SoCo Aussies

Ashley M.

Breeder of Australian Shepherds

  • Oxford, FL ·
  • Responds within a day
  • 100% recommend •

Meet the breeder

I'm Ashley M., the breeder behind SoCo Aussies located in Oxford, FL. We are proud to raise and offer our Australian Shepherd puppies to loving, suitable homes. Our dogs aren’t just part of our program—they are part of our family. We prioritize their health, temperament, and overall well-being, ensuring each one is health tested, well cared for, and given the attention they deserve. Our dogs enjoy daily life on our large property, where they have the freedom to run and play, and they are raised around children and other animals to promote strong, social temperaments.

Q. & A. with Ashley

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Love adventure? You’ll love this breed. My heart has been with Australian Shepherds since I was a kid, but my journey really began at eighteen with my first boy, SoCo (Southern Comfort). He was the kind of dog you never forget—my shadow, my adventure partner, and the definition of a perfect family dog. After 13 incredible years with him, I knew this wasn’t just a love—it was a calling. Today, I’m dedicated to raising Australian Shepherds with sound minds, strong health, and the kind of temperament that makes them unforgettable.

  • What makes your program special?

    We give each of our dogs and puppies the individual attention they deserve. All of our dogs are registered through respected registries such as AKC and ASDR, but we believe registration alone does not define quality or health. That’s why we prioritize genetic health testing for all of our parent dogs, and we proudly share those results on our website for full transparency. Healthy parents are the foundation of healthy puppies. From the very beginning, we focus on raising well-rounded dogs with strong temperaments. While mom does most of the work early on, we ensure every puppy is kept warm, safe, and clean. Starting at just three days old, puppies receive gentle handling and Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS). Raised in our home alongside children and other animals, our puppies grow up in a loving, social environment—setting them up for success in their future homes.

  • 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.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Ashley

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

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit that secures a specific puppy. The remaining $1,350 - $2,350 is due at pickup, before taxes & fees.
Pay over time with Klarna.

“Puppy price is based on demand and availability of different litters, coat markings, genders etc. The price also includes registration papers, first round of vaccines with health certificate, deworming every 2 weeks. The deposit is non-refundable unless breeder decides otherwise. The deposit will secure your spot on the waitlist or choice of puppy. Picks are determined by the order in which the deposits are received.”

Contract & health guarantee

Ashley 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 Ashley 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 Ashley directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

You’re protected
on Good Dog

When you pay and communicate on Good Dog, you’re covered by Payment Protection.

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
      • Toys
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Food & treats
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Oxford, FL

4742 miles away

·

Other pick-up locations

Meet in Savannah, GA

4547 miles away

·

More about Ashley

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing, Avidog Associate.

  • Ashley has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years

    Ashley was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Ashley’s links

Ashley is a trusted Good Dog breeder

SoCo 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

Good level

SoCo 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.

  • Full Embark Panel, PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), 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 Ashley to bring home their puppies.

  • Claudia F.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2026

    Ashley was amazing! From the moment I reached out she responded to all my questions, and once we decided on our puppy we received videos and updates. Jack was happy, healthy and well taken care of. It was obvious that he was loved while in her care.

    Ari P.

    Verified owner · July 2026

      • +6

    We cannot speak highly enough about our experience getting our baby boy Wrecks from Ashley. From the moment we connected, Ashley was incredibly communicative about the process and gave us updates about our pup through the day we got to take him home. And as Aussie dog people, Wrecks’s temperament and overall behavior is incredible. He’s highly intelligent, sweet and cuddly, incredibly friendly with any and everyone and rock solid when it comes to new environments/sounds/stimuli. If you are even thinking about getting an Aussie, connect with Ashley and it will only change your life for the better! Ps. He’s gorgeous! We get so many compliments about how handsome he is as well. Thank you so much Ashley!

    Christina B.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2026

    As always Ashley was wonderful to work with! This is our second puppy from her and there is good reason for that -- Ashley breeds the most spectacular dogs. She provides transparency through her full panel health screenings, all available for anyone to see. Both of my dogs have the most amazing temperaments, they're highly intelligent, sweet, affectionate, silly, loving-- just the perfect family dogs. Ashley sends each puppy with a home kit that includes toys, food, puppy blanket that smells like their littermates & mom, chews, vet records and registry papers. My puppies also came potty trained! I'm not kidding, potty training has been an absolute breeze since day one. Ashley is also great at communicating! Every Thursday she'd send me a "pupdate" so I could see how my little guy was doing. She answers any and all questions before and after getting my puppy, she arranged pick up and drop off for them. The entire interaction was seamless and secure. This is someone who genuinely cares about her dogs and who they go to. I've found my soul dogs with Ashley and my family could not be more grateful and feel more complete. Thank you so much, Ashley!!

  • AL

    Austin L.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2026

    When we first reached out to Ashley she responded within minutes to answer any questions we had. She had great communication with us throughout the entire process. We couldn’t be happier with our pup!

    Anne S.

    Verified owner · June 2026

      • +4

    I had a wonderful experience working with Ashley the owner of Soco Aussies. From the very beginning, communication was clear, timely, and genuinely helpful, which made the entire process feel smooth and stress-free. It’s obvious that Ashley has a true passion for what she does and deeply cares about her dogs and the families they go to. She took the time to answer all of my questions and made sure I felt confident every step of the way. That level of dedication and transparency really sets her apart. I would absolutely recommend SoCo Aussies to anyone looking for a responsible, caring, and knowledgeable breeder. - Anne from Cape Coral, Fl

    Stephanie W.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

    Tilly (previously known as Jetta) has truly been everything we wanted and more. She has grown into the best barn dog, an amazing office companion, and the perfect adventure buddy—always up for anything and right by our side. Her temperament is outstanding: confident, eager to learn, and genuinely wanting to please, which has made training a joy. We are so incredibly thankful to Ashley for breeding such healthy dogs with exceptional temperaments. From start to finish, Ashley was wonderful to work with—always responsive, knowledgeable, and supportive. The weekly updates were thoughtful, thorough, and something we looked forward to every week. You can tell how much care and intention goes into her breeding program, and it absolutely shows in Tilly. We couldn’t recommend Ashley highly enough. ❤️🐾

Photos

Related breeds

Australian Cattle Dog

View puppiesLearn about breed

Border Collie

View puppiesLearn about breed

Miniature American Shepherd

View puppiesLearn about breed

Shetland Sheepdog

View puppies

Miniature Australian Shepherd

View puppies

Toy Australian Shepherd

View 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.

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.

your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites