S.I. Aussie

Danielle W.

Breeder of Australian Shepherds

Makanda, IL ·
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Upcoming litters

Australian Shepherd litter

Planned Mar. 2027

Ready May 2027

Meet the breeder

I'm Danielle W., the breeder behind S.I. Aussie located in Makanda, IL. We are a small, family-based Australian Shepherd breeder in Southern Illinois. At S.I. Aussies, we focus on raising healthy, well-rounded puppies with sound structure, wonderful temperaments, and early socialization. Each puppy is raised with love and care, preparing them for their forever family.

Q. & A. with Danielle

Why did you start breeding?
After bringing home our first Australian Shepherd, we fell in love with the breed’s intelligence, loyalty, and affectionate nature. Our Aussie showed us what our family had been missing and inspired us to share this amazing breed with other families looking for a devoted companion.
What makes your program special?
We focus on temperament, structure, training, and early socialization. Our adult Aussies receive professional training, and our puppies are raised with positive experiences to prepare them for family life. Our goal is to produce loving, well-rounded companions that thrive in their forever homes.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red & white, red merle, blue merle, 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.

Jazz
Went home
Female
Dandee
Went home
Male
Mac
Went home
Male
Brae
Went home
Male
Honey
Went home
Female
Hudson
Went home
Male
Cort
Went home
Male

Getting a puppy from Danielle

Danielle 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, Danielle partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“Our priority is matching each puppy with the home that best fits their personality and needs. We guide families through the process while allowing them to select their preferred puppy prior to 7-8 weeks of age.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $200 non-refundable deposit that secures a spot in a litter. The remaining $800 - $2,600 is due before pickup, plus applicable taxes and fees.

“Price includes up-to-date vaccinations, routine deworming, early socialization, and a special goodie bag to help your puppy get off to a happy, healthy start in their new home. Your deposit secures your place in line to choose your puppy. Deposit amounts are the same regardless of gender, color, or size.”

Contract & health guarantee

Danielle 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 Danielle 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 Danielle 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
  - 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
  - Microchip
  - Vet records
- Extras
  - AKC registration
  - Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
  - Food & treats
  - Toys
  - Puppy starter kit
  - Initial potty training

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Makanda, IL

4595 miles away

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Nashville Airport (Berry Field)

4571 miles away

Meet in Mt Vernon, IL

4548 miles away

More about Danielle

Danielle has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 month
Danielle was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Danielle’s links
- Facebook
- Website

Danielle is a trusted Good Dog breeder

S.I. Aussie 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

Luna, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Luna
Meet Luna! 🐾❤️ Meet our beautiful red merle Australian Shepherd, Luna! Born on January 20, 2024, Luna is a purebred, AKC-registered Australian Shepherd with stunning amber eyes and an equally beautiful personality. Luna is incredibly intelligent, affectionate, and gentle, with a natural ability to adapt to whatever the day brings. She is wonderful with children and has shown her nurturing, patient side around puppies, having spent time with Willow and Whiskey’s Apple Orchard Litter. Luna is the perfect combination of working drive and loving family companion. Whether she’s enthusiastically chasing her favorite herding ball, helping keep the geese away at our local golf course, or curling up on the couch with her family, Luna is happiest simply being part of the action. Luna has also received professional training to help develop reliable manners, confidence, and a well-balanced temperament. Her intelligence, eagerness to learn, and affectionate nature make her an absolute joy to have in our family. We believe Luna embodies everything we love about the Australian Shepherd breed: intelligence, loyalty, versatility, and an incredible capacity to love. We are excited about the qualities she may pass along to her future puppies and hope they inherit her wonderful balance of adventurous spirit, gentle nature, and ability to settle in as loving family companions. At S.I. Aussies, we stand behind our motto: Bred with Purpose and Raised with Love. ❤️🐾
Whiskey, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Whiskey
Whiskey is our big teddy bear with the sweetest personality! He is AKC registered, playful, intelligent, affectionate, and has a wonderful temperament. He gets along great with other dogs and loves spending his days playing in the yard with his favorite toys, going for walks on the hiking trails, and simply being with our family. One of the things we love most about Whiskey is how wonderful he is with our son. He has a gentle, loving nature while still having that fun and playful Australian Shepherd personality. His combination of intelligence, confidence, affection, and easygoing temperament makes him a wonderful family dog and exactly the type of well-rounded temperament we value in our breeding program. Whiskey isn’t just part of our program—he’s a much-loved member of our family. ❤️
Willow, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Willow
Willow is the kind of dog who will gaze into your eyes and soak up every ounce of love you have to give. ❤️ She is incredibly loyal, intelligent, gentle, and playful, with a sweet and affectionate personality that makes her such a special part of our family. Willow is also a wonderful mother. She is attentive and nurturing with her puppies and has a natural confidence when it comes to caring for them and meeting their needs. Watching her become a mom has made us appreciate her temperament even more. She is amazing with our son and loves being part of whatever our family is doing. Whether she’s roaming the yard, heading out for a walk, or even climbing into the playset to join our son, Willow is happiest when she’s spending time with her people. Willow is AKC registered, well-mannered, intelligent, and has the loving, confident, well-rounded temperament we value in our breeding program. Most importantly, she is a beloved member of our family and brings so much love and joy into our home.

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

S.I. Aussie 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 (rDVM, not registered), 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 Examination (rDVM, not 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.
Vet Wellness Exam
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.