Frying Pan Ranch Australian Shepherds

Dr. Lora B.

Breeder of Australian Shepherds

  • Hugo, CO
  • Responds within a day

Upcoming litters

Decker
Opal

Expected Australian Shepherd litter

Due Jan. 2026

Ready Mar. 15, 2026

Meet the breeder

I'm Dr. Lora B., the breeder behind Frying Pan Ranch Australian Shepherds located in Hugo, CO. I offer well-rounded puppies who will excel in any adventure with their new family. My primary focus is to produce dogs with strong intelligence, solid temperaments, great health, and sound moderate structure. My dogs work hard, play hard, love hard, and are part of the family. I prepare all of our pups to excel in life.

Q. & A. with Dr. Lora

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I first fell in love with the Australian Shepherd breed after moving to Colorado for college. I adopted my first Aussie, Paisley, soon after. Paisley was my companion through all of the 8 years I spent at college and veterinary school at Colorado State University. After moving out to Eastern Colorado to marry my husband, James (also an Aussie lover), the dogs and the breeding program flourished.
  • What makes your program special?

    I am passionate about staying true to the origins of the Australian Shepherd breed. Using genetic lines that have proven their talents as both stock dogs and companions is what gives Frying Pan Ranch puppies a strong mind and an even temperament. Raising the pups in a ranch environment establishes proper brain and social development. I hope to continue to help build to this breed I love for many years to come.
  • 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.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Dr. Lora

Dr. Lora 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 refundable deposit and between $2,200 - $2,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Puppies are registrable with ASDR and go home at 8 weeks of age with tails docked, dewclaws removed, veterinary clearance and first set of vaccinations. As such, we take deposits to hold a spot in the picking order, not to hold a specific puppy. First deposit received gets 1st place pick, second deposit gets 2nd pick, ect.”

Contract & health guarantee

Dr. Lora 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. Lora 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. Lora 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

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Dr. Lora.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Hugo, CO

1389 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Denver Airport

1447 miles away

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Meet in Denver, CO

1464 miles away

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More about Dr. Lora

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Licensed Veterinarian.

  • Dr. Lora has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

    Dr. Lora was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Dr. Lora’s links

Dr. Lora is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Frying Pan Ranch 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Frying Pan Ranch 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.

  • Cone Degeneration, Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Australian Shepherd Type, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1)

    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 Dr. Lora to bring home their puppies.

  • Kristy J.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2025

    Dr Lora with Frying Pan Ranch was the absolute best to work with. She answered all of my questions and was very patient and kind. Her litters are adorable and well trained. I was very thankful for all of the information she gave me. My other dog was also allowed to come to see how the new pups interacted. Not having my other dog get along with the new puppy was a big fear of mine. Thank you Frying Pan Ranch and Dr Lora!!!!

Photos

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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