Twist'n Tops Farm & Kennel
Meet the breeder
I'm J C H., the breeder behind Twist'n Tops Farm & Kennel located in Doswell, VA. Our puppies have the temperament to be amazing family members and the drive and trainability to do the job they were bred to do. We focus on breeding dogs that have enough working drive to keep up with our lifestyle, but also have amazing temperaments and can quickly adapt to a calm family setting.
Q. & A. with J C
Why did you start breeding?
My husband wanted an Aussie.... I found a breeder locally and purchased a male blue merle 22 years ago. "Cotton" turned out to be my heart dog and it was down hill from there. The loyalty and intelligence that this breed shows is contagious. I simply love the breed. I had been a breeder for 20 years and all of my original dogs are gone now. I lost my last dog from the originating bloodlines last year at the age of 17. So, with new bloodlines and 2 wonderful dogs that are perfect examples of their breed I decided to start breeding Australian Shepherds again.What makes your program special?
Our dogs are a daily part of everything we do. They are part of our family and not just for breeding. Our puppies are raised inside of our home and they are exposed to all of the wonders of a horse farm along with 4 grand children to keep them busy!What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red merle, blue merle, and black 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.
Blue Merle Male
Went homeMale
Little Man
Went homeMale
Chunk
Went homeMale
Spud
Went homeMale
Blue Merle Female
Went homeFemale
Tri Girl
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from J C
J C 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 $700 - $1,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“ASDR Standard Australian Shepherd pups. Blue eyes and naturally bobbed tails. Ready 9/7/22. All deposits put down on a specific puppy are NON-REFUNDABLE, no exceptions, unless something out of my control while the puppy is with me.”
Contract & health guarantee
J C 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 J C 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 J C 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 J C.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Doswell, VA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Richmond Airport (Byrd Field)
More about J C
J C has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
J C was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
J C’s links
J C is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Twist'n Tops Farm & Kennel 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
Doodles, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Doodles
"Doodles" is a 43lb Black Tri w/Copper points female. At 43lbs, she is the perfect size for a standard Aussie. She is AKC/ASDR registered.
Uploaded health tests
Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1).
Sugar, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Sugar
"Sugar" is a Blue Merle w/Copper points male ASDR registered. He is 54lbs and one solid muscle. He is a lover boy and has never met a stranger.
Uploaded health tests
Intestinal Cobalamin Malabsorption (IGS CUBN Exon 53), Border Collie Type.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Twist'n Tops Farm & Kennel 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.
Intestinal Cobalamin Malabsorption (IGS CUBN Exon 53), Border Collie Type, Intestinal Cobalamin Malabsorption (IGS), Australian Shepherd Type, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Australian Shepherd Type, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1)
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).
