I'm Judith L., the breeder behind Spunky Farms Aussies located in Saginaw, MI. All our Aussies are AKC registered, and they are also obedience trained, therapy dog trained, OFA certified for their hips, elbows, and eyes. They also get a full genetic panel done on all of our Aussies. We're a small hobby breeding project. We love these dogs so much and know you will too.
Q. & A. with Judith
What makes your program special?
We love these dogs so much and treat them as full-time family members. Our love and passion are poured into the well-being of our dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red merle and blue merle. 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.
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Judith
Judith 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 $1,000 - $1,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Deposits are non-refundable, this is because we have taken a puppy off the market and held it for you, Which means that there were other people interested in that puppy that have had to move on. They thought the puppy was no longer available.”
Contract & health guarantee
Judith 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 Judith 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 Judith directly.
Spunky Farms 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
Roxy, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Roxy
Roxy is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Judith decided to make her part of their program. Judith 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.
Mack, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Mack
Mack is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Judith decided to make him part of their program. Judith 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
Excellent level
Spunky Farms 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.
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.
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific)
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).