Firewalker Australian Terriers
- Gloucester, VA · 124 miles away
- Meetup available in Paterson, NJ
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Dr. Grace M., the breeder behind Firewalker Australian Terriers located in Gloucester, VA. Bred for quality. Champion bloodline puppies, Health-tested CHIC parents bred to produce puppies with the AKC Australian Terrier Breed Standard in mind. Bred for temperament. Our parents are pets first – intelligent with a terrier's drive for fun and activity but ready for a cuddle at the end of the day. Raised with Love. Puppies are raised with daily hands-on socialization. They are introduced to many sights, sounds, and textures before they go to their new homes at 12 weeks old.
Q. & A. with Dr. Grace
Why did you start breeding?
Growing up in the South Pacific, my family had and bred Australian Silky Terriers. After moving out on my own, I spent a lot of time riding and naturally obtained an Australian Shepherd. Then I discovered showing, conformation, herding, agility and obedience and bred a couple litters. During this time I was introduced to the Australian Terrier, a breed that was smaller and shed very litter, like the dogs of my youth, but could still keep up with my very active lifestyle. Over 20 years and many litters later, they are the ONLY breed for me!What makes your program special?
I am a preservation Australian Terrier breeder and and AKC Breeder of Merit. I also attend several webinar and workshops each year and participate in the AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T program. I breed an occasional litter (~1/year). We health test the parents for the breed recommended CHIC tests before breeding and have started doing genetic health tests with EMBARK. I perform ENS and Early Scent Introduction with the puppies until 16 days old and introduce them to many experiences following the Puppy Culture program. As a member of good standing in the Australian Terrier Club of America (ATCA), AKC's national breed club since 2005, I am very active in the breed club: serving as president for the last 5 years and on the board of directors for many additional years, serving on the sustainability committee, contributing as the columnist for the quarterly breed column in the AKC Gazette and editor of the yearly ATCA calendar. Our dogs are owner-handled in AKC conformation shows, including National and Regional Specialties held by the ATCA. Puppies we have bred have been very successful in performance and companion competitions.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red and blue and tan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Dr. Grace
Dr. Grace 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 $1,250 refundable deposit and $1,250 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“price includes AKC registration, AKC reunite microchip and registration, worming, vaccinations, vet health visit at 12 weeks before going home. All puppies are the same price regardless of sex or color.”
Contract & health guarantee
Dr. Grace 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 Dr. Grace 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 Dr. Grace 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
- Socialized in new places
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Basic obedience & manners
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Dr. Grace.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Gloucester, VA
124 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Richmond Airport (Byrd Field)
106 miles away
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Meet in Paterson, NJ
218 miles away
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More about Dr. Grace
Club memberships
Dr. Grace is a member of Virginia Federation of Dog Clubs and Breeders and Australian Terrier Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., AKC Breeder of Merit.
Dr. Grace has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 months
Dr. Grace was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Dr. Grace’s links
Dr. Grace is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Firewalker Australian Terriers 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Firewalker Australian Terriers 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 Terriers.
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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
