Paint Valley Australian Shepherds
- Holmesville, OH
Meet the breeder
I'm Vanessa M., the breeder behind Paint Valley Australian Shepherds located in Holmesville, OH. We breed with the goal of providing you a puppy to fit into your family's lifestyle. Whether it's rounding up livestock, walking to the park to play fetch, or joining you on your daily jog, the Aussie is a willing companion. Aussies need an average amount of training to keep their smarts busy ;).
Q. & A. with Vanessa
Why did you start breeding?
All through middle school, I told everyone I was going to be a veterinarian. At age 15 I bought my first Aussie pup and named her Dori. She showed me how amazing it is to be owned by an Aussie, and now I want to share it with the world!What makes your program special?
Tiny squeaking, twitching newborn puppies remind me of what an honor it is to represent the beautiful, exuberant Australian Shepherd. My purpose is to continue producing the healthiest, most adept puppies with a pedigree of genetically stable, show class Aussies.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.
Nicki
Went homeFemale
Zayne
Went homeMale
Harper
Went homeFemale
Bella
Went homeFemale
Hudson
Went homeMale
Oreo
Went homeMale
Bradey
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Vanessa
Vanessa 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 $500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes our health guarantee, dewormer, first rounds of vaccinations, AKC registration, AKC Reunite Microchip, and first stages of socialization. ”
Contract & health guarantee
Vanessa 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 Vanessa 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 Vanessa 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 Vanessa.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Holmesville, OH
260 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Akron-Canton Airport
247 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Vanessa can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Vanessa
Club memberships
Vanessa is a member of American Kennel Club (AKC).
Vanessa has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Vanessa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Vanessa’s links
Vanessa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Paint Valley 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
Mia, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Mia
Mia is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Vanessa decided to make her part of their program. Vanessa 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.
Rue, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Rue
Rue is a female Australian Shepherd over 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Vanessa decided to make her part of their program. Vanessa 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
Excellent level
Paint Valley 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.
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), 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 Vanessa to bring home their puppies.
Kate H.
Verified owner · Mar. 2024
+5Paint Valley Australian Shepherds was very responsive and helpful every step of the way. Vanessa shared photos as our puppy grew and shared little tidbits about her. She offered to meet us halfway and had all her paperwork in order. We renamed our pup, Stardust. She’s energetic, affectionate, and well tempered. We have the most perfect puppy.
Isabelle K.
Verified owner · Mar. 2024
+7Vanessa with Paint Valley Australian Shepherds is amazing to work with. She is super informative and straightforward with the puppies and the parents backgrounds. You can tell she truly cares about her own dogs as well as the puppies. She is very responsive and easy to work with. I picked out Harper, which I now named Paisley, and she is the most well behaved puppy I’ve ever met. Plus, she’s adorable. If I’m ever looking for another Australian shepherd, I will definitely be reaching back out to Vanessa. 10/10 would recommend!
