Southern Tribute Farms
- Raleigh, NC
- Responds within a few hours
Available puppies
Queen
Ready now
3 months old · Female
Upcoming litters
Planned Australian Shepherd litter
Due Feb. 2026
Ready Apr. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Grace D., the breeder behind Southern Tribute Farms located in Raleigh, NC. We are lifelong dog enthusiasts, and we’re excited to share our passion and purpose with others through our breeding program. Our dogs stole our hearts right from the start and we found ourselves wanting to get more involved. Breeding was a natural next step and we haven’t looked back since!
Q. & A. with Grace
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red & white, black & white, 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.
Metallica
Went homeFemale
Nirvana
Went homeFemale
Aerosmith
Went homeMale
Floyd
Went homeMale
Chili
Went homeMale
Rush
Went homeFemale
Filly
Went homeFemale
Sorrel
Went homeFemale
Cinch
Went homeMale
Honda
Went homeFemale
Latigo
Went homeFemale
Lariat
Went homeFemale
Acadia
Went homeFemale
Kobuk
Went homeMale
Glacier
Went homeMale
Zion
Went homeMale
Smoky
Went homeMale
Sequoia
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Grace
Grace 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 between $1,300 - $1,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Our puppy price includes AKC & ASCA registration, 1st vaccines, health certificate, dewormer, microchip, puppy-pack, and lifetime breeder support.”
Contract & health guarantee
Grace 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 Grace 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 Grace 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Basic obedience & manners
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Grace.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Raleigh, NC
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Raleigh–Durham Airport
Meet in Columbia, SC
More about Grace
Club memberships
Grace is a member of Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA).
Grace has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Grace was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Grace is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Southern Tribute Farms 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
Rip, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Rip
Rip is a happy boy with zest for life. He loves to romp outside, roll in the grass, and get his feet wet. He is a velcro boy no doubt, and would live inside our skin if he could. He loves traveling to new places and meeting new people. AKC/ASCA, 100% Genetically Clear, and red-factored. Available at stud to approved females.
Good health testing
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific).Ace, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Ace
Ace is an upcoming 2027 stud hopeful for our program, pending titling and health clearances. ASCA/AKC DNA Panel Clear Scissor Bite, Full Dentition OFA’s Pending Age
Good health testing
DNA Disease Panel, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1).Laramie, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Laramie
Laramie is a sweet-natured girl who loves everyone! She is always happy and adores children, other animals, and going on adventures. Shes content at your side and wants belly rubs constantly. She enjoys toys, water, and playing with her siblings. You couldn’t ask for a better dog. AKC/ASCA, 100% genetically clear, red-factored.
Cricket, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Cricket
Cricket is a loyal, handler focused girl with tons of personality. She loves hard, and is incredibly affectionate to her people. Cricket is the first in line to jump in the car for a ride, happiest accompanying you on life’s adventures. She loves to “yowl” and hear herself talk, and is overall a goofy girl. She enjoys training and learning new things, as well as being a mom. AKC/ASCA and 100% Genetically Clear
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Southern Tribute Farms 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 Certification (CAER, 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.
DNA Disease Panel
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 Grace to bring home their puppies.
Bailey M.
Verified owner · Oct. 2025
We had the best experience with Southern Tribute Farms. Grace is incredibly knowledgeable about the breed and the puppy experience. She takes the time to give detailed updates and was very informative for any questions we had during the process. We loved working with them because of how much love and care they put into their puppies and the breed itself to ensure they are set up for success in their new homes. From early socialization to their dedication to health and temperament, the work they put into this breed and their puppies is unmatched. Puppyhood with our Aussie boy has been easier than we expected and we fully believe it’s all thanks to Grace and her Fiance!
Muhammad T.
Verified owner · Apr. 2025
Grace & Southern Tribute Farms provided amazing service and great response. Once I got Knox ( Zion listed ) they gave amazing information to further assist me with him and contact information for future reference. Knox has already been able to have me outside more often and getting the extra needed steps, he starting to show his true self as the days go on.
Hannah M.
Verified owner · Apr. 2025
If your looking for a Australian shepherd puppy I definitely would recommend Grace from Southern Tribute Farms. Grace was friendly and responsive, she gave up weekly updates and would host tiktok lives so we can watch the puppies play. Thanks to her we felt included in our puppies lives from the very beginning and Grace was always there to answer any questions we have. Our little pup Belmont is the cutest and playful little guy and its thanks to Grace that we got to have him join our family!
Elton B.
Verified owner · May 2025
I had been looking for an Australian shepherd puppy for a few months. I seen little Zion and immediately fell in love with him however dealing with the whole process can be a bit intimidating but my fear was immediately put to bed the second that I requested information on Zion and Grace respsonded back with in a minute. At midnight she was still up answering the many questions I had about Zion and the buying process. She was very respectful and knowledgeable. Southern tribute farms definitely has their stuff together. Their professionalism and willingness to go above and beyond was incredible. She not only cares about selling dogs she wants to make sure you are a good fit for the dog and the dog is a good fit for you. By the next day I had Zion in my arms. This was the absolute best experience I have ever had buying a dog. She offers lifetime breeder support so any questions I may have she is there to answer them. Since having Zion we have continued to stay in contact with each other as she really cares about the puppies and their owners. I will not buy a puppy from anyone else ever again. If it’s not southern tribute farms I won’t buy it. Thank you so much grace for a wonderful experience. I couldn’t be more pleased. Zion is happy, healthy and growing so fast. 10 out of 10 highly recommend.
Ashley O.
Verified owner · Apr. 2025
Grace is very responsive and easy to work with. Any questions I had she was quick to answer. She was also very flexible with us regarding sending payments over and when and where to meet up. She drove about two hours in order for us to have our new best friend. We adopted Kobuk this past Friday and he’s been the sweetest boy and is acclimating very well with our other dogs and cats. I would definitely recommend and adopt from her again sometime.
