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Great Spirit Aussies
Meet the breeder
I'm Linda R., the breeder behind Great Spirit Aussies located in Surprise, AZ. Our litters are bred to breed standards. I provide AKC/ASCA individual dog registration applications to the puppy buyer. I am a member of an AKC National Breed Club. I health test the parents and the puppies. Our dogs like to be with their people, spoiled, and loved. Great Spirit dogs may enjoy training for agility, fly-ball, competition obedience & rally, or perhaps herding. Most of all Great Spirit dogs are fun to live with and enjoy their people. They make great companion pets. If you are interested in one of our puppies or retired show dogs, please email our Questionnaire.
Q. & A. with Linda
Why did you start breeding?
As small hobby breeders of Australian Shepherds, we purchased our first Aussie in 2007 and we have been actively showing in AKC/ASCA Breed Conformation since 2008. Our beautiful Aussies are outstanding representatives of the breed; healthy, sound, structurally correct, athletic, with sweet devoted temperaments. We breed an occasional litter, usually keeping an Australian Shepherd for our own use in competition. Our dogs have trained to compete in agility, conformation, competition obedience, herding, flyball, and rally. The focus of our kennel has become breed ring competition. Each of our Aussies has a unique personality and disposition. It is our aim to provide the best "job" and home for each of our Australian shepherds. We love our Aussies and we do thank you for previewing our correct & colorful, Australian shepherds. Great Spirit Aussies are part of our family. At this time showing in conformation is our hobby and passion. We are training, showing and carefully, considering suitable opportunities to breed to our champion lines of Australian shepherds in the future.What makes your program special?
We offer high quality companions & potential champions. All our breeding stock are DNA (parentage verified) OFA (hips, elbows), OFA (eyes) clear, OFA Dentition (teeth), and Animal Genetic Aussie Panel 7 tests: (CD, CEA, CMR1, DM, HC, MDR1, PRA-prcd) . All pets are sold with limited AKC/ASCA registration on spay/neuter agreements. Great Spirit does not sell breeding rights to companion pets.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Linda
Linda 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 $1,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes completed Animal Genetic Aussie Panel health testing of parents and the pups. The pups come UTD with shots and worming. We follow breed standard and docking & dew claws are completed by a licensed vet. Puppies buyers receive a puppy packet filled with information on their pup and the parents. Once the pups are born we ask for a deposit to hold your name on the list for a puppy. Your deposit is refundable for any reason. You will also receive a puppy agreement to read and sign.”
Contract & health guarantee
Linda 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 Linda 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 Linda 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Linda.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Surprise, AZ
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
More about Linda
Club memberships
Linda is a member of Members of AKC, ASCA, USASA.
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Linda has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Linda was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Linda is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Great Spirit 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Great Spirit 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).
