I'm Lori C., the breeder behind Vortex Australian Shepherds located in Covington, TN. Our dogs are bred for health, temperament, and intelligence. We strive to produce the best overall pets and family members. We are dog lovers through and through! Our pups are such an important part of our lives, and we can’t imagine being without them. It’s an amazing experience as breeders to provide others with puppies that we know will bring them the same joy!
Q. & A. with Lori
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our 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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Male 2
Went home
Male
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Lori
Lori 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
Connect with Lori to learn more details about pricing.
“Price includes
Age appropriate vaccines and
wormings
Sire /Dam genetic health screenings
Puppy socialization
Early neurological stimulation days 3 to 16
nail trims
Tail and front dew claws removed. All deposits are non refundable unless discussed and approved for circumstance. We want our babies in their perfect home.”
Contract & health guarantee
Lori 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 Lori 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 Lori directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Lori.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Covington, TN
710 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Memphis Airport
742 miles away
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More about Lori
Lori has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Lori was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Lori is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Vortex 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
Grace, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Grace
Grace is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lori decided to make her part of their program. Lori 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.
Delta, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Delta
Delta is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lori decided to make her part of their program. Lori 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.
Oakley, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Oakley
Oakley is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lori decided to make her part of their program. Lori 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
Vortex 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, 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).