SoCo Aussies

Q. & A. with Ashley

• Why did you start breeding?

  Do you have a passion for adventure? Then you belong to this breed! I fell in love with Australian Shepherds when I was a child. My first boy, whom I named SoCo (Southern Comfort), wasn't adopted until I was eighteen. He was the ideal family dog and adventure partner. I miss him terribly, but I’m thankful I was able to spend 13 amazing years with him. Since then, I've been committed to the Australian Shepherd breed, breeding only the healthiest, most well-mannered dogs with wonderful traits.

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• What makes your program special?

  We give each dog and puppy our undivided attention. Our dogs are registered with respectable registries such as the AKC and ASDR. Most significantly, we genetically health test our parent dogs and are pleased to post the reports on our website for everyone to view. The mere presence of a registration certificate does not necessarily imply the health status or quality of the dog. The first step toward healthy puppies is a healthy parent! A healthy and socialized puppy is a well-rounded dog. Health and temperament is our main focus. When a litter is born, mama puts in most of the work, but we are in charge of keeping everyone warm, safe, and clean. Starting at 3 days old, the puppies get gentle handling and early neurological stimulation (ENS). They are raised in our home, around children and other animals.

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

  Our puppies include 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.