Shada Australian Cattle Dogs
Meet the breeder
I'm Shannon P., the breeder behind Shada Australian Cattle Dogs located in Knoxville, TN. We are committed to always responsibly breeding with the best interest of our puppies’ health and longevity at the forefront. We raise our litters in our home to help set the foundation for happy and confident puppies to transition well into their forever homes. It’s a privilege to have the opportunity to make an impact on each individual puppy!
Q. & A. with Shannon
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include blue speckled and blue. 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.
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Shannon
Shannon 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 $500 deposit and between $1,000 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Shannon 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 Shannon 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 Shannon 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 Shannon.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Knoxville, TN
412 miles away
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More about Shannon
Shannon has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Shannon was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Shannon is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Shada Australian Cattle Dogs 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
HEMI, dad
Australian Cattle Dog
About HEMI
Though Hemi was not my first ACD, he was my first show dog, Hemi loved the show ring,
JACK, dad
Australian Cattle Dog
About JACK
JACK is a male Australian Cattle Dog almost 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Shannon decided to make him part of their program. Shannon 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.
JEWELS, mom
Australian Cattle Dog
About JEWELS
Jewels is a once in a lifetime dog. She is petite in stature but big at heart. As a puppy she rocked the show ring winning multiple puppy breed wins and puppy group wins. Then we started sports and she really shined. She has titles in Dock diving, Barn Hunt Lure coursing, Rally obedience, as well as Trick dog titles, Temperament tested Canine good citizen tested and loves the sport of frisbee. she has a lot of drive with a phenomenal off switch. This girl was made for an active sports home.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Shada Australian Cattle Dogs 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 Cattle Dogs.
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.
Congenital Deafness (BAER, registered with OFA)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Primary Lens Luxation (PLL)
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).
