I'm Nicole H., the breeder behind Hickory Woods Aussies located in Walhalla, SC. We are passionate about Australian Shepherds and labs and look forward to sharing the breed with others who love them just as much as we do! We devote our time, energy, and efforts to each litter to ensure our puppies are properly socialized from the moment they are born and prepared to excel in their forever homes. It would be our pleasure to introduce your family to your next puppy. puppy!
Q. & A. with Nicole
Why did you start breeding?
We love the Australian Shepherd breed. Our dogs have brought us so much joy and happiness that we wanted to give back to them by producing the highest quality dogs and providing them a wonderful life with wonderful families. Our focus is to produce the best dogs of the highest quality so that other families can also enjoy the love of an Aussie!
We are super excited to add labs to our homes and yours.
What makes your program special?
We are passionate about our babies and our love for these dogs shines through in every aspect of our breeding program. We breed with a focus on conformation, structure, and pedigree. We work with passion, heart, and integrity, and we truly want what's best for our puppies and their forever families.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Rose
Went home
Female
Lucy
Went home
Female
T-Bone
Went home
Male
Freckles
Went home
Male
Arrow
Went home
Male
Lover Boy
Went home
Male
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Girl 6
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 8
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Boy 6
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 7
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Boy 6
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Nicole
Nicole 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 $500 deposit and between $1,350 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes the deworming, and puppies first round of shots. Puppy go home bags. Confirmation of deposit is required to hold your puppy. Deposit will be put towards the total price of your new pup. If refund is needed to do no fault of Hickory Woods Aussies $250 fee will be charged for cancellation fee.”
Contract & health guarantee
Nicole 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 Nicole 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 Nicole directly.
Hickory Woods 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
Tucker, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Tucker
Tucker is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Nicole decided to make him part of their program. Nicole has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Koda, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Koda
Koda is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nicole decided to make her part of their program. Nicole has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Beau, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Beau
Beau is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Nicole decided to make him part of their program. Nicole has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Kassie, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Kassie
Kassie is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nicole decided to make her part of their program. Nicole has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Fancy, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Fancy
Fancy is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nicole decided to make her part of their program. Nicole has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Tilly, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Tilly
Tilly is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nicole decided to make her part of their program. Nicole has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Penny, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Penny
Penny is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nicole decided to make her part of their program. Nicole has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Hickory Woods 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.
Full Embark 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).