Cricket Flat Kennel
Meet the breeder
I'm Lilly S., the breeder behind Cricket Flat Kennel located in Elgin, OR. We strive to raise wonderful family companion dogs with even temperaments and good natured personalities.
Q. & A. with Lilly
Why did you start breeding?
The Aussie's intelligence, playfulness and crazy work drive is what lead us to fall in love with this breed. After moving to Eastern Oregon, we saw the local cattle ranchers work with their Aussies in close partnership day in and day out. We saw the breed's unwavering devotion to their humans, and their obedience and loyalty was second to none.What makes your program special?
We carefully chose our breeding stock with temperament, beauty and health in mind.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red merle and blue merle. 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.
Getting a puppy from Lilly
Lilly 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
"One year genetic health warranty, full AKC registration, age appropriate vaccines and deworming. Deposit is non refundable unless the breeder is unable to produce the reserved puppy."
Contract & health guarantee
Lilly 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 Lilly 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 Lilly directly.
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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Lilly.
Breeder's location
Meet in Elgin, OR
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Portland Airport
More about Lilly
Club memberships
Lilly is a member of Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA).
Lilly has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Lilly was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Lilly’s links
Lilly is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Cricket Flat Kennel 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 health testing
Good level
Cricket Flat Kennel 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), Full Embark Panel
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).
