Shelter Cove Aussies

Tiffany Z.

Breeder of Australian Shepherds

  • Springfield, OR ·
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  • 100% recommend •

Upcoming litters

Georgie
Shadow

Australian Shepherd litter

Expected Dec. 2026

Ready Mar. 8, 2027

Meet the breeder

I'm Tiffany Z., the breeder behind Shelter Cove Aussies located in Springfield, OR. Our AKC puppies are raised right in our family home, where they receive lots of love, attention, and socialization from the very beginning.We focus on raising healthy, intelligent, well-adjusted puppies that can become wonderful lifelong companions. Our parent dogs are Embark DNA tested.

Q. & A. with Tiffany

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Driven by a deep love for the breed, I started breeding because Aussies are remarkably smart, loyal, and amazing with kids. Raising them teaches my children values like responsibility and integrity. Our puppies are raised in-home, well-socialized by friends, Embark-tested, and mostly doggy-door potty trained before heading home. Plus, you’ll always have our lifetime support!

  • What makes your program special?

    Our puppies are raised in our family home with hands-on love and socialization from day one. We use 24/7 cameras to monitor mom, puppies, and the nursery environment. Puppies are introduced to children, visitors, household activity, outdoor play, and a doggy door, giving them a wonderful start before going home.

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

    Our puppies include black & white, black, 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, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Tiffany partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“We take great pride in matching our puppies with the right family by carefully evaluating each puppy's temperament, drive, and personality alongside every applicant's lifestyle, environment, and experience. Our goal is to ensure a lifetime bond and a seamless fit for both the puppy and your home.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit that secures a spot on the general waitlist. The remaining $1,300 - $1,800 is due before pickup, plus applicable taxes and fees.
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“Pricing includes AKC registration paperwork, official pedigree, parent health/genetic panel, vaccinated and deworming, docked tails, vet wellness check, and our written 2-year health guarantee. Deposits are non-refundable and apply toward the total purchase price of your puppy. If circumstances change or the right puppy isn't available, your deposit can be transferred to a future litter!”

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.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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 Seattle–Tacoma Airport

5092 miles away

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Meet in Spokane, WA

4960 miles away

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More about Tiffany

  • Certifications & recognitions

    American Kennel Club Canine College, AKC Breeder of Merit.

  • Tiffany has been a member of Good Dog for over 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.

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    Connie M.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2026

      • +5

    My first experience owning an Aussie was in 2020 when we adopted 8 year old Ellie, a beautiful blue Merle. Sadly, we lost her in 2023. My husband and I are “empty nesters” and for most of our marriage we’ve had a dog in our home. Now that we have a grandchild and a second one on the way, we would like another dog that most importantly is friendly around children. Understanding the energy levels of Australian shepherds, also knowing how much I loved Ellie, I kept hoping we could get another Aussie. After 3 long years, and joining many Aussie groups online, I finally reached out to Tiffany at Shelter Cove Aussies and told her my story. I am SO glad I did! She was so kind, and responsive to all my questions and concerns. Once we made the decision to choose Tiffany as a breeder, she gave us regular updates about the litter, and was patient with me when it came to deciding on which pup would be the right fit for our family. Now, I can proudly say we have our little guy, Ozzie! He is the sweetest boy, and so smart! I can already tell after 2 days, he will be a great addition to our family! I cannot wait until he meets our grandson and the rest of the crew. Thanks so much, Tiffany! (As I am writing this, Ozzie is taking a nap in his crate 😊) PS I will upload photos as soon as I can figure out how to do so.. Forever grateful, Connie, Dave, and Ozzie 🐾

    Tiegan W.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2026

    Tiffany was great to work with! She kept me updated all the time and would send pictures of the puppies regularly. She made pickup very easy and organized. She also washed my pup right before hand so she was nice and fluffy!

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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.

  • Brigham S.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2026

      • +4

    Tiffany was awesome to work with. Helping to get her ready the day of, answering all my questions quickly and effectively, and had a great attitude all around. Highly recommend if you're interested in getting an australian shepherd that's a great match for you.

    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

    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!

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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