I'm Ashley S., the breeder behind LKN Aussies located in Orange Park, FL. Our goal is to produce a happy, sound, and good-minded puppy that exhibits the temperament and conformation of the breed standard. We are extremely thankful for the friendships and memories we have gained along the way with fellow breeders, mentors, and a new member of the LKN Family!
Q. & A. with Ashley
Why did you start breeding?
After growing up raising animals and birthing horses on a farm all the time. I really fell in love with the breed right out of high school. I researched for 4 years before getting my first full-blooded Aussie. After seeing how smart, loyal, and loving she was I wanted to help others get their perfect Aussie as well.
What makes your program special?
We put our hearts and souls into our dogs and puppy program. All of our puppies are raised with puppy culture and our dogs are our family first and foremost. This is a Ho now not a source of income we make sure our priority is always quality not quantity
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Vortex
Went home
Male
Blizzard
Went home
Male
Aspen
Went home
Female
Diamond
Went home
Female
Snow
Went home
Female
Aurora
Went home
Female
Tundra
Went home
Male
Ice
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Ashley
Ashley 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 $300 refundable deposit and $2,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“We raise all our puppies inside w/ ENS & puppy culture, Wormed 2,4,6,8 wks, 1st round of shot, health cert, microchip, 2 yr health guarantee. Parents health tested, OFA Hips/elbows & Eye Cerf Clear. All of our puppies are same price regardless of size and color.”
Contract & health guarantee
Ashley 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 Ashley 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 Ashley directly.
LKN 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
Fancy, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Fancy
Fancy is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ashley decided to make her part of their program. Ashley 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.
Trixie, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Trixie
Trixie is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ashley decided to make her part of their program. Ashley 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
Excellent level
LKN 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.
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.
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific)
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).