Old West Australian Shepherds

Catherine S.

Breeder of Australian Shepherds

  • Nuevo, CA

Meet the breeder

I'm Catherine S., the breeder behind Old West Australian Shepherds located in Nuevo, CA. Old West Australian Shepherds is a hobby Australian Shepherd breeder located in Southern California . We have quality home raised Australian Shepherds and are breeders of multiple champion & titled Australian Shepherds in both ASCA and AKC. All of our Australian Shepherds are ASCA/AKC registered.

Q. & A. with Catherine

  • 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.

Getting a puppy from Catherine

Catherine 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“All puppies are sold with limited registration with both ASCA and AKC. A deposit is required in order to reserve a puppy. The remaining amount is due when you pick up the puppy. If you pay through Gooddog, it must be completed one week prior to picking up the puppy.”

Contract & health guarantee

Catherine 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 Catherine 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 Catherine directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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 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
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Nuevo, CA

2217 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Ontario Airport

2235 miles away

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More about Catherine

  • Club memberships

    Catherine is a member of Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA) and United States Australian Shepherd Association (USASA).

  • Catherine has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years

    Catherine was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Catherine’s links

Catherine is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Old West 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 dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Old West 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.

  • 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Catherine to bring home their puppies.

  • Kaley A.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

    Such a great experience! Kitsy was extremely responsive, professional, and so nice to work with. We love our dog so much! He is perfect and has been an amazing addition to our family. Highly recommend!

    Katie L.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2025

    Kitsy was a wonderful breeder to work with! She always responded quickly when I reached out and provided so much amazing information on the breed. I loved being able to refer to her personal Aussie webpage that also had a lot of information and resources as well as weekly updated pictures and videos of the puppies. She was warm and welcoming when we visited her home to meet the puppies and for puppy pick up day. Kitsy also gave an amazing starter pack of treats, food, toys, and more for the puppy when it was time to take our new fur baby home. Overall it was a wonderful experience and I look forward to sharing updates with her as our Aussie grows.

  • AC

    Alex C.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

    We are so glad we chose Kitsy as our breeder. From the very beginning, she was incredibly easy to work with and always quick to respond, which made the entire process smooth and stress-free. It’s clear that she genuinely cares about every one of her pups and puts a lot of thought and love into how they’re raised. Meeting Blue Tri Girl (Kyle Rae’s) parents completely confirmed that we made the right choice—they were healthy, well cared for, and had wonderful temperaments. Kitsy went above and beyond on pickup day, making sure Kyle had everything she needed for a smooth transition into her new home and taking the time to answer any questions we had. We couldn’t be happier with our experience or our puppy, and we’re incredibly thankful to Kitsy for the care, professionalism, and love she puts into what she does. Highly recommend!

    Casey B.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2025

      • +8

    Kitsy was very responsive and gave us weekly pictures of our little boy until he was ready to pick up. Old West Aussies delivers some beautiful dogs

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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.

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.

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.

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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