Forte Australian Shepherds & Co.
Available puppies
Boy 1
1 year old · Male
Meet the breeder
I'm Kelsey W., the breeder behind Forte Australian Shepherds & Co. located in Florence, AZ. Small breeder, breeding very occasionally, producing well rounded Aussies suited for active families and performance sport enthusiasts.
Q. & A. with Kelsey
Why did you start breeding?
It is in my blood. I was born into a house with 8 Siberian Huskies and I never looked back. My family has always been involved with dogs from simply owning a family pet to high level competitive showing/sport performance. I started breeding a few years ago after really discovering my love for Aussies and wanting to provide high quality animals to the world.What makes your program special?
We truly take our time in matching dogs who are good physical and mental partners. We take socializing and matching puppies to the right family very seriously. I am also deeply involved in the lives of my puppies from day one til the day they die - offering support, advice and a non-judgmental sounding board for our families.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 and guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Porpetina
Went homeFemale
Queenie
Went homeFemale
Graves
Went homeMale
Newt
Went homeMale
Credence
Went homeMale
Aggie
Went homeFemale
Pete
Went homeMale
Gort
Went homeMale
Dylan
Went homeMale
Luke
Went homeMale
Benny
Went homeMale
Kalabar
Went homeMale
Glacier
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
"Ketchum"
Went homeMale
"Kid"
Went homeMale
"Lottie"
Went homeFemale
"Elle"
Went homeFemale
"Pearl"
Went homeFemale
"Butch"
Went homeMale
"Rose"
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Kelsey
Kelsey 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.
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
“Our puppies are priced fairly and equally with no regard to color or gender. Full registration is offered to approved homes with a strict contract. Deposits are non-refundable but transferable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kelsey 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 Kelsey 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 Kelsey 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
- 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
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kelsey.
Breeder's location
Meet in Florence, AZ
1928 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
1951 miles away
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More about Kelsey
Club memberships
Kelsey is a member of Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA).
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder.
Kelsey has been a member of Good Dog for almost 7 years
Kelsey was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Kelsey is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Forte Australian Shepherds & Co. 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
Elle, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Elle
Elle is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kelsey decided to make her part of their program. Kelsey has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Wick, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Wick
Wick is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kelsey decided to make him part of their program. Kelsey has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Brandy, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Brandy
Brandy is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kelsey decided to make her part of their program. Kelsey has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Forte Australian Shepherds & Co. 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.
Brucellosis
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.
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Cone Degeneration
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).
