Hillside Acre
Meet the breeder
I'm Andrea S., the breeder behind Hillside Acre located in Emmett, ID. Having a dog in our lives is such a blessing. We find so much fulfillment in providing that same companionship to other homes! Raising puppies has been so much fun, although we take our role in raising them seriously. Breeding has helped us share the joy of our dogs with other families and individuals.
Q. & A. with Andrea
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red merle and red. 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.
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Andrea
Andrea 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 $250 non-refundable deposit and between $250 - $650 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Tails docked, dewclaws removed, regular deworming, both parents health and genetic full panel clear, vaccinations upon age, vet well check. Deposit non refundable if you back out on your end, refundable if we choose to keep pup.”
Contract & health guarantee
Andrea 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 Andrea 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 Andrea 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 Andrea.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Emmett, ID
5155 miles away
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More about Andrea
Andrea has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Andrea was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Andrea is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Hillside Acre 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
Rocky, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Rocky
Rocky is a male Australian Shepherd over 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Andrea decided to make him part of their program. Andrea 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.
Willow, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Willow
Willow is not registered but full panel health and genetic clear by Paw Prints Genetics 12/2022
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Hillside Acre 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.
Animal Genetics Panel, DNA Disease Panel
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).
