Johnson's Australian Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Eric J., the breeder behind Johnson's Australian Shepherds located in Orem, UT. Our Aussie pups are home-raised. We put a lot of care into socializing them so they can transition easily into their new lives. Our focus is on breeding healthy and happy puppies that can bring just as much joy to their families as our dog does for us. We are very hands-on with our puppies and give them plenty of unconditional love and attention!
Q. & A. with Eric
Why did you start breeding?
I grew up with dogs and begged Eric for a family dog throughout our 15+ years of marriage. Although we both knew it would a good bit of work, we finally agreed to give it a go. When we decided on an Australian Shepherd, finding a good bred dog was surprisingly more difficult than we thought it would be. It was sad to see that there were many breeders that had not taken precautions to help prevent genetic problems in their pups, and also had me cringing at the birthing environments that these prospective doggy moms had to use to have their pups. We searched for months to find a responsible breeder that had done all of the testing that our research backed up and when we found Abby it just all felt right! We discovered too that it would take investing a pretty penny to get the dog that fit the bill. The idea then came to breed Abby to help pay for her and we, both Eric and I, fell in love with Abby and the breeding experience. It is so good for our kids and has brought so much joy to our family to provide these exceptional pups for people that also want a superior dog experience!What makes your program special?
We are parents of six children and know how hard pregnancy can be. Although motherhood has many rewards, it takes its toll on a body for sure. We want to make sure that Abby's health and happiness is in our best interest and that she has her much needed breaks between breeding her. Abby comes from a blood line of show dog champions registered through the American Stock Dog Registry. Although we have never done a show with Abby, we want to keep this exceptional heritage going and make sure that we take great care in choosing studs that fit our standards.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include tiny and miniature sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include blue merle and red merle. Toy Australian Shepherd puppies include blue merle and red merle. 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.
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Eric
Eric 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes ASDR registration, first round of vaccinations, well check by a veterinarian, starter bag of food, blanket with littermates' and Mom's scents. Deposit saves your puppy until it goes home with you! Deposit goes toward the price of the puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Eric 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 Eric 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 Eric 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 Eric.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Orem, UT
1811 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Provo Airport
1813 miles away
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More about Eric
Eric has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Eric was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Eric is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Johnson's Australian Shepherds 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
Abby, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Abby
Abby is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Eric decided to make her part of their program. Eric 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
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Toy Australian Shepherd
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Johnson's Australian Shepherds 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 Miniature Australian Shepherds.
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).
