Van Tassel Australian Shepherds
- Covington, WA
Meet the breeder
I'm Natalie V., the breeder behind Van Tassel Australian Shepherds located in Covington, WA. Mindy, Jewel, and Natalie are actively involved in the sport and passion of dog showing being involved in the fancy and sports for the last 7 years. Our mentor is Katie Knudtson of Remedy Australian Shepherds, who brings over 25 years of experience in breeding and showing Australian Shepherds.
Q. & A. with Natalie
Why did you start breeding?
This is our first co-bred litter.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.
Getting a puppy from Natalie
Natalie 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.
Natalie partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape.
“We place our puppies based on temperament and best fit for each home. While we do not place strictly based on sex or color, we do keep your preferences in mind as we make the best possible match for both the puppy and the family. All puppies are sold on a spay/neuter contract.”
Price
“All puppies are sold on a spay/neuter agreement. Puppies will go home with AKC/ASCA registration, an vet exam, first set of vaccines, an OFA eye exam, 3 doses of dewormer, and MDR1 test results. $500 non-refundable deposit required to hold a puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Natalie 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 Natalie 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 Natalie 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
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Food & treats
- AKC registration
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Natalie.
Breeder's location
Meet in Covington, WA
2287 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Seattle–Tacoma Airport
2296 miles away
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Meet in Spokane, WA
2068 miles away
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More about Natalie
Club memberships
Natalie is a member of American Kennel Club, Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA), and United States Australian Shepherd Association (USASA).
Natalie has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Natalie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Natalie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Van Tassel 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
Poppins, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Poppins
Poppins * OFA hips excellent * OFA elbows normal * MDR1 M/n (Carrier) * Full dentition / scissor bite * Clear eyes * Clear remaining panel by parentage
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Van Tassel 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.
Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
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).
