I'm Kayla S., the breeder behind McDonald Farm's Australian Shepherds located in Fulton, NY. We believe that creating quality AKC breed standard Australian Shepherds is important. We limit the amount of litters to focus on that. We thoroughly enjoy everything about Aussies. They make the best companion, working dog, show dogs and family pet.
Q. & A. with Kayla
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black & white, 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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Red Merle Male
Went home
Male
Black Tri Male
Went home
Male
"Baby Girl"
Went home
Female
"Shadow Jr."
Went home
Male
Blue Merle Male
Went home
Male
"Frank"
Went home
Male
Black Tri Male
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Kayla
Kayla 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 $275 non-refundable deposit and between $725 - $1,225 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes puppy socialization, vaccinations and vet exam, AKC registration.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kayla 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 Kayla 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 Kayla directly.
McDonald Farm's 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
Raven, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Raven
Raven is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kayla decided to make her part of their program. Kayla 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.
Shadow, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Shadow
Shadow is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kayla decided to make him part of their program. Kayla 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.
Good health testing
Animal Genetics Panel.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
McDonald Farm's 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.
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).
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.