Melody Ranch Aussies
Meet the breeder
I'm Kayla M., the breeder behind Melody Ranch Aussies located in Ashburn, GA. We stud our standard, blue merle, male, Australian Shepherd. His is a working bred, smart, friendly fella who is looking to help you produce amazing puppies! He is a therapy dog and serves trauma victims, those who suffer from substance abuse, elderly and children.
Q. & A. with Kayla
Why did you start breeding?
I fell in love with the Aussie breed & have chosen to use my male to help produce wonderful little puppy citizens!What makes your program special?
The love, care, and devotion I’m pouring into it. My dogs are my world. I believe a good breeder helps dogs stay out of shelters!What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are blue merle. 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.
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
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 $600 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Stud Fee. ”
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.
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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
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 Kayla.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Ashburn, GA
4670 miles away
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More about Kayla
Club memberships
Kayla is a member of American Kennel Club and Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA).
Kayla has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Kayla was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Kayla is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Melody Ranch 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
Oakley, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Oakley
Oakley is a female Australian Shepherd about 6 years old. 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Melody Ranch 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Brucellosis
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).
