J&J Kennel

Joey F.

Breeder of Australian Shepherds

  • Marengo, IN ·
  • Responds within an hour

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.

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, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Joey partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“We take great care in placing each of our Australian Shepherd puppies into the right home. Our goal is not just to find a home, but the best fit for both the puppy and the family. Australian Shepherds are intelligent, high-energy, and people-oriented dogs, so we carefully consider lifestyle, activity level, and experience when matching puppies with their new owners.”

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 about 3 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

Parent dogs

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

      • +4

    Joey 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!

    KW

    Kierra 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

      • +8

    Joey 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

      • +6

    We 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!

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    Stephanie 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.

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.