Forestwood Australian Shepherds
- Lakeland, FL
- Responds within a day
Available puppies
Shiraz
9 weeks old · Female
Pinot Noir
9 weeks old · Female
Meet the breeder
I'm Jennifer D., the breeder behind Forestwood Australian Shepherds located in Lakeland, FL. I’m married with two teenagers, and our dogs are a huge part of our family and everyday life. Our Aussies aren’t just dogs we breed; they’re our family. They join us on boat trips, camping adventures, and family vacations. We love including them in everything we do, and life just wouldn’t be the same without them. I’m passionate about this breed and dedicated to producing healthy, sound, well-tempered Australian Shepherds that represent the breed we love. Health testing, temperament, structure, and responsible breeding are important parts of our program, and we take pride in thoughtfully planning each litter. My goal is to raise puppies with a great foundation and match them with families who will love and cherish them as much as we do ours. Thank you for following along with our Forestwood journey!
Q. & A. with Jennifer
Why did you start breeding?
My journey into breeding Australian Shepherds started with our family dog, Boomer. He was, in many ways, a genetic nightmare, but he was also one of the best dogs we could have ever asked for. He made us fall completely in love with the breed and showed us just how special Australian Shepherds truly are. As much as we loved Boomer, his health and genetic issues opened our eyes to the importance of responsible breeding and health testing. What started as a love for one incredible dog grew into a desire to help improve the breed we had fallen in love with. That desire eventually led me to where I am today with Forestwood Australian Shepherds. My goal is to do my part to preserve everything I love about this breed while making thoughtful, informed breeding decisions that help produce healthier, sounder dogs with wonderful temperaments. Boomer may not have been perfect genetically, but he was the dog who started it all. Without him, Forestwood might never have existed, and I will always be grateful for the role he played in this journey. ❤️Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Chianti
Went homeFemale
Merlot
Went homeFemale
Zinfandel
Went homeFemale
Sangria
Went homeFemale
Malbec
Went homeMale
Cabernet
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Jennifer
Jennifer has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
Jennifer partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 8 weeks old.
“We do Show evals on each puppy when they turn 8 weeks old , once that has been done we open up puppy picks to our families on our wait list.”
Price
“The price includes 2 year genetic health guarantee, Pre-paid AKC registration, Fl Health Certificate, OFA Eye CAER, Microchip and 1st month of heartworm and flea prevention. Non -Refundable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Jennifer 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 Jennifer 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 Jennifer 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 with children
- 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Toys
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Jennifer.
Breeder's location
Meet in Lakeland, FL
4788 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Orlando Airport
4737 miles away
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Meet in Orlando, FL
4734 miles away
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More about Jennifer
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, AKC Breeder of Merit.
Jennifer has been a member of Good Dog for almost 6 years
Jennifer was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Jennifer’s links
Jennifer is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Forestwood Australian Shepherds 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
Pretzel, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Pretzel
Pretzel is a happy girl that loves her people. She is a finished AKC champion and Loves to run Fast Cat. She's not a big fan of the water but loves going to the beach and hanging out on the boat.
Excellent health testing
DNA Disease Panel, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), +3 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Forestwood Australian Shepherds 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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Australian Shepherd Type, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)
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).
