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Rocky Blue Australia shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Whitney G., the breeder behind Rocky Blue Australia shepherds located in Avilla, IN. I work hard to produce healthy, well-rounded Australian Shepherd Pembroke corgis that will make others as happy as they have made me! I cherish each of my dogs and puppies, and I do everything I can to make sure that they get the best lives possible. That includes everything from choosing.
Q. & A. with Whitney
Why did you start breeding?
I have always loved Australia Shepherds, Pembroke corgis as a kid and got one for my kids. I now have 4 total! Australia Shepherds and 3 Corgis has been a joy owning these incredible dogs and placing them in loving homes!What makes your program special?
My program is based on the fundamental grounds of love, hard work, and researching proper tests for my dogs. My kids also help a tremendous amount with my dogs! I truly love what I do, and I would be honored to help you find your dream dog!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.
Getting a puppy from Whitney
Whitney 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 non-refundable deposit and between $600 - $1,250 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“We do offer pet prices limited registration and full rights. All deposits are nonrefundable they can be transferred to the next litter only reason for returning deposits as if bitch would pass.”
Contract & health guarantee
Whitney 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 Whitney 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 Whitney 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 Whitney.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Avilla, IN
440 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Fort Wayne Airport
430 miles away
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More about Whitney
Club memberships
Whitney is a member of Akc and Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA).
Certifications & recognitions
DNA for Dog Breeders (Institute of Canine Biology), Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Whitney has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Whitney was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Whitney’s links
Whitney is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Rocky Blue Australia 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
Ike, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Ike
Ike is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Whitney decided to make him part of their program. Whitney 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.
Storm, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Storm
Storm is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Whitney decided to make her part of their program. Whitney 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.
Ike, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Ike
Ike is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Whitney decided to make him part of their program. Whitney 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
Rocky Blue Australia 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.
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Dominant Black DNA Test, Cone Degeneration, PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Animal Genetics Panel, DNA Disease Panel
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).
