Wildlings Australian Shepherds
- Newport, RI
- Responds within a few days
Upcoming litters
Expected Australian Shepherd litter
Due May 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Emily K., the breeder behind Wildlings Australian Shepherds located in Newport, RI. Our dogs are bred for health, temperament, and intelligence. We strive to produce the best overall pets and family members. The loyalty and loving disposition of this breed are simply the best! We put a great deal of effort into raising our litters to ensure our puppy families will have the best experience raising their new family members.
Q. & A. with Emily
Why did you start breeding?
I ALWAYS knew i wanted to work with dogs. I just never knew the direction i would end up in, at first i got into rescue, rehabilitation and training. I spent years rescuing dogs off death row, setting them up for success then find them amazing second chance homes. I knew early on that "you are a product of your environment" and had most the dogs i came across on death row had been set up for success from the start, then their lives would have been drastically different.What makes your program special?
Puppies are brought into the world meticulously planned. Parent dogs are purposely paired not only based off complimentary genetics and pedigrees but for their personality, temperment, energy and drive as well. Our dogs are raised in house and under foot- puppies included. This gives puppies a jump start on desensitization to all the sights, sounds and smells of our house. We have 5 kids and are a very active family. Rest assured your puppy will be pretty bomb proof by the time it comes home. The most important and foundational pillar of what sets our program apart is ENS (Early Neurological Stimulation) - introducing pups to minor stressors in order to help them work through stress in a healthy way. This is how we help set pups and familes up for success, by providing the puppies with their own set of tools they can tap into later in life that will help them work through stress, uncomfortable situations and new situations with ease. It is a highly unrealistic to bubble wrap our puppies and expect them to take on the world without reactivity. Here they learn to work through early and in a healthy way. Success starts with the breeder.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red merle, blue 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.
Zazu
Went homeMale
Boy 8
Went homeMale
Beaver
Went homeMale
Dragon
Went homeMale
Shark
Went homeMale
Kitty
Went homeFemale
Catnap
Went homeMale
Worm
Went homeMale
Rafikki
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Emily
Emily 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
"Price is the same reguardless of sex, coat color or eye color. There is a 500$ non refundable deposit that is required to be added to the waitlist and is then deducted of your puppies final price. Puppies go home at 8 weeks of age with AKC limited registration, 4 dewormings completed, vet check and age appropriate vaccinations. Non refundable 500$ deposit to hold your spot on the waitlist. We have families who will wait a year in advance because we only have one litter a year."
Contract & health guarantee
Emily 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 Emily 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 Emily directly.
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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- 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
- Microchip
Extras
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Emily.
Breeder's location
Meet in Newport, RI
365 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Rhode Island T. F. Green Airport
368 miles away
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More about Emily
Club memberships
Emily is a member of Rhode Island kennel club, American Kennel Club, Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA), and United States Australian Shepherd Association (USASA).
Certifications & recognitions
American Kennel Club Canine College, CHIC Certified, Virtual Home Manners Evaluator , AKC Trick Dog Evaluator, AKC S.T.A.R Puppy Instructor, AKC Judging Education (In Progress), AKC Canine Genetics Certification, AKC Temperament Test (ATT) Evaluator , AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Evaluator, AKC Certified Steward, AKC Junior Showmanship Recognition , AKC Conformation Showing.
Emily has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 years
Emily was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Emily is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Wildlings 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
Cowboy, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Cowboy
Hips | Good | Elbows | Normal Eyes | Normal/ Clear March 2026 DOB: July, 29, 2022 Genetic Clear Canine Multifocal Retinopathy (CMR1) | Clear | Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA) | Clear | Craniomandibular Osteopathy (CMO) | Clear | Day Blindness | Clear | Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) | Clear | Hereditary Cataracts | Clear | Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa | Clear | MDR1 Drug Sensitivity | Clear | Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 6, (NCL 6) | Clear | Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 8, (NCL 8) | Clear | Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRCD) | Clear | Urate Kidney & Bladder Stones | Clear S Locus | SS | M Locus | m/m | T Locus (CG) | E Locus | E/E | D Locus | D/D Height at Withers: 21" Weight: 55 lbs Meet Cowboy A powerful, athletic 55 pound dog who blends speed, structure, and an exceptionally gentle temperament. Cowboy thrives in performance sports, particularly FastCAT and agility, where his natural speed and enthusiasm truly shine. He has also begun his journey in the conformation ring and is already placing impressively, especially for a newcomer in that environment and as a fully working line bred dog. What truly sets Cowboy apart, however, is his personality. He is an absolute love bug, incredibly affectionate, gentle, and eager to connect. He melts into your lap for attention and has a soft, kind nature with not a mean bone in his body. He’s the type of dog who balances his athleticism with a calm, easygoing presence at home. In terms of energy, Cowboy sits comfortably at a medium level. He enjoys activity and engagement but is not overwhelming or difficult to live with. His drive is low to medium, making him a great fit for homes looking for a capable dog without extreme intensity. Cowboy has been introduced to sheep work, though he does not possess the strong eye contact or confidence typically required for high level herding. While he comes from working lines, his strengths lean more toward companionship and sport rather than stock work. As a sire, Cowboy is known for producing striking puppies with rich, high red intensity, often resulting in dark chocolates and deep copper tones that are highly sought after. Overall, Cowboy consistently produces well rounded puppies with great temperaments, moderate energy levels, and eye catching looks, ideal for active homes, sport prospects, and families wanting a loving, stable companion.
Good health testing
Full Embark Panel.Tillie, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Tillie
Red Merle Female AKC Registered OFA Pending MDR1- Carrier Height: 20 in Weight: 42 Lbs Tillie is high energy + high drive. She comes from strong working lines as well as confirmation lines. Tillie is the dog that will hike a 4k elevation mountain in 3.8 miles and still want to play frisbee after. She's the best sidekick and goes everywhere we go. She is insanely smart and always keeps me on my toes, however there isn't a more loyal dog out there.
Good health testing
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Australian Shepherd
About Bronco
Black Tri Male AKC Registered Genetic Clear Height: Weight: 45 Bronco is an easy going pup, an avid lover of any body of water. He's confident in himself and his surroundings yet calm cool and collected. He problem solves with ease, never strays far from the pack and reads the room extremely well.
Good health testing
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Parent health testing
Great level
Wildlings 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.
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.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
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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).
