I'm Tomye S., the breeder behind Lazy Oak Australian Shepherds located in Burkesville, KY. We love this breed and the experience of having litters! Our mission is to raise pups that are set to become the best companions. Our dogs are our passion, and we can't imagine spending our lives without them. We are dedicated to achieving excellence and healthy family pets, and we love to raise puppies and prepare them for their forever homes.
Q. & A. with Tomye
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black, red merle, blue merle, and red. 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 home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Tomye
Tomye 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 $250 non-refundable deposit and between $250 - $750 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes AKC registration application, first round of shots, deworming,tails and dew claws, vet health certificate, and a puppy take home kit that includes a blanket with mom's and litter mates scent. $250 or half of puppy price is due in order to hold your pup.”
Contract & health guarantee
Tomye 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 Tomye 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 Tomye directly.
Lazy Oak 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
Dusty, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Dusty
Dusty is a dark liver, red tri ,colored girl with white markings.
Her temperament is super as far as being friendly and she has been amazing with the grandkids!
Dusty and Justices pups should be as well with proper raising.
Justice, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Justice
Justice is a standard AKC Red merle fella with tan points!
He is a very kind hearted dog and loves his family.
Justice listens very well with only a slight pout when he doesn't really want to do what you ask. :)
He should produce the same! We are excited about these first pups. To see them make some happiness in other families as Justice and Dusty have done for us!
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Lazy Oak 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.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
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).