I'm Julie W., the breeder behind ROCK CREEK located in Pasco, WA. Our dogs are EMBARK genetic tested & have OFAs for hips, elbows, eyes & cardiac.
We use ENS & Puppy Culture, begin potty training puppies at 3 weeks old.
Puppies will have age appropriate dewormings & vaccinations, Vet Checks, Microchips & registered w/ AKC & AKC Reunite.
We strive for excellence.
Q. & A. with Julie
Why did you start breeding?
Our love for the breed. Pure and simple we love the breed. Our promise is to do everything we can to maintain and better the breed. Through health and genetic testing, researching and finding the right stud dog for each breeding. Our love for the breed and our desire to maintain and better the breed.
What makes your program special?
We do everything we can to bring you a healthy, happy, temperamentally sound puppy companion.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Labrador Retriever puppies include black and yellow. Miniature American Shepherd puppies include red tri-color, black tri, red merle, and blue merle. 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.
Miss Pinky
Went home
Female
Miss Peach
Went home
Female
Mr. Blue
Went home
Male
Mr. Red
Went home
Male
Miss Lavender
Went home
Female
Mr. Mint
Went home
Male
Mr. Green
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Julie
Julie 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 $1,000 deposit and $1,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Puppies come dewormed 3-4x, 1st vaccinations, microchipped, Vet checked, Registered with AKC & AKC Reunite for life, puppy packet & 1 mo pet insurance. Deposits are tequired to hold your puppy pick, after puppies are born.
*See below.”
Contract & health guarantee
Julie 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 Julie 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 Julie directly.
ROCK CREEK 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
Skye, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Skye
Skye is our beautiful blue-eyed red merle female with CH bloodlines. Her temperament is phenomenal. She is loving, calm-natured, playful & friendly... and loves her people! Her favorite pasttime is cuddling & belly rubs. Her groomer made the comment "I have never met a miniature american shepherd with this wonderful temperament!"
Good health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +1 more.
Parent health testing
Labrador Retriever
Miniature American Shepherd
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
ROCK CREEK 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 Labrador Retrievers.
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.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
DNA Disease Panel, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM)
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 Julie to bring home their puppies.
DV
David V.
Verified owner · June 2025
The breeders were so nice and very knowledgeable. So nice.
Jill B.
Verified owner · Mar. 2025
+5
Julie was a dream to work with. She responded very quickly to all questions, was a great communicator, and made the whole process so easy. She shared pictures of our puppy, was incredibly friendly, and sent us home from puppy pick up with a goodie bag. Her love of dogs was very clear and we couldn’t be happier with our new family member! I highly recommend Julie from Rock Creek!
Tony C.
Verified owner · May 2025
Julia and Dale are wonderful breeders! We couldn’t be happier with our new puppy Ellie Mae. Julie communicated often with pictures and a video. The adoption process was very smooth do to Julie having everything well organized. We very much appreciated having detailed health information on the parents. We would highly recommend Rock Creek for anyone looking to adopt a new puppy from a highly regarded and responsible breeder. They’re the best! Tony n Linda
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.