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Whitney Hill Aussies
Meet the breeder
I'm Margaret M., the breeder behind Whitney Hill Aussies located in Mora, NM. Our wonderful and awesome Aussies welcome you to Whitney Hill! We are breeders of exceptionally brilliant Australian Shepherds. We have high expectations for our puppies and strive to place each puppy in an enriching and loving home. It would be our pleasure to introduce your family to your next Australian Shepherd!
Q. & A. with Margaret
Why did you start breeding?
Australian Shepherds have always been one of my favorite breeds because they are so smart, loyal, and versatile. I always knew that I would have an Australian Shepherd in my life and the idea of breeding felt so natural. I love sharing these wonderful dogs with others!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 passionate about my work and look forward to connecting with you!What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are blue merle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Margaret
Margaret 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 $600 - $1,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Pups are fully vaccinated at 6 weeks, wormed regularly .Blue eyed dogs are additional cost. Merles are always on the higher price end. Puppies available now. checks accepted. also other forms of tea. payments.”
Contract & health guarantee
Margaret 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 Margaret 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 Margaret 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 Margaret.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Mora, NM
5260 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Abq
5354 miles away
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More about Margaret
Club memberships
Margaret is a member of Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA).
Margaret has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Margaret was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Margaret is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Whitney Hill Aussies 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
Smokey, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Smokey
Smokey is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Margaret decided to make him part of their program. Margaret 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
Great level
Whitney Hill Aussies 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.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
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).
