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Nature Coast Aussies
Meet the breeder
I'm John S., the breeder behind Nature Coast Aussies located in Crystal River, FL. We are Aussie lovers through and through! Our dogs are such an important part of our lives, and we can’t imagine being without them. It’s an amazing experience as breeders to provide others with Australian Shepherd puppies that we know will bring them the same joy!
Q. & A. with John
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black, red merle, blue merle, and red. 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.
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Red Merle Male
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Blue Merle
Went homeFemale
Black Tri Male
Went homeMale
Black Tri Female/Blue Eyes
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from John
John 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 $100 non-refundable deposit and between $1,050 - $1,400 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
John 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 John 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 John 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
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from John.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Crystal River, FL
4767 miles away
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More about John
John has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
John was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
John’s links
John is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Nature Coast 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
All breeds
Australian Shepherd
Havanese
Maverick, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Maverick
Maverick is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, John decided to make him part of their program. John 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.
Shelby, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Shelby
Shelby is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, John decided to make her part of their program. John 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.
Abby, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Abby
AKC registered Black Tri Males. Mama had 4 BOYS. Very Heavy boned litter. No Blue Eyes. Abby is the daughter of my original foundation pair, who began our Journey of breeding the Australian Shepherds. Pedigree consist of Great Oaks, McClemore, Dabbscreek, Firethorne, Dixianna, Briarbrook, Sagecreek, Los Rocosa, Hangin Tree. My lines are the OLD working lines.
Bella, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Bella
Bella is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, John decided to make her part of their program. John 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.
Moose, dad
Havanese
About Moose
Moose is a male Havanese. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, John decided to make him part of their program. John 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
Great level
Nature Coast 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.
