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Mercury Australian Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Shari S., the breeder behind Mercury Australian Shepherds located in Loganville, GA. Our dogs are bred for temperament, health, and versatility with a focus on structure, athleticism, and intelligence. We are dedicated to providing families with wonderful, healthy pets and active companions. We take great pride in our breeding program and look forward to connecting you with your pup!
Q. & A. with Shari
Why did you start breeding?
Our breeding program strives to maintain the unique characteristics of the breed while placing an emphasis on producing Australian Shepherds of superior health and temperament. We love producing high-quality pups for others to love and enjoy as much as we do.What makes your program special?
We wanted to put our passion for Australian Shepherds to good use. Breeding healthy, happy puppies is our way to give back to the breed and the families who love them. We want nothing more than to see each of our dogs and puppies shine.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Shari
Shari 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 deposit and between $1,700 - $1,900 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes health guarantee, microchip, eye clearance by a board certified ophthalmologist, first shots, deworming, vet health clearance, beginnings of crate and potty training, and take home bag. Deposit is refundable if for some reason I don't have a puppy available for you that you or I feel is suitable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Shari 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 Shari 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 Shari 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 Shari.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Loganville, GA
506 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta Airport
537 miles away
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More about Shari
Club memberships
Shari is a member of United States Australian Shepherd Association (USASA) and Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA).
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder of Merit.
Shari has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Shari was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Shari is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Mercury 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Mercury 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.
Canine Good Citizen (CGC), 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.
Intestinal Cobalamin Malabsorption (IGS), Australian Shepherd Type, DNA Coat/Trait Panel, D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Animal Genetics 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).
