a 2-year break from it to really focus on training and possibly showing the adult dogs we have here.What makes your program special?
We only have one breeding pair and our dogs are 95% indoor dogs so it is a little unusual I guess to have them all inside with us it does get messy and smelly but our pups are exposed to all the daily noises and craziness that come with a household full of children and pets. They sleep through a vacuum session or when we are making smoothies or the kids are being too loud which helps later on.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red merle, blue merle, black tri-color, and red tri-color. 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.
Luci
Went homeFemale
Theodore "Teddy"
Went homeMale
Pearl "Pearly"
Went homeFemale
Cookie
Went homeFemale
Brownie
Went homeMale
Diamond/Sparrow
Went homeFemale
Toffee
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Larissa
Larissa 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 $400 non-refundable deposit and between $500 - $600 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes bi-weekly deworming until 8 weeks, the first round of vaccines done by a licensed veterinarian, and a health check-up. It also includes the first month's supply of Simparica Trio. Our merles are priced a little higher than our tri's. The deposit amount is the same.”
Contract & health guarantee
Larissa 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 Larissa 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 Larissa 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
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
Extras
- Basic obedience & manners
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Larissa.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Tomball, TX
1200 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport
1191 miles away
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More about Larissa
Larissa has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Larissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Larissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Cali's 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
Lilly, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Lilly
Lilly was born on June 12th 2020 and is the most loyal dog ever! She loves attention, to play fetch and getting her butt rubbed lol. She is the alpha in our household and whenever my children are outside she only leaves their side if we call her back in. She has somewhat of a workdrive and is super intelligent. She has given us the most gorgeous and sweetest puppies <3. She also has a shorter work coat which is still suoer soft and silky. She does carry one copy of the Mdr1 gene and one copy of CMR1 and has an otherwise clear genetic panel.
Blue, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Blue
Blue was born on May 4th 2020 in Oklahoma and has the sweetest temperament <3 He has zero workdrive and is definitely more on the mellow side. He loves to play tug-o-war and chew on bones or toys, will not fetch anything though lol. He is very hands-on when it comes to cleaning his puppies and super submissive. He does carry the Mdr1 gene and has an otherwise clear genetic panel. He is ASDR papered.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Cali's 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.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
DNA Disease Panel, 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).
