Gypsy's Charm Australian Shepherds
- Colfax, CA
- Responds within an hour
Meet the breeder
I'm Janine S., the breeder behind Gypsy's Charm Australian Shepherds located in Colfax, CA. Our girl Gypsy inspired our passion for this breed in 2007. She was a small standard size Aussie with a huge heart. Her talents included herding, obedience, agility and a great trail dog. Her legacy evolved by breeding beautiful, smart and talented AKC/ASCA Aussies with focus on behavior soundness.
Q. & A. with Janine
Why did you start breeding?
Gypsy was a small standard with a huge heart. Always eager to please and loyal to a fault. One day on a trail run I was surprised by a rattlesnake and without hesitation Gypsy jumped between me and that snake sacrificing herself. With an emergency trip to the vet Gypsy survived and our bond grew deeper. It was at this time we decided that her legacy needed to continue.What makes your program special?
You can breed the most talented, smartest, healthiest dogs, but all of that is nothing without behavioral soundness. We have experienced owning a reactionary dog and how that creates so much stress in your life and home. Research has found an early development program such as Puppy Culture, create dogs that were easier to show, train, were less environmentally reactive, and made better companions.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include 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.
Sissy
Went homeFemale
Starsky
Went homeMale
Midnight
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Janine
Janine has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
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
“The price includes the guarantee of, AKC and ASCA registration, first round of vaccinations, deworming, and puppy socialization. A deposit reserves the specific puppy from a litter or a specific color and sex of next litter. If desired color and sex is not whelped, then the deposit will be refunded.”
Contract & health guarantee
Janine 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 Janine 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 Janine 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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Daily handling
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Initial potty training
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Janine.
Breeder's location
Meet in Colfax, CA
2309 miles away
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More about Janine
Club memberships
Janine is a member of Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA).
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder.
Janine has been a member of Good Dog for 9 months
Janine was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Janine’s links
Janine is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Gypsy's Charm 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
Janine S.
Litter update on 03 Sept 2025 •Sunday playtime.
Quill and Dixie's litter
Janine S.
Litter update on 03 Sept 2025 •Sissy loves belly rubs
Quill and Dixie's litter
Parent dogs
Dixie, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Dixie
Dixie is fun loving, energetic and loves meeting new people. She's very smart and vocal when she wants your attention. Dixie can be around anybody and any animal without concern.
Excellent health testing
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +2 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Gypsy's Charm 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.
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.
Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), DNA Disease Panel
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).
