Country Time Kennels

Alexis & Machelle P.

Breeder of Australian Shepherds

  • Argyle, IA
  • Responds within a day

Available puppies

Turkey

Ready Jan. 4, 2026

2 weeks old · Male

Ham

Ready Jan. 4, 2026

2 weeks old · Male

Casserole

Ready Jan. 4, 2026

2 weeks old · Female

Pumpkin Pie

Ready Jan. 4, 2026

2 weeks old · Female

Stuffing

Ready Jan. 4, 2026

2 weeks old · Male

Meet the breeder

I'm Alexis & Machelle P., the breeder behind Country Time Kennels located in Argyle, IA. Our focus is on breeding healthy and happy puppies that can bring just as much joy to their families as our dogs do for us. We are very hands-on with our puppies and give them plenty of unconditional love and attention!

Q. & A. with Alexis & Machelle

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include red & white, black & white, 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 and a kennel on my property.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Alexis & Machelle

Alexis & Machelle 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $500 - $1,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Price varies per pup and what type of registration (full or limited) you are seeking. All deposits are non-refundable unless something happens to the pup while in our care.”

Contract & health guarantee

Alexis & Machelle 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 Alexis & Machelle 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 Alexis & Machelle 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
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • 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
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • AKC registration
      • Registration
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Alexis & Machelle.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Argyle, IA

4537 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Quincy Airport

4553 miles away

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More about Alexis & Machelle

  • Alexis & Machelle has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years

    Alexis & Machelle was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Alexis & Machelle’s links

Alexis & Machelle is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Country Time Kennels 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Country Time Kennels 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.

  • Brucellosis

    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.

  • PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Intestinal Cobalamin Malabsorption (IGS CUBN Exon 53), Border Collie Type, Intestinal Cobalamin Malabsorption (IGS), Australian Shepherd Type, Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), GenSol Diagnostics DNA Testing, 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Alexis & Machelle to bring home their puppies.

  • Isabella S.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2023

    Country time kennels was amazing to work with! I got the exact type of dog I was looking for!

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