Red Feather Aussies

Skye D.

Breeder of Australian Shepherds

  • Stanford, KY ·
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Meet the breeder

I'm Skye D., the breeder behind Red Feather Aussies located in Stanford, KY. Our dogs are members of our family, raised in the home and on the farm. All of our breeding dogs are health & CAER tested. AKC registered, some AKC & ASCA. In central Kentucky near Lexington, raising Aussies for a decade now.We leave front dewclaws intact and will consider leaving tail with deposit.

Q. & A. with Skye

  • Why did you start breeding?

    When I worked in animal control I would often foster litters of puppies for the shelter. After leaving the industry for a few years after a cross- country move, I missed having more dogs around. I wanted to raise pups again, but I wanted it to be purposeful. I found a couple of breeders that mentor me and helped me learn to better the breed. I’ve been breeding Aussies since 2012.

  • What makes your program special?

    Our dogs are all members of the family. They all spend time in the house, around kids, dogs, cats, horses, chickens, and all around the farm. We breed for temperament and conformation. We prefer dogs that can play and show or work, but also be happy being a couch potato or a best buddy to a child. We prefer to work with families looking for health and temperament over color or eye color.

  • 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.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Skye

Skye 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.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Skye partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $250 non-refundable deposit and between $250 - $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“All puppies include first 2 vaccines, deworming, microchip ID and health guarantee. Deposits are the same for all pups and hold the pup until 8 weeks. Holding fee of $250.00 to hold pup of choice. Balance due at pick up. Non refundable except in the event of an issue with the pup (health wise) before pick up. $100 wait list fee.”

Contract & health guarantee

Skye 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 Skye 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 Skye 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
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • 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
      • AKC registration
      • Registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Stanford, KY

4424 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Blue Grass Airport

4397 miles away

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More about Skye

  • Club memberships

    Skye is a member of Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA).

  • Skye has been a member of Good Dog for over 6 years

    Skye was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.

  • Skye’s links

Skye is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Red Feather 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

Red Feather 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.

  • 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.

  • Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Australian Shepherd Type, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)

    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 Skye to bring home their puppies.

  • Caleb G.

    Verified owner · July 2026

    She was amazing! Highly recommend this breeder as our puppy we got from them is easily the best dog you could wish for. Skye and her family are also super kind and accommodating which is always a major plus.

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    Michelle B.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2024

    Skye did an amazing job raising Max, he is such a smart, healthy, happy pup! She was so responsive and did an awesome job answering all of our questions, as first time pup parents. Her facilities were clean. You can tell she cares for her dogs and where her puppies are going. Her process was seamless and good dog did a great job matching us. Her prices were reasonable as well. Can’t say enough great things about Red feather Aussies!

    BS

    Brooke S.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2024

    We had a wonderful experience with Skye! She kept us involved with our puppy prior to pickup and always made sure to send lots of pictures! Our dog was advertised as being bred for temperament and that was certainly what we have received! The land that they raise the dogs on is a “puppy paradise” we can’t recommend Red Feather Aussie’s enough!

  • Amber B.

    Verified owner · July 2025

      • +8

    Skye stayed in touch and gave me photo updates. She answered all my questions. She even let us come and meet our puppy before pick up date! That really helped her be more comfortable on the ride home. Skye also provided us with a towel with mom and siblings sent on it which was a dream when creat training!

    Kelsey W.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2024

    Skye knows a lot about this breed and answered questions when I asked. The puppy is so well behaved and great with my cat (he is not aggressive at all toward it and doesn’t continuously bark at it). I am so glad I went with Skye from Red Feather Aussies!!

    Nicole E.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2024

      • +5

    I am completely satisfied with the Good Dog app. It was so easy to use and helped me find a great breeder. My interactions with Skye were wonderful. She was very knowledgeable and quick to answer all my questions and concerns. I felt completely comfortable communicating via the application. The process of finding a puppy to complete my family was so simple. I am completely satisfied with my furbaby. Skye was so helpful throughout the whole process. Even after we brought our puppy home, I knew if I had any new questions or concerns I could reach out to her. Thanks for helping me find my newest family member. We are so in love.

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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.

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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.

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