Highland Aussies
- Zephyrhills, FL
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Madison B., the breeder behind Highland Aussies located in Zephyrhills, FL. We are a small hobby breeder working hard to preserve the Australian Shepherd. They are intelligent, affectionate, and adorable! Our dogs are bred with health and temperament in mind and we strive to provide you with a puppy that best fits your needs. We health test our dogs to provide you with a happy, healthy puppy.
Q. & A. with Madison
Why did you start breeding?
I got into breeding when I was a teenager; my family breeds Shetland Sheepdogs and I fell in love with them at a young age. I later found the Australian Shepherds and knew that was what I wanted to breed.What makes your program special?
We health test and clear all of our dogs. We make sure their hips and elbows are cleared with OFA before breeding and work hard to breed to AKC standards to preserve the breed. We take temperament into consideration as well and are currently working on titling all of our dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include 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.
Stella
Went homeFemale
Feta
Went homeFemale
Brie
Went homeFemale
Cheddar
Went homeMale
Swiss
Went homeFemale
Burrata
Went homeFemale
Colby Jack
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Madison
Madison 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 between $2,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Madison.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Zephyrhills, FL
4785 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Tampa Airport
4811 miles away
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More about Madison
Madison has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Madison was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Madison’s links
Madison is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Highland 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
Juno, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Juno
Juno is a female Australian Shepherd over 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Madison decided to make her part of their program. Madison 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
Highland 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.
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).
