Canosia Tollers & Australian Shepherds
- Duluth, MN
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Ronald G., the breeder behind Canosia Tollers & Australian Shepherds located in Duluth, MN. We are responsible breeders who are passionate about our dogs! They’re central to our lives, and we are proud of their accomplishments. We strive to maintain breed standards, good health, and well adjusted temperament (a dog you can live with in your home & enjoy for years to come!). We participate in conformation, obedience, rally, barn hunt, scent work, dock diving, agility, and hunt tests/classes with our Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers and conformation, agility, and obedience with our Australian Shepherds. We are members of the ASCA and NSDTR clubs.
Q. & A. with Ronald
Why did you start breeding?
Both of us got our start in 4H and as veterinary assistants. We married and obtained our Australian Shepherds and Tollers together, with the help of several wonderful mentors, both in the breeding and training spheres. We continue to be active with our mentors and within the breed clubs.What makes your program special?
We strive to match you and your family with best fit puppy for your lifestyle. We want you to have a happy, healthy puppy for years to come.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Australian Shepherd puppies include black and blue merle. Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever puppies are red. 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.
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 6
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Ronald
Ronald 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 $800 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes guarantee, 1st vaccinations, microchip insertion, deworming, and vet check. Deposits are non-refundable unless under certain circumstances.”
Contract & health guarantee
Ronald 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 Ronald 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 Ronald 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 in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Toys
- Basic obedience & manners
- Registration
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Ronald.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Duluth, MN
916 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Duluth Airport
916 miles away
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More about Ronald
Club memberships
Ronald is a member of Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA).
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, Puppy Culture Breeder.
Ronald has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Ronald was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Ronald is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Canosia Tollers & 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
Arley, mom
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
About Arley
Arley is a female Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ronald decided to make her part of their program. Ronald 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.
Indy, mom
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
About Indy
Versatile & social. Multiple performance titles including Junior Hunt (JH), dock diving, obedience, therapy, & rally
Parent health testing
Australian Shepherd
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Canosia Tollers & 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.
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.
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).
