Ozark Mountain Aussies
Meet the breeder
I'm Buffy S., the breeder behind Ozark Mountain Aussies located in Leslie, AR. Our dogs are born and raised on our cattle ranch in North Central Arkansas. Both parents are registered and are our personal pets. The mother is a Red/White Bi Color Australian Shepherd and the father is a Tri Blue Merle Australian Shepherd. They are both very smart and have great temperaments. The litter is also registered and each puppy is microchipped, de-wormed, had their dewclaws removed, tails docked and are UTD on shots. They have been kept on site at our ranch with the parents and under the constant care and supervision of a veterinarian, Dr. John Stephenson DVM (my husband). Please call or message me for more information, videos and pictures. We can FaceTime if you’d like.
Q. & A. with Buffy
Why did you start breeding?
My husband is a veterinarian and he and I both have always had a love for all animals but especially Aussies. We purchased a male Aussie as a puppy (Milo) and re-homed and adopted a female Aussie. (Sadie) a couple of years later. We decided to breed them and Ozark Mountain Aussies was born.What makes your program special?
We raise good sound healthy puppies on our cattle ranch where they are exposed to livestock, children and other pets to make them well rounded. We give them lots of love and the best veterinarian care.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 and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Buffy
Buffy 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and between $200 - $1,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes dew claw removal, microchips, shots, worming, tail docking and breeding rights. All of our puppies vary in price according to their coat color, eye color and gender but the deposit required for each is $250 dollars. The remainder of the balance is due when you pick your puppy up.”
Contract & health guarantee
Buffy 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 Buffy 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 Buffy 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 Buffy.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Leslie, AR
4811 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (Adams Field) (was Little Rock National)
4855 miles away
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More about Buffy
Certifications & recognitions
Licensed Veterinarian.
Buffy has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Buffy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Buffy’s links
Buffy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Ozark Mountain 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
Sadie, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Sadie
Sadie is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Buffy decided to make her part of their program. Buffy 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.
Milo, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Milo
Milo is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Buffy decided to make him part of their program. Buffy 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
Ozark Mountain 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.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
DNA Disease Panel
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).
