Ellison Family Homestead
Meet the breeder
I'm Lexi H., the breeder behind Ellison Family Homestead located in Fresno, CA. Hello! We breed dual AKC/ASCA registered Australian Shepherd puppies that are family-raised in our home. Our dogs are, first and foremost, members of our family and we love them as such. Both dam and sire live with us full-time and we have raised them since they were both pups. Our puppies are started on a program of socialization early, including with children and farm animals. Both dam and sire are genetically tested and health checked. We strive to produce beautiful puppies of sound mind and body.
Q. & A. with Lexi
Why did you start breeding?
We started breeding to produce puppies of sound mind and body. We love to share our love of the breed with others and hope that our puppies can bring as much happiness to other families as they do for us.What makes your program special?
We do not breed multiple litters at a time or breed multiple dams and sires. We own both dam and sire which has allowed us to assess their temperaments, growth, potential, and abilities. We know that this paring will produce wonderful family and farm dogs. If at anytime, your life situation has changed and you can no longer care for the dog, we require that the dog be returned to us. As stewards of the breed, we will always accept the return of dogs we produced who is in need of a new home.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.
Red Tri Boy
Went homeMale
Black Tri Female
Went homeFemale
Red Merle Female #1
Went homeFemale
Red Merle Female #2
Went homeFemale
Blue Merle Male
Went homeMale
Red Merle Female #3
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Blue Merle Male
Went homeMale
Red Tri Male
Went homeMale
Blue Merle Female #2
Went homeFemale
Red Merle Male
Went homeMale
Blue Merle Female #1
Went homeFemale
Puppy #1 Black Tri Female
Went homeFemale
Puppy #2 Black Tri Female, Full White Collar
Went homeFemale
Puppy #3 Blue Merle
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Lexi
Lexi 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
"This price includes paperwork for limited registration with the American Kennel Club (AKC) and the Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA). Puppies will have had their dew claws removed, tails docked, and all age-appropriate shots at the time of pickup. We will include a health guarantee, a shot record, a toy with the scent of the puppy's littermates, a puppy blanket, and a small bag of the puppy's current dog food. The $250 non-refundable deposit holds your place on the waitlist. Please only submit your deposit once your application has been approved. Deposits are transferrable to the next litter if the puppy you desire is not available in the current litter."
Contract & health guarantee
Lexi 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 Lexi 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 Lexi 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
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
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Lexi.
Breeder's location
Meet in Fresno, CA
5660 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Fresno Yosemite Airport
5661 miles away
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More about Lexi
Club memberships
Lexi is a member of Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA).
Lexi has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Lexi was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Lexi is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Ellison Family Homestead 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
Shadow, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Shadow
Shadow is a standard size, blue merle Australian Shepherd female with one blue eye and one brown eye. She gets lots of complements on how pretty she is. Shadow is on the smaller side of standard, standing at only 18 inches tall. Most of her puppies have grown to be between 18 and 20 inches at the withers. She is the calmest dog ever. She rarely barks and is never in a hurry. She's great around farm animals and all of the chickens on our chicken farm. She will herd when commanded, but prefers to watch and gently guide animals to where they need to be. She enjoys working around the farm and is always by her human's side at all times. She is ready to go every morning. When not working, she thinks she's a lap dog. She will do anything for a treat and hugs. Shadow is the best mother of any dog we've ever had. She's attentive, sweet, gentle, and protective. We couldn't ask for anything else out of her. She is also trained as a service dog and does well in just about every situation from busy shopping centers to college lecture halls. Shadow is dual AKC/ASCA registered, genetically-tested, and has her DNA on file with the ASCA.
Lucky, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Lucky
Lucky is a standard size, red tri, Australian Shepherd. He is a family dog through and through. He loves his people, especially his little humans. His favorite thing in the world is butt scratches and never-ending pets on the head. He is very athletic. He's great at catching frisbees, playing in water, and maneuvering obstacles. But when he's not running everyone ragged, he enjoys being his 8-year old human brother's pillow and keeping his owner warm while working underneath old classic cars. That's why his favorite place to be is in the shop. Lucky has a lot of experience herding chickens and no chicken gets out of their enclosures when he's on watch. Lucky is dual AKC/ASCA registered, genetically-tested, and has his DNA on file with the ASCA.
Parent health testing
Good level
Ellison Family Homestead 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.
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).
