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Silver Spoon Aussies
Meet the breeder
I'm Sonja G., the breeder behind Silver Spoon Aussies located in Garrattsville, NY. I focus on health, temperament, sound structure, and working ability. My dogs perform the work the breed was originally developed for-all around farm dog. It’s important to me to preserve that working ability as there is still an important place for the working Aussie on today’s farm.
Q. & A. with Sonja
Why did you start breeding?
I wanted to do my part to better the breed. My breeding program strives to maintain the unique characteristics of the breed while placing an emphasis on producing Australian Shepherds of superior health, temperament, and conformation. I thoroughly enjoy raising a litter of puppies and watching them develop into amazing working dogs and beloved family pets.What makes your program special?
My program is special because of my dogs. Australian Shepherds are such a joy, and I find so much fulfillment in raising and preparing them for their loving, forever homes. I focus on breeding and raising Aussies for their original purpose-the all around farm dog. Placing my dogs in homes that can fulfill that innate ability is a high priority for me.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Candy Cane
Went homeFemale
Skittles
Went homeMale
Twix
Went homeMale
Twizzler
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Sonja
Sonja 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and $1,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“All puppies are the same price regardless of color or sex. Price includes AKC and ASCA registration. Puppies are microchipped using FiNano chips.”
Contract & health guarantee
Sonja 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 Sonja 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 Sonja 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 Sonja.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Garrattsville, NY
3816 miles away
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More about Sonja
Club memberships
Sonja is a member of Del-otse-Nango Kennel Club and Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA).
Sonja has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Sonja was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Sonja’s links
Sonja is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Silver Spoon 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
Parent dogs
Rhythm, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Rhythm
I'm so excited to watch this little dog come into her own. She loves the idea of working stock - now we need to add control! She will hit heads and heels, and is showing a nice low bite on heels. She entered her first rally trial at 11 months old and came away with two qualifying runs. Hoping to finish her rally novice title this year. We've started agility foundations and that looks promising too - no plans to really trial her for another year but it's going to be lots of fun getting to that point! She will meet and greet people but prefers staying with people she knows versus soliciting attention from strangers.
Reese, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Reese
Reese is becoming a nice little chore dog. She absolutely loves working the ducks. With the cows, she prefers hitting heads over heels, but will hit heels when asked. The biggest thing I've had to work with her is building confidence with moving cattle. She uses her bark well and not in excess. She loves rally, we're working towards her novice rally title, and she's earned her novice agility titles in ASCA. Lovely temperament around people - loves kids and loves my grandma.
Great health testing
Full Embark Panel, Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Bindi, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Bindi
Bindi is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sonja decided to make her part of their program. Sonja 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Silver Spoon 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.
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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), 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).
