I'm James & Shannon M., the breeder behind Freedom Toy Aussies located in Florence, SC. Breeding healthy puppies is our main goal and as a small breeder in South Carolina, we health test the parents to ensure we follow guidelines for breeding healthy puppies. We hope that our puppies bring the love and happiness to all the families that they became a part of.
Q. & A. with James & Shannon
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Toodles
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Sable
Went home
Female
Princess
Went home
Female
Sting
Went home
Male
Axel
Went home
Male
Liza
Went home
Female
Jazzie
Went home
Female
George
Went home
Male
Sheila
Went home
Female
Buddy
Went home
Male
Daisy
Went home
Female
Jay
Went home
Male
Mystie
Went home
Female
Mary
Went home
Female
JoJo
Went home
Female
Sami
Went home
Male
Link
Went home
Male
Cary
Went home
Female
Sweet Pea
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from James & Shannon
James & Shannon 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 $150 non-refundable deposit and between $450 - $1,050 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price varies dependent on Color, sex and age, also if breeding rights are required that is extra. Deposit is refundable only if the sale falls through due to no fault of the buyer. Each puppy will be health checked and microchipped prior to transfer to new owner.”
Contract & health guarantee
James & Shannon 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 James & Shannon 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 James & Shannon directly.
Freedom Toy Aussies 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
Hyperion, dad
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Hyperion
Hyperion is a male Toy Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, James & Shannon decided to make him part of their program. James & Shannon 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.
Arya, mom
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Arya
Arya is a Sable Merle
Skarlett, mom
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Skarlett
Skarlett is a female Toy Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, James & Shannon decided to make her part of their program. James & Shannon 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.
Tala, mom
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Tala
Tala is a female Toy Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, James & Shannon decided to make her part of their program. James & Shannon 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.
Vader, dad
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Vader
Vader is a male Toy Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, James & Shannon decided to make him part of their program. James & Shannon 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.
Chloe, mom
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Chloe
Chloe is a female Toy Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, James & Shannon decided to make her part of their program. James & Shannon 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.
Rayden, dad
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Rayden
Rayden is a male Toy Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, James & Shannon decided to make him part of their program. James & Shannon 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Freedom Toy Aussies 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 Toy Australian Shepherds.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered), Hip Dysplasia (Preliminary), 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 (rDVM, not registered), Elbow Dysplasia (Preliminary)
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 Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
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.
DNA Disease Panel, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC)
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).