Lazy J Aussies
- Rolla, MO
- Responds within an hour
Upcoming litters
Expected Australian Shepherd litter
Due Apr. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Richard J., the breeder behind Lazy J Aussies located in Rolla, MO. We are dedicated to always providing our buyers and puppies with a positive experience, which includes remaining committed to responsible practices when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming our puppies.
Q. & A. with Richard
Why did you start breeding?
April had Australian Shepherds for many years of her life and introduced them to her husband. April's mother was a well known breeder of Chow Chows, so April grew up with a mother in the breeding business and understood the work of raising litters of puppies and preparing them to go to their new homes. Due to our love for the breed and the realization that we wanted to make other people happy, we found a mentor who would guide us in the business, and help us find the best breed pairs with strong blood lines, health tested, with clean genetics. Do we still shed some tears when the babies leave? We do, and then we see photos of the happy families with their happy puppy and we remember why we do it.What makes your program special?
Our breeding program is special because we are not a puppy factory churning out puppies for a living. We breed because we love the Aussie, we love raising the babies and teaching them everything they can learn at the appropriate age to prepare them for their new homes. My husband and I spend countless hours handling, loving, and nurturing them, and absolutely love the job. We are very careful about who we sell our puppies to. Owners need to be educated around what it takes to own an Aussie, and not every family, nor every living condition is appropriate for this kind of dog. We vet our prospective buyers thoroughly to ensure one of our dogs never ends up in a pound, and our dogs can be returned at any time in their lives, no questions asked for this reason. Our first concern is the welfare of the individual Aussie.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red merle, blue merle, 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 and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Red Merle Female 1
Went homeFemale
Red Tri Male 2
Went homeMale
Red Merle Female 3
Went homeFemale
Red Tri Male 1
Went homeMale
Red Merle Female 2
Went homeFemale
Red Merle Male 2
Went homeMale
Red Tri Female
Went homeFemale
Blue Merle Male- Temporary Hold
Went homeMale
Harley Blue Merle Female
Went homeFemale
BTF amber eyes
Went homeFemale
#2 Black Tri Male
Went homeMale
#3 Black Tri Female
Went homeFemale
#1 Black Tri Male
Went homeMale
#2 Black Tri Female
Went homeFemale
#1 Black Tri Female
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Richard
Richard 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
"The price includes a health guarantee, all age appropriate vaccinations on board, and a no questions asked return policy. Refunds for returned dogs are dependent on being able to resell or rehome. We ask for a deposit to hold the puppy for you which means we consider the puppy sold to you, and we no longer offer the puppy for sale. We are willing to roll your deposit over to another litter, or hold your deposit for a litter of your choice. Your deposit will be refunded when someone else places a deposit on the same puppy, or if the puppy is sold. Until that time, we will hold your deposit."
Contract & health guarantee
Richard 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 Richard 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 Richard directly.
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
- Scent introduction
- 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
- AKC registration
- Basic obedience & manners
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Richard.
Breeder's location
Meet in Rolla, MO
4674 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at St. Louis Lambert Airport
4582 miles away
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Meet in St. Louis, MO
4582 miles away
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More about Richard
Club memberships
Richard is a member of Rolla Kennel Club and AKC.
Richard has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Richard was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Richard is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Lazy J Aussies 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
Leah, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Leah
Leah is a big gentle lover. She is so obedient, I don't think it's in her nature not to respond immediately to any command. She is friendly to most people and does great in social situations away from home. Sweet, kind, and super athletic, just wants to be with you wherever you are.
Jorah, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Jorah
Jorah is a big clown and he passes on his loving and playful personality on to his puppies. He is genetically dominant for blue eyes so most of his pups have blue eyes.
Parent health testing
Good level
Lazy J Aussies 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.
Craniomandibular Osteopathy (CMO), Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 8 (NCL8), Australian Shepherd Type, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 6 (NCL 6), Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Australian Shepherd Type, Canine Multifocal Retinopathy (cmr3; BEST1 Exon 10 SNP), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), DNA Coat/Trait Panel, Genetic Diversity Test, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Dilated Cardiomyopathy 2 (DCM2), Dilated Cardiomyopathy 1 (DCM1), Alanine Aminotransferase Activity, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, X-Linked Progressive Retinal Atrophy 1
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).
