Oak Haven Aussies
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.
Admiral
Went homeFemale
Gunny
Went homeMale
Muffin
Went homeFemale
Snickers
Went homeMale
Peter Cottontail
Went homeMale
Daffodil
Went homeFemale
Jellybean
Went homeMale
Tulip
Went homeFemale
Peeps
Went homeMale
Sunday
Went homeFemale
Thumper
Went homeMale
Bunny
Went homeMale
Buzz
Went homeMale
Robin
Went homeFemale
Sprout
Went homeMale
Blossom
Went homeFemale
Forrest
Went homeMale
Sunshine
Went homeFemale
Puddles
Went homeMale
Bud
Went homeMale
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 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 $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
- Socialized in new places
- 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
- Registration
- Initial potty training
- 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
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Baltimore/Washington Airport
More about Katie
Katie has been a member of Good Dog for almost 2 years
Katie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
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
Dolly, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Dolly
Dolly is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Katie decided to make her part of their program. Katie 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
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1).
Johnny, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Johnny
Johnny is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Katie decided to make him part of their program. Katie 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.
Annie, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Annie
Annie is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Katie decided to make her part of their program. Katie 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.
Waylon, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Waylon
Waylon is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Katie decided to make him part of their program. Katie 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
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).
