I'm Jodi T., the breeder behind High West Aussies located in Pendleton, OR. Our family started raising Aussies because we loved what a wonderful breed they are! We are a small breeding program so we take pride in producing the best in all categories, temperament, ability, conformation, and health. Our goal is to have happy families with happy healthy puppies!
Q. & A. with Jodi
Why did you start breeding?
I lost my sweet friend Blou. He was a beautiful blue merle. Blou was my Inspiration for starting High West. I wanted to bring the love and companionship he had given to me to others. He gave me purpose with the passion to breed for the best in quality, temperament, and ability. It's a high standard to fill, but worth it all when they turn out as incredible and stunning as Blou was!
What makes your program special?
We are a small breeding program that allows us to tailor to the specific needs and care of the dogs as well as breed for the best in temperament, conformation, and ability. Our goal is to have happy families with happy healthy puppies!
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black, red merle, blue merle, and red. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Getting a puppy from Jodi
Jodi 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 non-refundable deposit and between $900 - $2,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes the health guarantee, AKC registration, first round of vaccinations, deworming, and puppy socialization. Prices are based on conformation, pedigree, color, and sex. All non-refundable deposits are the same. Your puppy will be placed with you when the deposit of $300 is received.”
Contract & health guarantee
Jodi 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 Jodi 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 Jodi directly.
High West 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
HARMONY, mom
Australian Shepherd
About HARMONY
Out of Hannah x Arrow this sweet girl will be staying here at High West! She has beautiful color, conformation, and the easy fun loving temperament of her daddy. We are excited to see what she brings here to High West and the beautiful colors in her litters!
BO, dad
Australian Shepherd
About BO
BO is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Jodi decided to make him part of their program. Jodi 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.
MABEL, mom
Australian Shepherd
About MABEL
MABEL is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jodi decided to make her part of their program. Jodi 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.
STORM, mom
Australian Shepherd
About STORM
This sweet girl is so heartwarming, and beautiful all rolled up in a petite little package, and man does she love her family! She is a joy to have around with an outstanding temperament! We have enjoyed the gorgeous petite puppies that she has, she's a keeper!
CASANOVA, dad
Australian Shepherd
About CASANOVA
Casanova is a gorgeous boy that is turning out to be exactly what we were hoping for! Smooth gate, clear lines, big boned, stunning blue eyes, this guy has it all! He is very much a velcro dog that is happiest hanging out with his people. This boy is so smart and very obedient. His name is very fitting. With
his suave style and easy going temperament he will certainly charm the ladies here at High West!
JEWELS, mom
Australian Shepherd
About JEWELS
This Dynamic Blue Merle girl is just beautiful! We are excited to have her here at High West. Jewels produces gorgeous puppies along with outstanding temperaments, just like she has! She is such a gem. Arrow and jewels are litter mates, it's been fun having the brother/sister dynamic duo around here. They love to run the place!
DUFFY, mom
Australian Shepherd
About DUFFY
DUFFY is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jodi decided to make her part of their program. Jodi 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.
ARROW, dad
Australian Shepherd
About ARROW
ARROW is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Jodi decided to make him part of their program. Jodi 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
Great level
High West 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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), DNA Coat/Trait Panel, D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), DNA Profile, PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific)
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).