Francoise's Australian Shepherds
- Hilton, NY
Meet the breeder
I'm Françoise L., the breeder behind Francoise's Australian Shepherds located in Hilton, NY. Located near Rochester NY I got my first Aussies 25 years ago and fell in love with this breed. Puppies are raised in our home, well socialized and exposed to a wide variety of sounds, surfaces, and stimuli of everyday life. We strive to breed the best tempered and healthiest puppies both physically and mentally. Focusing on offering our families with wonderful, healthy pets.
Q. & A. with Françoise
Why did you start breeding?
From an experienced Australian Shepherd breeder in Michigan.What makes your program special?
Puppies were born May 10 2024 - I will offer to the new owner, puppies with an emphasis on health and easy going temperament. I want to make sure they will find the perfect home where they will experience love and where they can express their playful energy running, playing and walking with their new owner every day.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black, red merle, blue merle, black tri-color, and red tri-color. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Onyx
Went homeMale
Macaroon
Went homeMale
Licorice
Went homeFemale
Galaxy
Went homeFemale
Champagne
Went homeMale
Nougat
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Françoise
Françoise 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $1,200 - $1,900 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Depending of the color and the gender. $ 300 deposit any gender and color.”
Contract & health guarantee
Françoise 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 Françoise 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 Françoise 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Toys
- AKC registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Basic obedience & manners
- Puppy starter kit
- Food & treats
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Françoise.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Hilton, NY
295 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester Airport
282 miles away
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Meet in Rochester, NY
284 miles away
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More about Françoise
Françoise has been a member of Good Dog for 7 months
Françoise was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Françoise’s links
Françoise is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Francoise's 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
Litter and program updates
Françoise L.
Program update on 30 June •
Parent dogs
Azur, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Azur
He is a blue Merle Aussie, AKC pure breed, with 2 blue eyes. Easy going dogs who love everybody and other animals. Great with kids with all ages. Family dog raise at home
Good health testing
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1).
Myrtille, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Myrtille
Myrtille is blueberries in English because she has 2 blue eyes. AKC register purebred with 2 blues eyes. She is very intelligent, very obedient, love to be with people, love to retrieve ball
Good health testing
Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Francoise's 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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), 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 Françoise to bring home their puppies.
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Adrianne H.
Verified owner · July 2025
+5Francoise was wonderful to work with! She FaceTimed me so I could see all the puppies, then sent me weekly updates and pictures. She is very knowledgeable about the breed, offered advice and answered all my questions. She was very professional and provided all documents. We are so happy to have found Francoise and our sweet little Penny.
Abigail T.
Verified owner · June 2025
Our dog Macaroon is amazing- Working with Francosie was wonderful. She is absolutely trustworthy and I was very Impressed by how she handled our meet up. She was very helpful and met us where we needed! We adore Mac and he is well loved here at our home! Can’t wait to make so many memories and take so many adventures with our newest family member!
Carolyn B.
Verified owner · July 2025
I had a truly wonderful experience working with Francoise. From the very beginning, she was kind, professional, and clearly passionate about the care and well-being of her dogs. I adopted an Australian Shepherd puppy named Champaign from her, and I couldn’t be happier. Francoise kept me regularly updated with pictures and information about Champaign’s progress before he came home with me, which really gave me peace of mind and made me feel included in the process. It was clear that he was well taken care of, loved, and socialized. Champaign is an incredible dog—healthy, well-adjusted, and full of personality. I’m so grateful for the care Francoise put into raising him and for making the adoption process such a smooth and joyful experience. I highly recommend Francoise to anyone looking for a responsible and dedicated breeder. Thank you again for everything!
