Oak Haven Aussies

Katie B.

Breeder of Australian Shepherds

  • Denton, MD
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Katie B., the breeder behind Oak Haven Aussies located in Denton, MD.

Q. & A. with Katie

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Our journey began for Brian when he was 13 years old at the Quarter Horse Congress in OH. One trip down puppy dog alley and he was headed out with his first Australian Shepherd puppy "Doc" and a big set of bull horns. We knew our first dog would be an Aussie. After searching for good lines and needing to expand our search out west, we decided to start breeding top quality lines on the East coast.

  • What makes your program special?

    We take great pride in our breeding program. We work first from a reservation list and do temperament testing and begin making choices at 6 weeks old. Our Aussies are a mix of AKC show and herding lines. They are a more mellow temperament, but also athletic and fun. We have had many families return to us for 2nd, 3rd and 4th dogs!

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Katie

Katie has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

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 $250 non-refundable deposit and between $2,050 - $2,250 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Includes health guarantee, AKC registration, 1st round vaccination, deworming, puppy starter kit, access to our private FB family group, and "bomb proof" puppy socialization thanks to our 3 year old! $250 deposit to hold a place on the reservation list. This goes toward the cost of the puppy. After choosing at 6 weeks and beyond, we require a 50% deposit to hold the puppy.”

Contract & health guarantee

Katie 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 Katie 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 Katie 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
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • AKC registration
      • Registration
      • Basic obedience & manners

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Katie.

Breeder's location

Meet in Denton, MD

4009 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Baltimore/Washington Airport

4029 miles away

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More about Katie

  • Katie has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years

    Katie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Katie’s links

Katie is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Oak Haven 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Oak Haven 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.

  • Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Australian Shepherd Type, Day Blindness, Achromatopsia, Craniomandibular Osteopathy (CMO), Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), 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).

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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.

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