Emory Oak Aussies
Meet the breeder
I'm Margaret S., the breeder behind Emory Oak Aussies located in Tombstone, AZ. Big O Little o Ranch home of Emory Oak Aussies, located in Southern Arizona, 35 miles from the border and is situated on 8,000 acres. We depend on our Aussies 24/7 from helping us do chores to watching and guarding the family at night. We have Emory Oak Aussies across the USA, Canada and Czech Republic. We strive to bred healthy dogs with great work ethics that are loyal and trainable while preserving some of the great lines, Hangin Tree, Las Rocosa, Woods, Pincie Creek, Boyd Ranch and Rising Sun.
Q. & A. with Margaret
Why did you start breeding?
A breeder and friend bred Australian Shepherds. I fell in love with the breed. I wanted working lines. I went from having 1 dog, to now having 6, which is my limit. I believe in dogs being part of the family not kenneled all the time and just be used for breeding.What makes your program special?
I value reserving some of the great work lines that are no longer available upfront.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black and red. 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.
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Black Bi - Minimal White
Went homeFemale
Black Bi
Went homeFemale
Black Bi
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Margaret
Margaret 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
"We bred for certain bloodlines, not for eye color. Our puppies are priced the same except for breeding rights."
Contract & health guarantee
Margaret 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 Margaret 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 Margaret 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 Margaret.
Breeder's location
Meet in Tombstone, AZ
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Tucson Airport
More about Margaret
Club memberships
Margaret is a member of Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA).
Margaret has been a member of Good Dog for over 6 years
Margaret was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Margaret’s links
Margaret is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Emory Oak 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
Kate, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Kate
Kate is my little liver red bi that when she goes to do a job, you best get out of her way. She is small but has a BIG motor. She can cover ground like I have never seen in an australian shepherd and when it comes to moving cattle, as a good friend told me, shut up and let her do her job. This girl has a lot of stamina, grit, natural instinct, drive and a great thinker, she works both ends, head and heels. I purchased Kate from Roger and Kathy Stevens as a new born pup. After she was here a few days, I knew I had a dog that the name had to fit her personality, that is where Kate Bar The Door came from. Life is never boring with this girl around.
Legend, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Legend
Legend is a self blue merle. He is froze semen collected in 1997 from HOF WTCH Hangin' Tree Blue Bear. Legend is reserved, loyal, knows his job and he gives 100%, loves his human, biddable with a great off switch. Legend off springs shows the great of blood lines of Hangin Tree Blue Bear and his Grandsire HOF WTCH Hangin' Tree Black Bear. Legend brought amazing bloodlines into my aussie family.
Good health testing
Animal Genetics Panel.
Cocoa, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Cocoa
Cocoa, is a black bi with minimal white. She is reserved, loves her human, biddable, automatic off switch and knows her job from helping with chores to watching over her family 24/7. I could not ask for more than what Cocoa gives for she gives it all 100%.
Good health testing
Animal Genetics Panel.
Parent health testing
Great level
Emory Oak 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).
