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Khaos Australian Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Karen S., the breeder behind Khaos Australian Shepherds located in Bardstown, KY. My dogs are proven champions in the ring and in the hearts of their forever families. I take pride in my program and love my dogs. I strive to produce quality puppies for families that are structurally sound, healthy, intuitive, and have wonderful temperaments. I am a preservation breeder striving for top-quality show lines and to ensure the future of the Australian Shepherd for generations to come.
Q. & A. with Karen
Why did you start breeding?
I am purposeful in everything I do regarding my dogs, including careful selection of breeding dogs and extensive health testing. My goal is to produce healthy dogs with great temperaments, working drives, and conformation that are exemplary representations of the breed.What makes your program special?
No breeding dogs unless they are fully healthy and genetically tested. I am dedicated to always having responsible policies when it comes to breeding, socializing, and training my pups. My heavy involvement in the show world speaks to the standards that I breed my dogs by. I will always stand behind my puppies.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red merle, blue merle, red, and black tri-color. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Karen
Karen 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 $1,200 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes registration applications and health gauantee 72 hours. First shots and deworming. 200.00.”
Contract & health guarantee
Karen 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 Karen 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 Karen 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 Karen.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Bardstown, KY
441 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Blue Grass Airport
391 miles away
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More about Karen
Club memberships
Karen is a member of Old Fashioned Australian Club KY, American Kennel Club, and Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA).
Certifications & recognitions
Licensed Veterinary Technician, AKC Breeder of Merit.
Karen has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Karen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Karen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Khaos 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
Litter and program updates
Karen S.
Program update on 29 May •Litter born May 21 , 2025
Parent dogs
Fame, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Fame
Fame is a beautiful girl. She is very loyal to her family members never been in trouble with anybody. We have never had any dog bites. She Shawn‘s most when she gets to go to the lake and swim or practice, rally or play with all her housemates and Friends she’s extremely smart fast Wants to work and will work when asked she has a rally novice title because she did not compete in the confirmation shows my choice not hers, but we did go through rally and she did that and one try and got her first title, very intelligent and loving dog.
Bling, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Bling
Champion serendipity, sticker shock is a great dog. He loves being part of the family he wants to be loved and he’s been very kind his whole life to new people and people he loves. Never been a bad boy at all. He blends well with other dogs, he obeys and loves to show off. He was a wonderful show dog. He tried his best, always listening to the handler. I’m very proud of him.
Bling, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Bling
Bling is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Karen decided to make him part of their program. Karen 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.
Bambi, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Bambi
Bambi is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen 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
Khaos 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 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.
Brucellosis
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Australian Shepherd Type, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), DNA Coat/Trait Panel, DNA Profile
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).
