Smothermon Livestock

Nicole S.

Breeder of Australian Shepherds

  • Whitesboro, TX

Meet the breeder

I'm Nicole S., the breeder behind Smothermon Livestock located in Whitesboro, TX. Our dogs work hard, play hard, love hard, and are part of the family. Our pups are prepared to excel within their forever homes. Our dogs are excellent working dogs, and we are proud to continue their line. We breed both to provide families with loving and capable companions and to improve upon our dogs' fantastic traits with each generation.

Q. & A. with Nicole

  • What makes your program special?

    Jag and June have helped raise our children. All three kids learned to walk while holding an Aussie’s ear! This pair of dogs are just-the-right-amount protective of our family and have just-the-right-amount of drive to help on our cattle operation. When we say they are a power couple, we mean it!! We are so proud of their offspring and truly believe they encompass the true Australian Shepherd.

  • 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 Nicole

Nicole 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 $250 non-refundable deposit and $1,250 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price includes ASDR registration with full breeding rights.”

Contract & health guarantee

Nicole 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 Nicole 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 Nicole 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
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Whitesboro, TX

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Dallas Love Field

Meet in Denton, TX

More about Nicole

  • Nicole has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

    Nicole was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

Nicole is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Smothermon Livestock 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

Good level

Smothermon Livestock 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 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 (rDVM, not registered)

    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 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.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not 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.

  • Patellar Luxation

    Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.

  • DNA Disease Panel, 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).

Verified owner stories

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

  • Hazkhett Z.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2024

    Nicole was extremely responsive during the entire process. She stayed in touch and sent me regular updates about my puppy. Good Dog made the process so simple and secure. We couldn’t be happier with our new puppy!

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    Shannon D.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2024

    Nicole was absolutely amazing during the process of welcoming Ace into our family! She sent picture and video updates until the day we picked him up! Ace is such a light in our lives and he’s constantly bringing laughter with his spunky playful personality. He loves to play with other dogs and he loves when our friends and family come over. He continues to amaze us with how smart & clever he is! Thank you Nicole for all you do in the very beginning puppy stages of this wonderful breed!

  • Britt E.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2024

    Nicole was very responsive and informative throughout the puppy adoption process. She sent me regular updates and photos of my puppy. Sailor (formerly Cesar) is now 11 weeks old and is doing great! I have loved and raised Australian Shepherds myself for two decades now and enjoyed adopting my puppy from someone knowledgeable in the veterinary field. Sailor was also well-socialized and is getting along with the other members of my family and our other pets. I would highly recommend Nicole and her puppies to anyone interested in a smart, active and loyal dog!

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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.