Rock Springs Australian Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Dana L., the breeder behind Rock Springs Australian Shepherds located in Saratoga Springs, NY.
Q. & A. with Dana
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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Rocky
Went homeMale
Coco
Went homeMale
Bella
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Dana
Dana 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 $300 deposit and $2,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“New York State health certificate Health guarantee Age-appropriate shots Deworm Tails dock .”
Contract & health guarantee
Dana 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 Dana 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 Dana 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
- Microchip
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Dana.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Saratoga Springs, NY
341 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet in Saratoga Springs, NY
339 miles away
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More about Dana
Dana has been a member of Good Dog for 5 months
Dana was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Dana is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Rock Springs 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
Litter and program updates
Dana L.
Litter update on 23 July •
Rugar and Raisin's litter
Dana L.
Program update on 21 July •Playtime!
Dana L.
Litter update on 19 July •
Rugar and Raisin's litter
Dana L.
Program update on 10 July •❤️❤️❤️
Parent dogs
Raisin, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Raisin
Raisin is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dana decided to make her part of their program. Dana 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.
Rugar, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Rugar
Rugar is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Dana decided to make him part of their program. Dana 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
Rock Springs 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.
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.
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.
