Heritage Australian Shepherds
- Springtown, TX ·
Meet the breeder
I'm Julia M., the breeder behind Heritage Australian Shepherds located in Springtown, TX. Our dogs are AKC & ASCA registered. Started with ENS and Puppy Culture. We strive to produce wonderful temperaments, biddability, and structure. They are OFA cleared and DNA tested prior to breeding.
Q. & A. with Julia
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Julia
Julia 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.
Julia partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 10 weeks old.
“We take great pride in matching puppies appropriately after litter picks at 8 weeks of age. ”
Price
“The price includes AKC/ASCA registration. The puppies will go home vaccinated, microchipped, crate trained and leash trained. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of color. You will be matched with the puppy best suited for your needs. We do take color request and sex into consideration.”
Contract & health guarantee
Julia 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 Julia 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 Julia 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
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Julia.
Breeder's location
Meet in Springtown, TX
1204 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Dallas Love Field
1162 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Julia can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Julia
Club memberships
Julia is a member of Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA) and United States Australian Shepherd Association (USASA).
Certifications & recognitions
Licensed Veterinary Technician, Puppy Culture Breeder, CHIC Certified.
Julia has been a member of Good Dog for 5 months
Julia was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Julia’s links
Julia is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Heritage 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
Parent dogs
Tyeson, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Tyeson
Tyeson is a wonderful boy who’s got the best temperament. He has his Grand Champion and Champion titles in conformation, he’s competing in agility, rally, and obedience. He’s a lover and has a wonderful off switch.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Heritage 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.
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).
