Faith Built Ranch
- Chester, SC
Meet the breeder
I'm Alice B., the breeder behind Faith Built Ranch located in Chester, SC. I absolutely love Australian Shepherds and aim to produce healthy and exceptional puppies that will thrive in their future homes. My dogs are considered members of my family, and we give each dog and puppy all the attention and care that they require to live happy, healthy lives.
Q. & A. with Alice
Why did you start breeding?
My Faith is something very strong in me. And I believe God has called me to work with Australian Sheppard's. I have had a strong desire to own one, and start a breeding program. I researched a lot about the breed, breeding, and I have had amazing mentors, and bought an amazing female Rosie. And I can't even contain myself to be able to pair the puppies to their perfect families.What makes your program special?
Our dogs are also our babies. They go everywhere we go, and do life with us. When I decided I would breed Rosie, I done all breed recommended tests, plus more. I also searched for a while for her perfect match to produce amazing puppies, that will be born in my house and be loved from day 1. I strive to produce outstanding puppies that can go on and be family companion, working dogs and much more.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Skittles
Went homeMale
Rocky
Went homeMale
Star
Went homeFemale
Snickers
Went homeMale
Scotty
Went homeMale
Reeses
Went homeMale
Caramel
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Alice
Alice 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,200 - $1,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Puppies are WITHOUT breeding rights. . The non refundable deposit and a signed contract are required to reserve a puppy Between 6 to 7 weeks once puppy selection is made there will be another $500 due The remaining $1000 is due at pick up.”
Contract & health guarantee
Alice 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 Alice 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 Alice 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
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 Alice.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Chester, SC
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Columbia Airport
More about Alice
Club memberships
Alice is a member of Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA) and AKC - American Kennel Club.
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Alice has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Alice was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Alice’s links
Alice is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Faith Built Ranch 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
Rosie, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Rosie
Rosie- Has Full Australian Shepherd Essential Panel, Australian Shepherd Supplemental Panel and a few other tests done through Paw Prints Genetics. Rosie is all clear except she is MDR1 carrier, OFA's of eyes, hips and elbows done. Eyes- normal Elbows- normal Hips- fair
Excellent health testing
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), +3 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Faith Built Ranch 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.
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific)
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 Alice to bring home their puppies.
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Tina S.
Verified owner · Sept. 2024
Alice was very quick to respond to any questions, and has been supportive while we adjusted to having a rambunctious puppy in the house. The puppy is in great health and has had a lot of attention, and is great with people right from coming home.
Luke B.
Verified owner · Aug. 2024
From the very beginning, Alice made me and my family feel like we were part of hers. She was incredible with proactive communication about her litter, clearly setting expectations and allowing us to get to know the pups via FaceTime and videos on her Facebook channel. We got to feel like we already knew the entire crew throughout the process and fell in love with not one but every single pup in the process (though we only adopted one!). Alice clearly loves her puppies and did a wonderful job of preparing them for their forever homes. Our little Reese’s is precious and is such a lover. Alice clearly knows this breed incredibly well. They were extremely well looked after. Around every corner, Alice found ways to make our lives a little easier — around pickup and with getting the dogs their paperwork and shots on-time. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience with Alice. I would recommend her to anyone. You won’t do better in finding your next furry family member!
Cheryl C.
Verified owner · Aug. 2024
+5Working with Alice from Faith Built Ranch was a fantastic experience. She is a very attentative breeder. She is dedicated to finding good homes for her puppies and takes amazing care of her puppies momma! She is very responsive and answerd all my questions. I felt very comfortable throughout the entire process. She has checked in on my sweet boy a couple of times since we brought him home to insure we are all doing well!. I'm very pleased with the adoption process and with how well working with Alice has been. I would recommend Faith Built Ranch to anyone looking to adopt an Australian Shepard!
Alanah B.
Verified owner · Aug. 2024
I found Faith Built Ranch through AKC Marketplace. I had a great experience working with Alice. They sent me regular updates about my puppy. I would recommend this place if you are looking for Australian shepherd.
