Legacy Water Australian Shepherds
- Pattison, TX
Meet the breeder
I'm Daniella H., the breeder behind Legacy Water Australian Shepherds located in Pattison, TX. Our dogs come from service dog lines, and are thoughtfully bred for their temperament and exceptional connection with their people. They are unusually low-drive for the breed. With their sweet and loving dispositions, they form meaningful bonds that go far beyond companionship.
Q. & A. with Daniella
Why did you start breeding?
Our breeding program started with my soul dog Sailor. After experiencing her exceptional and unique temperament, intelligence, and deep connections she made, I decided to preserve those qualities in future generations. What began as love for Australian Shepherds grew into Legacy Water, a small family centered program dedicated to providing special companions for a chapter in your life.What makes your program special?
Our program is special for producing unusually low drive Aussies with a sweet disposition. Our small standards really hit a sweet spot in sizing, typically ranging from 40-50lbs. This is ideal for riding shot gone for everyday car rides, or joining on family vacations. Wherever you are, they want to be. Puppies are raised in house with daily family style interactions and fed high quality food.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include blue merle, yellow, 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 Daniella
Daniella 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, Daniella partners with them to find the best puppy match.
“Puppies are placed thoughtfully with families whose lifestyles, expectations, and commitment align with the needs of the individual dog. We take the time to learn about each family and match puppies based on the type of homes we feel they will thrive in. It is very important to us that each puppy quickly becomes a true member of the family. Not just a pet, but a lifelong companion who receives time, devotion, patience, and love. Australian Shepherds thrive on human connections, and often bond deeply with their people on a level that's difficult to understand until you have experienced it yourself. These animals are highly emotional and intelligent. Bringing home one of our puppies is a lifelong commitment. We expect our dogs to remain part of the family through life changes, challenges, and transitions. They should never be viewed as expendable or easy to give up on when circumstances become inconvenient. If you are not prepared to make this kind of commitment, we respectfully ask that you reconsider your interest in our puppies, and any other animals. ”
Price
“Deposits are placed on a specific puppy of choice.”
Contract & health guarantee
Daniella 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 Daniella 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 Daniella 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
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Food & treats
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Daniella.
Breeder's location
Meet in Pattison, TX
5255 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet in Coldspring, TX
5182 miles away
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More about Daniella
Club memberships
Daniella is a member of Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA).
Daniella has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Daniella was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Daniella’s links
Daniella is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Legacy Water 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
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Daniella H.
Program update on 02 Oct •Growing like weeds 🫶🏼
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Daniella H.
Program update on 02 Oct •…River & Coast made an incredible litter! we welcome 10 puppies on September 11th. A tragic day in history, and also the day my father passed away last year. So for this litter we went with both an American and a British theme. My father was born in Bristol, England.
Parent health testing
Good level
Legacy Water 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.
Vet Wellness Exam
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.
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).
