Real McCoy Australian Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm TEJAY M., the breeder behind Real McCoy Australian Shepherds located in Louisville, KY. We strive to provide top-quality beloved companions. Australian Shepherds are our passion, and we can't imagine spending our lives without them. We are dedicated to achieving excellence and healthy family pets, and we are always working to further our education so that we can continue to improve our breeding program.
Q. & A. with TEJAY
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 and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from TEJAY
TEJAY 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 $250 deposit and between $550 - $750 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes all appropriate registration papers, bill of sale, health guarantee, 1st vaccine, deworming, and all the time and devotion we put into our aussies. Refundable up till 3-4 weeks of age.. depends on how often the litter has been advertised and if a potential home has been turned away because of said deposit.”
Contract & health guarantee
TEJAY 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 TEJAY 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 TEJAY 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 TEJAY.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Louisville, KY
456 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Louisville Airport (Standiford Field)
450 miles away
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More about TEJAY
Club memberships
TEJAY is a member of Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA).
TEJAY has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
TEJAY was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
TEJAY is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Real McCoy 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
Rooster, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Rooster
Rooster is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, TEJAY decided to make him part of their program. TEJAY 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.
Skye, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Skye
Skye is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, TEJAY decided to make her part of their program. TEJAY 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.
Zoey, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Zoey
Zoey is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, TEJAY decided to make her part of their program. TEJAY 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.
Rocky, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Rocky
Rocky is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, TEJAY decided to make him part of their program. TEJAY 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
Good level
Real McCoy 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.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not 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.
Factor VII Deficiency, Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 8 (NCL8), Australian Shepherd Type, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 6 (NCL 6), Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), Intestinal Cobalamin Malabsorption (IGS CUBN Exon 8), Border Collie Type, Intestinal Cobalamin Malabsorption (IGS), Australian Shepherd Type, Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Australian Shepherd Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Cone Degeneration, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Chondrodysplasia/Dwarfism, von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), 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).
