LIT Australian Shepherds
- Washington
Available puppies
Boy 1 Turquoise Collar
6 weeks old · Male
Girl 7 Orange Collar
6 weeks old · Female
Girl 6 Purple Collar
6 weeks old · Female
Girl 5 Dark Pink Collar
6 weeks old · Female
Girl 4 Yellow Collar
6 weeks old · Female
Girl 3 Lavender Collar
6 weeks old · Female
Girl 2 Light Pink Collar
6 weeks old · Female
Girl 1 Coral Collar
6 weeks old · Female
Meet the breeder
I'm Linda T., the breeder behind LIT Australian Shepherds located in Washington. LIT Australian Shepherds breeds for health, temperament, and intelligence. We raise our puppies using a modified Puppy Culture approach with enrichment, socialization, and confidence-building activities to help them become exceptional family companions.
Q. & A. with Linda
What makes your program special?
As part of our puppy-raising program, we incorporate a modified Puppy Culture approach, introducing age-appropriate enrichment, socialization, confidence-building exercises, and early neurological stimulation to give our puppies the best possible start in life. Our goal is to ensure that every puppy family has the best possible experience welcoming their new family member home.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.
Getting a puppy from Linda
Linda 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, Linda partners with them to find the best puppy match.
Price
“Limited registration application with AKC/ASCA, first vaccines given, scheduled deworming complete, microchipped, vet checked, small bag of dog food and toy scented with mom/litter's scent. Puppy Picks are done between six and 8 weeks old. This lets us get a feel for their personalities before families make their selection. A deposit holds your spot in line for selection.”
Contract & health guarantee
Linda 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 Linda 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 Linda 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Basic obedience & manners
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Linda.
Breeder's location
Meet in Washington
2302 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Portland Airport
2318 miles away
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More about Linda
Linda has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Linda was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Linda is a trusted Good Dog breeder
LIT 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
Flair, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Flair
Flair is gentle-natured, mellow, and a great family companion. She loves everyone, especially all the grandkids. Health Tested
Parent health testing
Excellent level
LIT 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.
Eye Certification (CAER, 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.
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).
