White Bear Farms
Meet the breeder
I'm Joe & Corinna W., the breeder behind White Bear Farms located in Mcconnells, SC. We offer top-quality, AKC-registered Australian Shepherd puppies. We love the breed and want to share that with our peers. Each of our dogs has brought so much happiness to us throughout their lives. We want to do our part to produce wonderful, healthy dogs that can bring other people joy as well, and we strive to provide each of our puppies with loving homes where they can live happy lives.
Q. & A. with Joe & Corinna
Why did you start breeding?
We've had Australian Shepherds for years and just genuinely love the breed but also love animals in general. We were blessed with an opportunity of both time and finances to start breeding and help better the breed and provide people with the wonderful dogs we know and love.What makes your program special?
Not only are our breeding dogs family pets but they work our small farm daily.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Joe & Corinna
Joe & Corinna 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 non-refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $1,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Akc registration. Can come with limited or full depending on the application. We ask for a $200 deposit to hold your puppy which is a part of the final total. Non Refundable unless circumstances that are not in the other party's control are at play.”
Contract & health guarantee
Joe & Corinna 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 Joe & Corinna 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 Joe & Corinna 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 Joe & Corinna.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Mcconnells, SC
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Charlotte Douglas Airport
More about Joe & Corinna
Joe & Corinna has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Joe & Corinna was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Joe & Corinna is a trusted Good Dog breeder
White Bear Farms 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
Walker, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Walker
Walker is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Joe & Corinna decided to make him part of their program. Joe & Corinna 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.
Good health testing
Full Embark Panel.
Jolene, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Jolene
Jolene is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Joe & Corinna decided to make her part of their program. Joe & Corinna 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
White Bear Farms 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.
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), DNA Disease Panel, Full Embark 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).
