Virginia's Australian Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Virginia R., the breeder behind Virginia's Australian Shepherds located in Saint Charles, IL. We have two females and one male Australian Shepherd that are standard size. They all have clear panels. We can take pride in our puppies. We have developed several protocols to ensure the health and well-being of all of our dogs. It’s our top priority to make sure each of our puppy families welcomes a happy and healthy new family member into their homes!
Q. & A. with Virginia
Why did you start breeding?
We had gotten our male puppy from a breeder and then a few weeks later we got two female puppies from another breeder and everyone kept asking us if we would consider breeding and I told my husband I would love to learn about it and do it because I love puppies, but as long as we aren’t doing it to make money And doing it to raise healthy puppies for families.What makes your program special?
We are very hands-on we spend time with them daily. We start potty training at three weeks we expose them to every sound and experience. We possibly can we introduced them to other animals we start leash training we do everything we can to prepare them to make it easy transition to your home.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are 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.
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Virginia
Virginia 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 refundable deposit and between $300 - $500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“We base our fees basically on to cover cost for food, shots, do you worming, micro, chipping, and vet visits. We asked for a $200 deposit to hold your dog. We will not listen any longer and we do not expect the rest until the time of pick up or delivery.”
Contract & health guarantee
Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Saint Charles, IL
602 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Chicago O'Hare Airport
584 miles away
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More about Virginia
Virginia has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Virginia was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Virginia’s links
Virginia is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Virginia's 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
Nikki, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Nikki
Nikki is. A sweet loving black tri. She is so good with babies and loves being a mom. She is very protective of them and of us. S
Jojo, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Jojo
Jojo is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Virginia decided to make her part of their program. Virginia 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.
Brody, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Brody
Brody is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Virginia decided to make him part of their program. Virginia 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
Virginia's 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.
DNA Disease Panel
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).
