J&J Kennel
- Marengo, IN
- Responds within a day
Upcoming litters
Expected Australian Shepherd litter
Due Dec. 2025
Ready Jan. 31, 2026
Planned Australian Shepherd litter
Due Sept. 2026
Ready Nov. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Joey F., the breeder behind J&J Kennel located in Marengo, IN. Our pups are our family and we are so excited to share with you. We love Aussies for their personality, intelligence, and loyalty. Our dogs are raised in our home and they have a lot of room to run. Our dogs are ASDR registered, have genetic testing, and receive regular veterinary care.
Q. & A. with Joey
Why did you start breeding?
It is something I have wanted to do. My parents and my family do this together. We think aussies make great pets but we also educate on the breed. Dogs make wonderful companions but deciding the right breed for you is important.What makes your program special?
We are not here just to sell you a dog. We want to help you find the right dog for your family. Even if that does not come from us. We are always available for any questions or concerns and love staying connected.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black & white, red merle, blue merle, dilute red, dilute blue, 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.
Rhodie
Went homeFemale
Bagle
Went homeFemale
Blizzard
Went homeFemale
Butter
Went homeFemale
Bubbles
Went homeFemale
Bandit
Went homeMale
Bonnie
Went homeFemale
Brie
Went homeFemale
Blossom
Went homeFemale
Bluey
Went homeFemale
Blake
Went homeMale
Bingo
Went homeFemale
Carrot
Went homeFemale
Cooper
Went homeMale
Charlie
Went homeFemale
Cole
Went homeMale
Cherry
Went homeFemale
Carly
Went homeFemale
Cookie
Went homeFemale
Conner
Went homeMale
Casper
Went homeMale
Cora
Went homeFemale
Drax
Went homeMale
Darla
Went homeFemale
Dani
Went homeFemale
Dolly
Went homeFemale
Duke
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Joey
Joey 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and between $200 - $800 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Puppies are ready to go to their new homes at 8 weeks old. They are ASDR registered and we start on preventions and vaccines.”
Contract & health guarantee
Joey 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 Joey 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 Joey 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
- 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
Extras
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Joey.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Marengo, IN
4448 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet in Columbus, OH
4243 miles away
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More about Joey
Joey has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Joey was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Joey’s links
Joey is a trusted Good Dog breeder
J&J Kennel 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
Litter and program updates
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Parent dogs
Toby, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Toby
Retired 100% Australian Shepherd Red Merle Long Hair Looks bigger than he is because of fur
Good health testing
Full Embark Panel.Gwen, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Gwen
Gwen is a loving, sweet girl, who is light on her feet and loves to please. She is a black tri with the most beautiful eyes.
Hope, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Hope
100% Australian Shepherd Red Tri Short Hair Lean with "perky" ears
Good health testing
Full Embark Panel.Gamora, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Gamora
Retiring 2024 83.3% Australian Shepherd 16.7% Australian Cattle Dog Black Bi
Good health testing
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Australian Shepherd
About Tilly
100% Australian Shepherd Black Tri Tall and Lean
Good health testing
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Australian Shepherd
About Bruce
100% Australian Shepherd Caries one copy of Degenerative Myelopathy, DM Red Merle
Good health testing
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Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
J&J Kennel 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.
Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 8 (NCL8), Australian Shepherd Type, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 6 (NCL 6), Epidermolysis Bullosa (Eurasier), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Australian Shepherd Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Day Blindness, Achromatopsia, Craniomandibular Osteopathy (CMO), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Canine Multifocal Retinopathy (cmr3; BEST1 Exon 10 SNP), 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Joey to bring home their puppies.
Emma P.
Verified owner · Oct. 2025
+4Joey and her family were so sweet and helpful, she sent me updated photos of Waylon, helped answer all our questions and left us with as much information and transparency as possible! Waylon is such a good puppy and we are so thankful to Joey for our new best friend!
KWKierra W.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
Joey responded quickly and was flexible with my work schedule and was understanding! She knew allot about the puppies individually in the breed as a whole. It was great working with her!
Isabella B.
Verified owner · July 2025
+8Joey was amazing and definitely perfect for our needs! We had an Australian puppy named tucker (from a different breeder!!!!!!!) unfortunately have to be put down due to a suspected neurological seizure disorder (although the real cause is unknown). It took a few months for me to be okay with another pup but taking care of animals makes me feel less lonely when my bf is at work. We drove I think around 4 hours to get to Joeys place but it was so worth it! I wanted somewhere that could ensure the puppies were healthy especially since the trauma we did have to face with medication and costly vet bills (which I would do again if I did have to but obviously I wanted a healthy pup and wanted to be 100% sure, I was very cautious) Our new pup Winston (winnie) is amazing! He’s healthy, genetically tested for many passed down health issues (none of immediate concern, VERY healthy litters), and he’s very active, happy, and a very good boy! He did amazing in the car, he’s very well trained now and I see him being a wonderful adult dog in the future!! He’s my best boy ever and we’re so grateful we found Joey!! If you are looking for an Aussie I really really recommend this place, they take care of pups really well, socialize them with their litter, and their Aussies are so beautiful and make wonderful pets! Just make sure when getting an aussie you really train them from the get-go or they will destroy your house haha, we crate trained our boy and take him out daily as well as give him good kibble and do a lot of enrichment, so we don’t face this problem! It also could be the way Joey raised them (thank you!!) All in all this was a 10/10 perfect process! They also have passports for vet and travel, my vet uses it and it’s amazing to have everything! Thank you Joey!! I sincerely appreciate everything you guys do!!
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Ryan D.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
Joey was very knowledgeable about Australian shepherds and offering advice/tips on taking your puppy home
Emily G.
Verified owner · Aug. 2025
+6We got our Australian shepherd from j&j kennel. I can’t say enough great things about our dog. He’s the perfect fit for our family and tolerates my twin toddlers so well. People often compliment us on our dog when out in public. Joey made the adoption and pick up process easy! Looking forward to many more memories with Cooper!
SSStephanie S.
Verified owner · Mar. 2025
Joey has been so helpful with adopting Charlie. She was fast with responding, met me half way so I wouldn't have to drive for 6hrs, and provided such great service. I'm glad I went with her to get my puppy.
