Heartfire Aussies

julie H.

Breeder of Australian Shepherds

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm julie H., the breeder behind Heartfire Aussies located in Phoenix, AZ. We have loved and competed with Aussies since 1981. We've earned our Hall of Fame Excellent Kennel title with our amazing dogs! Our dogs are bred for health and temperament with a focus on conformation, athleticism, intelligence, and biddable. We are dedicated to providing families with wonderful, healthy family pets. We are a lifelong mentors.

Q. & A. with julie

  • 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 julie

julie 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and between $1,300 - $2,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.

"The price includes a written guarantee, both ASCA and AKC registration, vaccinations, and dewormings appropriate for the age and puppy socialization."

Contract & health guarantee

julie 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 julie 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 julie 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 in new places
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Phoenix, AZ

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Prescott

Meet in Carlsbad, CA

More about julie

  • Club memberships

    julie is a member of Australian Shepherd Fanciers of Arizona, Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA), and United States Australian Shepherd Association (USASA).

  • Certifications & recognitions

    ASCA Senior Breeder Judge.

  • julie has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years

    julie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • julie’s links

julie is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Heartfire 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Heartfire 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 (rDVM, not registered), 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.

  • 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.

  • Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD), 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).

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