Cross Creek Aussies

Sterling and Gia W.

Breeder of Australian Shepherds

  • Springville, AL
  • Responds within a day

Available puppies

Dragon Fruit

Ready July 25

6 weeks old · Male

Avocado

Ready July 25

6 weeks old · Male

Kiwi

Ready July 25

6 weeks old · Female

Papaya

Ready July 25

6 weeks old · Female

Meet the breeder

I'm Sterling and Gia W., the breeder behind Cross Creek Aussies located in Springville, AL. WE ARE ON SOCIAL MEDIA (FB & Insta). Click ASK A QUESTION above. We love to talk to our potential families one on one, so please reach out! We are passionate about matching puppies with the RIGHT situation, so we match at 6 weeks through a personality and temperament process with a trainer.

Q. & A. with Sterling and Gia

  • Why did you start breeding?

    My dad instilled in me a love for Aussies at an early age. I owned my first Aussie at the age of 4 and never looked back! My daughter caught the Aussie bug too, and started showing. Our ideal dog loves learning tricks and playing sports, but can also be content snuggling up with kids at home. JT, Cooper and True! fit that description, and that is why we started Cross Creek Farms.

  • What makes your program special?

    Our Dogs are AKC registered and shown. We health test all of our dogs and strive for excellence in our breeding program. Our sire JT is a member of the 2022 AKC Junior Open Agility World Championship Team USA! Check out Cross Creek Aussies in the NEWS: https://www.wbrc.com/video/2022/03/22/teen-dog-trainer-pet-headed-world-championships-finland/?outputType=apps

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

    Our puppies include black, red merle, blue merle, and 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.

Getting a puppy from Sterling and Gia

Sterling and Gia 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.

Sterling and Gia partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 7 weeks old.

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Price is PET/COMPANION price; breeding rights are NOT included. If you complete an application through Gooddog, you must pay through them. Please contact us BEFORE you apply if you do not plan to use them for payment. Thank you. Our deposit is NON REFUNDABLE. If you submit an application through Gooddog, you must pay all payments through them.”

Contract & health guarantee

Sterling and Gia 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 Sterling and Gia 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 Sterling and Gia directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • Initial potty training
      • 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 Sterling and Gia.

Breeder's location

Meet in Springville, AL

4680 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Birmingham–Shuttlesworth Airport

4702 miles away

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Flexible meeting point

Sterling and Gia can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Sterling and Gia

  • Club memberships

    Sterling and Gia is a member of Greater Birmingham Agility Club, AKC, and United States Australian Shepherd Association (USASA).

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Member Team USA JOAWC 2022, AKC Junior Handler.

  • Sterling and Gia has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years

    Sterling and Gia was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Sterling and Gia’s links

Sterling and Gia is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Cross Creek Aussies 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Cross Creek Aussies 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

    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).

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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