Wayward Trails Kennel
- Bloomfield, NY ·
Meet the breeder
I'm Mary J., the breeder behind Wayward Trails Kennel located in Bloomfield, NY. My name is Mary. My main goal is to breed healthy, happy, family pets and find the perfect family for them. My breeding dogs are vet checked with excellent health results and AKC DNA + Health test have come back all clear. Although we all love the colored eyes and coats, often times color isn't the most important part of choosing a puppy. When possible, I try to match a puppy to a family according to their personalities. This seem to be the best way and I have never had a family dissatisfied with their puppy so far. I have had people pick out their puppy as soon as 2 weeks old. I do prefer that they pay the deposit then according to the order of first come first choose, they come at 4 weeks of age and make their choice then.
Q. & A. with Mary
Why did you start breeding?
I started with Yorkie Terriers about 25 years ago and although I still have and love Yorkies, I wanted to start a breeding program with Australian Shepherds and share my love for them with others through honest healthy breeding and with great representatives of the breed. My dogs have great health and personalities traits that will surely be passed to their puppies.What makes your program special?
My dogs are like my children. They live in my home and lay on my couch. They are loved and made to feel special. I do not have kennels where they sit outside. My puppies are born inside with us and handled daily. We treat each pup as though it will remain with us forever and we truly fall in love with every one of them. My chosen stud and dam are great examples of the breed with excellent health traits and personalities. I strive to find the perfect homes for the puppies where I know they will be loved and have wonderful lives.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red & white, black, red 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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Ellie
Went homeFemale
Sequoia
Went homeFemale
Whimsy
Went homeFemale
Charli
Went homeFemale
Angel
Went homeFemale
Iris
Went homeFemale
Dahlia
Went homeFemale
Blue
Went homeMale
Mostly black
Went homeFemale
Red
Went homeMale
Black and white tri color
Went homeFemale
Red merle
Went homeFemale
Red and white
Went homeMale
Red and white
Went homeFemale
Red Merle 1
Went homeMale
Red merle
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Mary
Mary 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.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Mary partners with them to find the best puppy match.
“We really try to place the right puppy with the right families. Favorite color of coat and eyes aren't always the best choice. Be open minded and see the puppy not the colors. ”
Price
“Price includes AKC registration upon proof of spay/neuter, all vaccinations, worming and vet check before leaving. No puppy will leave without a clean bill of health.We also have a health guarantee. If at your first vet visit, they find a problem your payment will be refunded upon return of the puppy. Price also includes a puppy pack with food, toys and a blanket with Mom's and litter mates scent. I require a $500.00 deposit to hold the puppy. If you back out, your deposit will not be refunded. If the puppy you choose has an issue, you will be refunded or the deposit can be transferred to another puppy. Due to taxes and good dog charges, my next litter will be $1863.75. Thanks for understanding.”
Contract & health guarantee
Mary 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 Mary 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 Mary 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
- Socialized in new places
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Basic obedience & manners
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Mary.
Breeder's location
Meet in Bloomfield, NY
3894 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet in Rochester, NY
3888 miles away
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More about Mary
Club memberships
Mary is a member of Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA) and United States Australian Shepherd Association (USASA).
Mary has been a member of Good Dog for 12 months
Mary was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Mary is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Wayward Trails 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
Blaze, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Blaze
Blaze is a beautiful example of a red Merle Australian Shepherd. He is full of energy, but not hyper, loves to play and go for walks. He a little reserved (our fault as he wasn't socialized enough when he was young) but extremely loyal. He is super smart and one of the easiest dogs to housebreak that I have ever owned. He is a joy and absolutely loves my son.
Good health testing
DNA Profile, DNA Disease Panel, +1 more.
Koda, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Koda
Koda is such a sweetheart. Very kind, loving, loyal, and boy is she smart! l She absolutely loves going for walks. We take our dogs hiking a lot and she really enjoys that. Koda is also a very good Mom. She adores her babies.
Good health testing
DNA Profile, DNA Disease Panel, +1 more.
Parent health testing
Good level
Wayward Trails 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.
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), DNA Profile, 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Mary to bring home their puppies.
Sarah W.
Verified owner · June 2026
Mary was such an excellent person to work with. We’ve had our puppy Sequoia for almost a month now, and you can tell she had a healthy upbringing. She had a perfect bill of health, was quick to bond with us and our other dog, and is overall a wonderful puppy. Mary was very responsive and accommodating with pick up, since we live 6 hours away. She loves the breed and loves her dogs/puppies.
