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Sweets' Cattle Co and Australian Shepherds
- Violet Hill, AR
Meet the breeder
I'm Elysia G., the breeder behind Sweets' Cattle Co and Australian Shepherds located in Violet Hill, AR. We breed quality AKC and ASDR Australian Shepherds with a focus on their health, temperament and well being. Our dogs are all raised in our home and are exposed to farm animals and children. We put a lot of thought into our program and dogs to ensure we have quality dogs with proper bloodlines.
Q. & A. with Elysia
Why did you start breeding?
I got into breeding because I've been in love with Australian Shepherd breed since I was young. Their intelligence, their athleticism, their beauty, their heart. They are an incredible breed and I wanted to be a part of educating more people about them and ensuring that good genetics and temperaments were being put out into the world.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red merle, blue merle, 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.
Tundra
Went homeFemale
Aurora
Went homeFemale
Blizzard
Went homeFemale
Elsa
Went homeFemale
Cocoa
Went homeFemale
Aspen
Went homeMale
Ares
Went homeMale
Aphrodite
Went homeFemale
Hermes
Went homeMale
Zeus
Went homeMale
Apollo
Went homeMale
Athena
Went homeFemale
Hershey
Went homeFemale
Kiss
Went homeFemale
Butterfinger
Went homeMale
Snickers
Went homeFemale
Twix
Went homeMale
Heath
Went homeMale
KitKat
Went homeMale
Mars
Went homeMale
Crunch
Went homeMale
Baby Ruth
Went homeFemale
Reese's
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Elysia
Elysia 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $500 - $1,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Our prices include a guarantee, AKC/ASDR registration, microchips, first round of vaccinations, deworming, puppy socialization, a puppy pack, contract, and breeder support. Litter trained puppies. Deposits tell me that you are serious about purchasing a puppy through us. They are non refundable and it goes to the total price of the puppy. Once a deposit has been placed, you will be updated regularly on your puppy and their development.”
Contract & health guarantee
Elysia 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 Elysia 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 Elysia 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
- 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
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- 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 Elysia.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Violet Hill, AR
810 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Fayetteville Airport (Grannis Field)
291 miles away
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More about Elysia
Elysia has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Elysia was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Elysia is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sweets' Cattle Co and Australian Shepherds 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
Finn, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Finn
Finn is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Elysia decided to make him part of their program. Elysia 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.
Teeter, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Teeter
Teeter is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Elysia decided to make her part of their program. Elysia 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.
Winnie, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Winnie
Winnie is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Elysia decided to make her part of their program. Elysia 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.
Good health testing
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1).
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Sweets' Cattle Co and Australian Shepherds 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.
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 Elysia to bring home their puppies.
Brian K.
Verified owner · May 2025
+4Elysia was awesome throughout the entire experience. She was responsive, answered all our questions, and was fantastic to do business with. I would highly recommend her to anyone I know; and I already have. The only drawback to the whole experience was the fees added on to every payment on the good dog app
