Madalay Aussies
Meet the breeder
I'm Helen B., the breeder behind Madalay Aussies located in Austin, TX. SOUNDNESS OF MIND N' BODY. We selectively breed for dogs that can be competitive in all venues conformation, agility, herding, and obedience and still be a great companion dog! We're pleased to welcome you here and are very proud of all our animals. We welcome your questions www.madalayaussie.com Breeder, Owner, Handler Helen Bergold & Jennifer Young Austin, Texas.
Q. & A. with Helen
Why did you start breeding?
We have raised, trained and shown other breeds to included German Shepherds, Siberian Huskies, and Labradors. A friend had an Aussies litter and although my heart was set on another German Shepherd, my husband convince me to bring home the Aussie…what was another dog. We obtained our first Australian Shepherd Sunny, in 1995. From the first moment we brought Sunny home, we knew this was the breed for us. Shortly thereafter, Sky joined our family who is very near and dear to our hearts. In 2002, we bred our first litter and started our official Aussie kennel “Madalays Australian Shepherd”. We have never looked back….What makes your program special?
We breed for Soundness of MInd N' Body. Looks and structure is extremely important, but mind and temperament makes the dog. We selectively breed for dogs that can be competitive in all venues conformation, agility, herding, and obedience and still be a great companion dog!What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black, blue merle, and red. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Helen
Helen 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 guarantee of health, ASCA and AKC registrations, first round of vaccinations, deworming, eye surf by an ophthalmologist, puppy socialization. Deposit helps us know who is interested in the puppies. Up to one month prior to the puppy going home, the deposit is fully refundable. Thereafter, no refunds are offered."
Contract & health guarantee
Helen 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 Helen 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 Helen 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Helen.
Breeder's location
Meet in Austin, TX
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Austin–Bergstrom Airport
Flexible meeting point
Helen can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Helen
Club memberships
Helen is a member of Hill Country Australian Shepherd Club, Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA), and United States Australian Shepherd Association (USASA).
Certifications & recognitions
Whelping and Medical Intervention Course Completed (AKC), DNA for Dog Breeders (Institute of Canine Biology), American Kennel Club Canine College, Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder of Merit.
Helen has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Helen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Helen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Madalay 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 health testing
Excellent level
Madalay 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.
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 1 (PRA-crd1), 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).
