I'm Tori V., the breeder behind VanHorn Australian Shepherds located in Crooksville, OH. I am a small, home-based breeder with large expectations for my Australian Shepherds! I’m passionate about Australian Shepherds and am excited to responsibly share them with the world. I offer top-quality, loving puppies. I look forward to connecting you with your new pup!
Q. & A. with Tori
Why did you start breeding?
I have always loved dogs and was excited to establish my breeding program. I have enjoyed the journey, and I am a proud breeder with a focus on temperament and the overall mental and physical health of my puppies. I love placing happy, healthy puppies with loving families.
What makes your program special?
It's a personal passion and hobby of mine to help spread love and joy through breeding Aussies. I am devoted to ensuring there are happy and healthy dogs for others to enjoy.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 6
Went home
Female
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 6
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Boy 7
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Tori
Tori 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 $100 non-refundable deposit and between $800 - $1,400 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Tori 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 Tori 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 Tori directly.
VanHorn 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
Litter and program updates
Tori V.
Litter update on 17 May •
They are now 6 weeks of age. They received their health exams and vaccinations. They will be ready for their furever home end of May.
Max and Rose's litter
Tori V.
Program update on 24 Apr. •
This litter is now three weeks of age.
* eyes are opening
*finding their voice🤣
*getting lots of snuggles from my kids and I
*learning my voice and showing excitement when I wake them all up🥹
…
Parent dogs
Ruby, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Ruby
Ruby is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Tori decided to make her part of their program. Tori 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.
Max, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Max
Max is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Tori decided to make him part of their program. Tori 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.
Max, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Max
Max is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Tori decided to make him part of their program. Tori 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.
Bo, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Bo
Bo is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Tori decided to make him part of their program. Tori 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.
Daisy, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Daisy
Daisy is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Tori decided to make her part of their program. Tori 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.
Rose, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Rose
Rose is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Tori decided to make her part of their program. Tori 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
VanHorn 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.
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).