Shelter Cove Aussies

Tiffany Z.

Breeder of Australian Shepherds

  • Springfield, OR
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Tiffany Z., the breeder behind Shelter Cove Aussies located in Springfield, OR. We hold ourselves to high standards to positively impact the breed we love. Our AKC-registered puppies are socialized and nurtured in our home. We felt compelled to get involved, ensuring every healthy pup receives the best start before becoming your special Family-Raised Companion.

Q. & A. with Tiffany

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I got into breeding for the love of the breed. These dogs are the smartest I’ve ever been around. Great with kids and easy to train. Most my pups are potty trained with a doggy door by the time they go home.

  • What makes your program special?

    We breed for the love of the Australian Shepherd's unmatched intelligence and devotion. Our pups are easy to train, excellent with kids, and doggy-door potty trained before going to their forever homes.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include black & white, red merle, blue merle, red, black tri-color, 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.

Getting a puppy from Tiffany

Tiffany 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 non-refundable deposit and between $1,300 - $1,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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"You’ll receive AKC certified paperwork, copy of their pedigree, clear genetic testing panel. All vaccines are done and deworming as well as their tails docked. All deposits are NON REFUNDABLE and will be applied to the total cost of the puppy. But can be applied to another puppy in the future if you change your mind."

Contract & health guarantee

Tiffany 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 Tiffany 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 Tiffany 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
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Toys
      • Initial potty training
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Registration
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Tiffany.

Breeder's location

Meet in Springfield, OR

5312 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Portland Airport

5210 miles away

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Meet in Montana City, MT

4877 miles away

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More about Tiffany

  • Club memberships

    Tiffany is a member of Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA).

  • Certifications & recognitions

    American Kennel Club Canine College, AKC Breeder of Merit.

  • Tiffany has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 years

    Tiffany was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

  • Tiffany’s links

Tiffany is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Shelter Cove 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Shelter Cove 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Full Embark 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Tiffany to bring home their puppies.

  • chelsey l.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2026

    I had a really really wonderful experience working with Tiffany. She is incredibly responsive and always takes the time to answer all of my questions, big or small, which made me feel very supported. She was also very knowledgeable and helpful, especially when it came to recommending the right deworming medication and guiding me through the process. I truly appreciated how transparent she was throughout everything. What stood out the most is how accurately she described the puppy’s personality. What she told me matched exactly with how my Pepper behaves now, which shows how well she knows and cares for her dogs. It’s very clear that the puppies are raised in a loving and well-cared-for environment. I felt confident and reassured every step of the way. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a responsible and trustworthy breeder

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    Natalie O.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2026

    Tiffany was amazing to work with. She would send photos and updates about our puppies. Appreciated her willingness to help us arrange picking them up. Working with her and Good Dog made finding what we where looking for easy. We highly recommend Shelter Cove Aussies.

    Nicholas G.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2026

    Tiffany was amazing to work with. She made the process from start to finish so easy. She was available to answer any and all of my questions and she replied very quickly. She made sure the process was streamlined, as well. Thank you Tiffany for my new best friend!

    Eric D.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2025

    Tiffany was so easy to work with. She answered all my questions throughout the process and was incredibly flexible with my schedule upon pickup. From the moment I first reached out, she was quick to reply, clear, and patient while I took the time to decide. They genuinely care about their dogs, and it shows in every step of the process. Milo is socialized, confident, and clearly well-loved. His health check was flawless, and his temperament is exactly what was promised—sweet, playful, and intelligent. It's obvious they prioritize health, temperament, and placing their dogs in the best environments. The adoption process itself was effortless and straightforward. I received detailed instructions, all the necessary paperwork (health guarantees, vet records, AKC paperwork and great resources for training and care). There were no surprises, and I felt supported every step of the way. If you're looking for a responsible breeder who makes the journey of finding your perfect companion stress-free, look no further! I couldn't be happier with my new family member.

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    Lee R.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2025

    Tiffany was wonderful. She kept us updated on our new family member and was so patient and knowledgeable. And our new puppy, Shadow, is incredible. She came to us at 10 weeks, and was already house-trained; comes when called; and hasn’t left my side. She was obviously well cared-for and loved. I would highly recommend Tiffany and Shelter Cove Aussies to anyone looking for that special companion.

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    Cherry S.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2025

    We got our puppy healthy and full of energy. Tiffany was very flexible with scheduling our meetup and even went to our hotel to hand our puppy themselves. She bathed Summer (our puppy) before our meetup so she came in fresh and very fluffy!

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