Shadowood Australian Shepherds
- North Jackson, OH · 230 miles away
- Responds within a few hours
Upcoming litters
Planned Australian Shepherd litter
Due Apr. 2026
Ready June 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Kathy H., the breeder behind Shadowood Australian Shepherds located in North Jackson, OH. Producing healthy, sound dogs that are athletic, loving, faithful and excel in Conformation, Obedience and Rally or that hiking buddy, I focus on health & temperament first & foremost. I try to place each puppy with an enriching and loving family complementary to their personality and ability!
Q. & A. with Kathy
Why did you start breeding?
As a breeder of Tennessee Walkers and Arabian horses, it was a small step to breeding dogs. I love puppies and seeing them excel with their new owners be it dock diving, obedience, fast cat, rally or conformation is truly the real bonus! I love seeing the new owners fall in love with the breed and have had many come back for a second member for the familyWhat makes your program special?
I feel my program stands out because of my well researched pedigrees, good genetics, athleticism, and intelligence, and just all-around loving family dogs. I pride myself on my breeding ethics. My dogs undergo extensive genetic testing, and I breed to the standard. My dogs do not live in kennels but have free roam of my home and a several sleep with me in my bedroomWhat are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red merle and red 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.
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 6
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
BLUE COLLAR (Anna) Consideration given to serious show,performance home
Went homeFemale
BLACK COLLOR - SAGE
Went homeFemale
RED COLLAR
Went homeMale
ORANGE COLLAR
Went homeFemale
PINK COLLAR
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Kathy
Kathy 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 $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes a 24-month genetic health guarantee, AKC Registration papers, a microchip, 1st set of shots, eyes cleared for hereditary defects by a board-certified Ophthalmologist, tails docked, and dew claws are removed. The puppies are seen by my veterinarian before leaving for their new homes. Contact breeder to inquire about pricing. My puppies are all the same price regardless of color sex or show/pet considerations. All puppies will be sold on limited registration as pets. Spay/neuter contract. PM for pricing.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kathy 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 Kathy 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 Kathy 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Food & treats
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Basic obedience & manners
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kathy.
Breeder’s location
Meet in North Jackson, OH
230 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Akron-Canton Airport
247 miles away
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More about Kathy
Club memberships
Kathy is a member of Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA), United States Australian Shepherd Association (USASA), and Youngstown All Breed Training Club.
Certifications & recognitions
American Kennel Club Canine College, Associate Dog Trainer, CHIC Certified.
Kathy has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Kathy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Kathy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Shadowood 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
Kathy H.
Program update on 11 Aug. •Puppies are coming along well with potty training and have been eating dry kibble. They play well together and personalities are starting to emerge
Parent dogs
Scarlett, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Scarlett
Scarlett is a super sweet girl and has passed her great temperament on to her puppies She has been shown Conformation and is AKC pointed as well as a UKC Champion She also has competed and titled in Rally, Obedience and Trick Dog She is high energy but also has an off switch and loves to cuddle
Excellent health testing
Dentition, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), +4 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Shadowood 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.
Dentition, Brucellosis
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.
Intestinal Cobalamin Malabsorption (IGS CUBN Exon 8), Border Collie Type, Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Intestinal Cobalamin Malabsorption (IGS), Australian Shepherd Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Australian Shepherd Type, Cone Degeneration, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), 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).
