Polaris Australian Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Pamela O., the breeder behind Polaris Australian Shepherds located in Snohomish, WA.
Q. & A. with Pamela
Why did you start breeding?
I fell in love with this breed in 2002 with my 1st Australian Shepherd Lacey AKC/ASCA CH. Opala's Champagne Lace. Within a few years I added another Australian Shepherd AKC/ASCA CH The Critics Star on Fablehill. my 1st bred by was AKC ASCA CH Polaris When The Stars Align "Redford". I am dedicated to preserve the integrity, health, and temperament of this beautiful, biddable breed.What makes your program special?
I carefully select the dogs in my breeding program and research the breeding pairings to preserve the breed standard, with great temperaments, as well as be healthy, family companions. I raise the puppies in my home with a dedication to providing a stable, stimulating environment.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red merle, blue merle, black tri-color, and red tri-color. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Pamela
Pamela 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.
Pamela partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 8 weeks old.
Price
“All puppies are AKC/ASCA registered. Have age-appropriate worming and vaccination, microchipped. Veterinarian exam and wellness check. Contract and health guarantee. All puppies are the same fee regardless of sex or color. Deposit is refundable if there is a dramatic change in the home environment that is not conducive to a puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Pamela 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 Pamela 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 Pamela 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
- Car rides
- 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
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Pamela.
Breeder's location
Meet in Snohomish, WA
2285 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Paine Field (Snohomish County Airport)
2294 miles away
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Meet in Portland, OR
2322 miles away
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More about Pamela
Club memberships
Pamela is a member of United States Australian Shepherd Association (USASA) and Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA).
Pamela has been a member of Good Dog for 2 months
Pamela was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Pamela is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Polaris 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 health testing
Excellent level
Polaris 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.
Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
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).
