Rainbow Acres Old English Sheepdogs

Audrey H.

Breeder of Old English Sheepdogs

Carthage, IL
Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Audrey H., the breeder behind Rainbow Acres Old English Sheepdogs located in Carthage, IL. We are strong advocates of proper breeding practices and run our program accordingly. We breed top-quality Old English Sheepdogs. As breeders, we are very selective in our breeding decisions. We prioritize maintaining a manageable breeding program to allow individual socialization of each puppy.

Q. & A. with Audrey

Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Samson
Went home
Male
Hank
Went home
Male
Hercules
Went home
Male
Hendrix
Went home
Male
Helen
Went home
Female
Hana
Went home
Female
Hazel
Went home
Female
Hawk
Went home
Male
Holly
Went home
Female
Hera
Went home
Female
Kalypso
Went home
Female
Katniss
Went home
Female
Kona
Went home
Female
King
Went home
Male
Knox
Went home
Male
Kenny
Went home
Male
Kyle
Went home
Male
Kartman
Went home
Male
Kiwi
Went home
Female
Kip
Went home
Male
Khaleesi
Went home
Female
Lydia
Went home
Female
Louise
Went home
Female
Layla
Went home
Female
LaFonda
Went home
Female
Lavender
Went home
Female
Leroy
Went home
Male

Getting a puppy from Audrey

Audrey 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 deposit and between $1,000 - $1,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.

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“Pups have tails docked, dewclaws removed, will be dewormed, and will have their first set of shots before going to their new homes. Refundable in certain circumstances.”

Contract & health guarantee

Audrey 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 Audrey 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 Audrey 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
  - Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
  - Socialized with other animals
- Puppy health practices
  - Vet check
  - First round of shots and deworming
  - Microchip
  - Vet records
- Extras
  - AKC registration
  - Food & treats
  - Basic obedience & manners
  - Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Carthage, IL

731 miles away

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Chicago Midway Airport

573 miles away

Meet in St. Louis, MO

685 miles away

More about Audrey

Audrey has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Audrey was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Audrey’s links
- Facebook

Audrey is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Rainbow Acres Old English Sheepdogs 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

Audrey H.
Litter update on 02 Aug 2025 •
Merak’s pups were born on 7/31. 5 females and 1 male. I am now open for deposits. I will list puppies individually in the next 1-2 weeks. Please feel free to message me with any questions.
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Romeo and Merak's litter

Parent dogs

Vega, mom
Old English Sheepdog
About Vega
Vega encompasses everything that we love about sheepdogs. She is smart, gentle, patient, kind, loving, affectionate, and extremely people oriented. She has a very high emotional intelligence and if I didn't know better I would think she could read my mind because she always knows exactly what I want/need her to do regardless if I say it or not. I truly have never had a better dog. She also has multiple OFA certifications and clear genetic testing. She is an excellent representation of her breed, both mentally and physically. Her puppies always seem to inherit her good traits, and I have had multiple pups go on to be therapy dogs and emotional support dogs.
Great health testing
Full Embark Panel, Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Merak, mom
Old English Sheepdog
About Merak
Merak is the daughter of our beloved Vega. Merak is an amazing mama to her pups. She is a lot like her mother - sweet, affectionate, and so loving. She loves being with her family and if it was up to her, she would never leave our side. Merak has multiple OFA certifications and has clear genetic testing.
Great health testing
Full Embark Panel, Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Romeo, dad
Old English Sheepdog
About Romeo
Romeo is a sweet boy. He loves showing off his toys. He's very affectionate and loving. Romeo has one blue and one brown eye. He has multiple OFA certifications and clear genetic testing. He has been an excellent stud dog and a wonderful part of our family.
Great health testing
Full Embark Panel, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +3 more.

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Rainbow Acres Old English Sheepdogs 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 Old English Sheepdogs.

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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
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, Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC)
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 Audrey to bring home their puppies.

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Brett B.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
Audrey was great. She communicated with us throughout the entire process and sent us weekly pictures and updates. We could tell she takes pride in what she does and loves the puppies like they will be her own. We are very happy with our decision to pursue our newest member if the family! Thank You!
JENNIFER M.
Verified owner · Oct. 2024
This experience marked my 8th OES. This was a the only type of dog I’ve ever owned and my 5th purchase for my own family. The Good Dog and specifically Audrey was by far the most thorough, professional and hands down, best experience. We had so much information, videos of the dogs, commentary of (spot on) their personalities. Everything was seamless and top notch and we are delighted with our well socialized, smart and beautiful dog. Audrey and her husband (and her kids) truly care about each and every dog. I have already recommended her to others who have asked.