Quintessential Aussies and Goldens
- Athens, TX
- Responds within a few hours
Meet the breeder
I'm Samantha U., the breeder behind Quintessential Aussies and Goldens located in Athens, TX. Having a dog in our lives is such a blessing. We find so much fulfillment in providing that same companionship to other homes! The loyalty and loving disposition of this breed are simply the best! We put a great deal of effort into raising our litters to ensure our puppy families will have the best experience raising their new family members.
Q. & A. with Samantha
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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Ransom
Went homeMale
Griffin
Went homeMale
Vesper
Went homeMale
Lilac
Went homeFemale
Salem
Went homeMale
Siren
Went homeFemale
Banner
Went homeMale
Noel
Went homeFemale
Rudolph
Went homeMale
Dancer
Went homeFemale
Prancer
Went homeFemale
Vixen
Went homeFemale
Root Beer
Went homeFemale
Sprite
Went homeFemale
Cheerwine
Went homeFemale
Ginger- Ale
Went homeFemale
Pepsi
Went homeFemale
Coca-Cola
Went homeFemale
Dr. Pepper
Went homeMale
7-Up
Went homeFemale
Fanta
Went homeFemale
Mountain Dew
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Samantha
Samantha 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 $150 non-refundable deposit and between $550 - $2,850 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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Contract & health guarantee
Samantha 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 Samantha 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 Samantha 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 with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- 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
Extras
- AKC registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Basic obedience & manners
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Samantha.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Athens, TX
5109 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Dallas Fort Worth Airport
5132 miles away
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Meet in Austin, TX
5299 miles away
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More about Samantha
Samantha has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Samantha was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Samantha’s links
Samantha is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Quintessential Aussies and Goldens 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
Reign, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Reign
Reign is one of the sweetest Aussie you will ever meet! She is quiet and gentle. She is perfect with puppies and little children. This will be her first litter, and we are expecting gorgeous and sweet puppies!
Raven, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Raven
Raven is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Samantha decided to make her part of their program. Samantha 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.
Good health testing
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1).
Ronan, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Ronan
Gorgeous red merle boy! This boy is proven sire with puppies in conformation, dog sports, service dog work, and more! He had a laid back temperament and extremely sweet. He loves everyone and anyone! He comes from a long line of conformation and herding champions!
Good health testing
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1).
Eden, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Eden
Eden is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Samantha decided to make her part of their program. Samantha 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
Great level
Quintessential Aussies and Goldens 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.
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 Samantha to bring home their puppies.
Madeline G.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
Samantha was extremely responsive and answered all of my questions. She was very accommodating with pick up as we had a long journey from PA -> TX. Previously Sprite, now Maeve is absolutely stunning and is such an amazing addition to our family. Her temperament is amazing and we just love her. We would 100% get another puppy from Samantha when the time comes for a new family member. 🩷🩷
