Desert Moon Aussies
- Crestone, CO
Meet the breeder
I'm Carol N., the breeder behind Desert Moon Aussies located in Crestone, CO. I am a preservation breeder and my dogs are bred for health, versatility and temperament. My litters are hand raised following Puppy Culture protocols and I strive to produce quality pups with all purpose potential.
Q. & A. with Carol
Why did you start breeding?
I got my first Aussie over 20 years ago. I am still so amazed by his intelligence and loyalty! He was a great companion with a lot of personality. I simply cannot imagine life without an Australian Shepherd.What makes your program special?
I am currently studying Puppy Culture and applying some of their techniques to my older dogs with great success. These puppies will be raised in my home, handled daily, and exposed to a variety of stimuli.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include 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.
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Cherokee
Went homeFemale
Wind
Went homeFemale
Ice
Went homeMale
Snow
Went homeMale
Thunder
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Carol
Carol 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 $600 refundable deposit and $800 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes puppy vaccinations, deworming, rear dew-claw removal, and tail dock (unless otherwise requested). Deposit prior to reservation.”
Contract & health guarantee
Carol 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 Carol 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 Carol 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
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Toys
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Carol.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Crestone, CO
More about Carol
Club memberships
Carol is a member of American Kennel Club and Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA).
Carol has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Carol was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Carol’s links
Carol is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Desert Moon 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
Parent dogs
Sage, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Sage
Sage is a female Australian Shepherd over 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Carol decided to make her part of their program. Carol 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.
Chaco, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Chaco
Blue Merle
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Desert Moon 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.
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Carol to bring home their puppies.
Diego R.
Verified owner · Oct. 2024
Carol was great at communicating with me. The entire process was smooth and simple with my puppy being in good hands the entirety of the way to me. She is kind, nurturing, and well versed in the knowledge of raising a dog. I am proud to own a pup that was raised by her for the duration she had him.
