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Tender Mercies Aussies and Heelers
Meet the breeder
I'm Laura B., the breeder behind Tender Mercies Aussies and Heelers located in Marana, AZ. We offer top-quality Australian Shepherds and Australian Cattle Dogs that are beautiful and versatile beloved companions. We are a focused program striving to produce dogs that excel in all areas of life! It is our passion is to breed well-rounded puppies and connect them with loving forever homes.
Q. & A. with Laura
Why did you start breeding?
We love this breed! Our dogs have brought us so much love and happiness that we decided to start our own responsible breeding program by producing the highest quality dogs and providing them a wonderful life with wonderful families.What makes your program special?
We have high expectations for our puppies and love investing our time in their well-being. Our ultimate goal is to produce athletic and well-structured canines that can excel within various activities and have the ability to be the greatest family companions.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Australian Shepherd puppies include black, red merle, blue merle, and red. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Getting a puppy from Laura
Laura 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 $300 - $1,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price dependent on breed and registration. Puppies are health guaranteed, socialized, receive quality vet care, vaccinations, and microchipped. Doggy door and litterbox trained. ”
Contract & health guarantee
Laura 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 Laura 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 Laura 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 Laura.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Marana, AZ
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Tucson Airport
More about Laura
Laura has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Laura was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Laura is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Tender Mercies Aussies and Heelers 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 health testing
Australian Cattle Dog
Australian Shepherd
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Tender Mercies Aussies and Heelers 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 Cattle Dogs.
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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).
