Rockin' Aussies
Meet the breeder
I'm Stephanie W., the breeder behind Rockin' Aussies located in Pekin, IL. We breed some of the area’s best Australian Shepherds for your family to love and enjoy! We are dedicated to continuing our phenomenal bloodlines in an effort to provide our Aussie families with loving, healthy, and happy puppies. We are so proud of the dogs we produce and are so excited to share them with others.
Q. & A. with Stephanie
Why did you start breeding?
We have always cared about the well-being of animals. We knew we had what it takes to breed high-quality dogs ethically and that we could assist in giving each puppy a great start in life. Our goal is to not only produce beautiful puppies, but to help promote responsible breeding in order to ensure that the Aussie breed will continue to thrive for generations to come.What makes your program special?
We have high expectations for our puppies and strive to place each puppy in an enriching and loving home. We are dedicated to producing versatile, healthy, and happy pups!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 guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Birch
Went homeMale
Cosmic
Went homeMale
Notebook
Went homeMale
Boy - Gravy
Went homeMale
Girl - Tab
Went homeFemale
Female - shasta
Went homeFemale
BOY - Sprite
Went homeMale
Boy - Mug
Went homeMale
Boy- Fanta
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Stephanie
Stephanie 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and between $600 - $800 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“AKC registration, 1st round of shots, micro chip with pre paid registration, health supplement, sample of puppy feed. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of size or color. Deposit is applied to final price.”
Contract & health guarantee
Stephanie 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 Stephanie 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 Stephanie 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
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
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Stephanie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Pekin, IL
Other pick-up locations
Meet at General Downing-Peoria Airport
More about Stephanie
Club memberships
Stephanie is a member of Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA) and American Kennel Club (AKC).
Certifications & recognitions
DNA for Dog Breeders (Institute of Canine Biology), AKC Breeder of Merit.
Stephanie has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Stephanie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Stephanie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Rockin' 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
Parent dogs
Ivy, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Ivy
Ivy is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Stephanie decided to make her part of their program. Stephanie 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.
Ruthie, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Ruthie
Ruthie is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Stephanie decided to make her part of their program. Stephanie 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.
River, mom
Australian Shepherd
About River
River is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Stephanie decided to make her part of their program. Stephanie 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.
Hadley, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Hadley
Hadley is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Stephanie decided to make her part of their program. Stephanie 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.
Ovi, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Ovi
Ovi is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Stephanie decided to make her part of their program. Stephanie 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.
Silas, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Silas
Silas is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Stephanie decided to make him part of their program. Stephanie 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.
Deuce, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Deuce
Deuce is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Stephanie decided to make him part of their program. Stephanie 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
Rockin' 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.
Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Orivet Genetics, Full Breed Profile, 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).
