Great Northern Aussies
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Meet the breeder
I'm Melissa G., the breeder behind Great Northern Aussies located in Kalispell, MT.
Q. & A. with Melissa
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include blue merle and black tri-color. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Melissa
Melissa 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
Connect with Melissa to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Melissa 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 Melissa 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 Melissa 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
- 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
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Basic obedience & manners
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Melissa.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Kalispell, MT
4848 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Missoula Montana Airport (was Missoula Airport)
4915 miles away
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More about Melissa
Melissa has been a member of Good Dog for 6 months
Melissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Melissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Great Northern 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
Madi, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Madi
Madi is a devoted companion to our family. She loves our kids and herding her fur brother around. She is affectionate and loves her belly rubs. She is Dual Registered with AKC/ASCA and has her CGC. Her Hips are rated Excellent and Elbows Good. Eyes are cleared yearly.
Excellent health testing
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +2 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Great Northern 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 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.
DNA Disease Panel, 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).
