Rudy Family
Meet the breeder
I'm Steve R., the breeder behind Rudy Family located in Dublin, OH. We fell in love with Misty's mom, Dixie and got in line for one of her pups in late 2019. We decided to breed Misty to keep Dixie's line going. In February 2023, we met Zaxby (black tricolor) also 45-50 lb), who is also an easy-going Aussie, for a match made in heaven. Between the lineage, health screenings, the sire and dam's wonderful personalities, and Misty's fabulous delivery of 8 pups in 3.5 hours with none lost, this litter should be high-quality puppies (healthy with good personalities). We love these pups and are committed to finding loving homes for them. The loyalty and loving disposition of this breed are simply the best! We are putting a great deal of effort into raising this litter to ensure our puppy families will have the best experience raising their new family members.
Q. & A. with Steve
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include blue merle and black tri-color. 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.
4 Snow Cone
Went homeMale
7 Hummy
Went homeFemale
8 Little Wizard
Went homeFemale
6 "Oliver"
Went homeMale
3 her majesty; "Scarlet"
Went homeFemale
5 yippy / "Seamus"
Went homeMale
2 baby B / "Mia"
Went homeFemale
1 baby A / "Ella"
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Steve
Steve 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 $1,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price negotiable, and we offer a discout for local (Ohio) placement, but the direct costs of good breeding and veterinary care are reflected in what we are asking. We want to ensure that no pup is made unavailable without a serious interest. We appreciate your understanding.”
Contract & health guarantee
Steve 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 Steve 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 Steve 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 Steve.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Dublin, OH
4241 miles away
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More about Steve
Steve has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Steve was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
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Steve is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Rudy Family 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
Misty, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Misty
Fun loving, smart. Good jumper. Loves taking frisbees in the air.
Good health testing
Hip Dysplasia Prelims (registered with OFA), Elbow Dysplasia Prelims (registered with OFA).
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Rudy Family 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.
DNA Disease Panel, 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).
