Telltale Australian Shepherds
Breeder of Australian Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm , the breeder behind Telltale Australian Shepherds located in Rutland, MA. My first priority is that pups are placed in the right home where they will thrive as members of the family. Puppy buyers will be members of the Telltale family and encouraged to join our litter-specific Facebook groups so we can all watch our puppies grow and share experiences and successes.
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Why did you start breeding?
I started working for a local breeder and fell in love with raising litters of puppies.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Getting a puppy from
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.
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
Contract & health guarantee
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 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 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from .
Breeder's location
Meet in Rutland, MA
368 miles away
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More about
Club memberships
is a member of Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA).
has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Telltale 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
Marvel, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Marvel
https://www.telltaleaussie.com/marvel2
Great health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +1 more.
Shade, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Shade
Shade is a female Australian Shepherd over 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, decided to make her part of their program. 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
Excellent level
Telltale 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.
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.
Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, 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).
