Sweets' Cattle Co and Australian Shepherds

Elysia G.

Breeder of Australian Shepherds

Violet Hill, AR ·

Available puppies

Dougal

Ready Sept. 27

4 weeks old · Male

Marsali

Ready Sept. 27

4 weeks old · Female

Roger

Ready Sept. 27

4 weeks old · Male

Ian

Ready Sept. 27

4 weeks old · Male

Fergus

Ready Sept. 27

4 weeks old · Male

Brianna

Ready Sept. 27

4 weeks old · Female

Jamie

Ready Sept. 27

4 weeks old · Male

Frank

Ready Sept. 27

4 weeks old · Male

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 home
Female
Aurora
Went home
Female
Blizzard
Went home
Female
Elsa
Went home
Female
Cocoa
Went home
Female
Aspen
Went home
Male
Ares
Went home
Male
Aphrodite
Went home
Female
Hermes
Went home
Male
Zeus
Went home
Male
Apollo
Went home
Male
Athena
Went home
Female
Butterfinger
Went home
Male
Hershey
Went home
Female
Kiss
Went home
Female
Snickers
Went home
Female
Twix
Went home
Male
Heath
Went home
Male
KitKat
Went home
Male
Mars
Went home
Male
Crunch
Went home
Male
Baby Ruth
Went home
Female
Reese's
Went home
Female

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

“Matching you with the right puppy is important to us. Please reach out for more information on puppies and how we process matching new families with puppies. ”

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.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Fayetteville Airport (Grannis Field)

291 miles away

More about Elysia

Elysia has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Elysia was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Elysia’s links
- Facebook
- Website

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
Elysia 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