Pfeiffer Family Aussies

Sonya P.

Breeder of Australian Shepherds

  • Orangevale, CA

Meet the breeder

I'm Sonya P., the breeder behind Pfeiffer Family Aussies located in Orangevale, CA. With a focus on great temperament and health, we breed lovable Australian Shepherds for companion and sporting homes. We decided to start a responsible, in-home breeding program in order to produce quality herding dogs that also fit into a home setting.

Q. & A. with Sonya

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Ever just look at your breed and want to make them the best they could ever be? To change and improve upon the standard? We got in to canine husbandry of Aussies because of our love for our heart breed and a desire to change and improve the standard of them. By the provision of having structurally sound and good temperment dogs for the home and not just for sport, work and show.

  • What makes your program special?

    Our aussies are special because they are raised within the home and underfoot!. They are exposed to and socialized within homelife chaos which includes other adult dogs, cats, chickens, kids and whatever life throws. We include our adult dogs in day to day activities alongside their pups; they are ‘spoiled’, well loved and well traveled dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include blue merle and black tri-color. 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 Sonya

Sonya 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $700 - $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“This price is also inclusive of the puppy's health testing and guarantee, microchipping, first set of vaccinations and dewormer, and enrichment. Deposit helps us pay for microchipping, the health such as deworming and shots, nourishment and enrichment of the puppy.”

Contract & health guarantee

Sonya 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 Sonya 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 Sonya 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
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Toys
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Initial potty training
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Orangevale, CA

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Sacramento Airport

More about Sonya

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Puppy Culture Breeder.

  • Sonya has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

    Sonya was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

Sonya is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Pfeiffer Family 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Pfeiffer Family 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.

  • Full Embark 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 Sonya to bring home their puppies.

  • William (Nip) B.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2025

    Sport is going like crazy and the life of any party. He is 11 weeks now and he has all of us wrapped around his once little paw. Of course he is the master of his backyard. He will be out of quarantine in one more month once he completes his vaccines. Can’t wait.

Photos

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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.

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