Williams Shepherds

Phyllis W.

Breeder of Miniature Australian Shepherds

  • Tallapoosa, GA

Meet the breeder

I'm Phyllis W., the breeder behind Williams Shepherds located in Tallapoosa, GA. We value responsible breeding practices and want to do our part to ensure the Australian Shepherd will continue to thrive. We give our dogs the best lives possible. We are looking for families and individuals that will provide our puppies with the same level of love and care.

Q. & A. with Phyllis

  • What makes your program special?

    We take great lengths in assuring our dogs are healthy and well taken care of. Our litters are born inside in a climate controlled area and remain indoors where they are well socialized until they leave with their new family.

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and a kennel on my property.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Phyllis

Phyllis 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 $600 - $1,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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"The price includes the reserve deposit, ASDR registry application, age appropriate vaccinations, deworming, vet exam and puppy pack (mom scented blanket, puppy food, toy). 200.00 deposit to hold puppy. Balance due when puppy is picked up."

Contract & health guarantee

Phyllis 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 Phyllis 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 Phyllis 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
      • Socialized with children
      • Daily handling
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Food & treats
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Phyllis.

Breeder's location

Meet in Tallapoosa, GA

568 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta Airport

537 miles away

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Meet in Chattanooga, TN

512 miles away

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More about Phyllis

  • Phyllis has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

    Phyllis was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

Phyllis is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Williams 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Williams 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 Miniature Australian Shepherds.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • DNA Disease Panel, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC)

    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 Phyllis to bring home their puppies.

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    Susan O.

    Verified owner · July 2025

    Phyllis was great to work with. She provides such a warm and loving environment for these puppies to come into the world and get ready for there forever homes. I would highly recommend working with her.

    Madison L.

    Verified owner · July 2025

    Phyllis was so wonderful to work with while searching for our puppy! She was so kind and responsive. She constantly gave us updates on our girl which was wonderful leading up to taking her home! Upon meeting Phyllis and her family you can immediately tell how much love and care they give all of their dogs and puppies. If we were ever feeling like it was time for another puppy in our family we would no doubt come to her for another! Our puppy is so healthy, sweet, intelligent, patient and definitely socialized! It could not be going better. We highly recommend a puppy from Phyllis, our family is so happy!

    Mia P.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2025

    From the moment I started the process with Phyllis, I knew I was in good hands. She made everything so easy and stress-free. Before I even picked up my pup, Phyllis bathed her and sent me a bunch of pictures as she grew, which helped me feel even more connected to her. When I finally went to bring her home, Phyllis sent me off with a blanket that had my pup’s family scent, which really helped soothe her during the drive and made her transition so much easier. Phyllis didn’t just provide a puppy, she made sure that the whole experience was special from start to finish. She gave me a bag of food, toys, and all the information I needed to feel confident in caring for my new pup. Her thoughtfulness and attention to detail made all the difference and helped make the experience memorable and seamless. I am so excited to have my new pup, and I’m so grateful to Phyllis for being so supportive throughout the process. If I ever decide to get another puppy, I would absolutely go through Phyllis again. She made bringing my new furry friend home an unforgettable experience, and I can’t recommend her enough to anyone looking for a caring breeder!

  • Wesley F.

    Verified owner · July 2025

    Phyllis is such a great woman. For the beginning she kept in constant contact with us on our little Lilah. Meeting Phyllis in person you can understand her passion for these beautiful babies. The ride home was great and having the pup blanket prepared our little ball of fluff to ride for 2 hours. Once we got her home and let her adjust we let Phyllis know how she was adjusting. We are so in love with this little girl and will continue to keep in contact with Phyllis with updates. Sometime in the future I hope to get another wonderful puppy from her

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    Becky S.

    Verified owner · June 2025

    We couldn’t have found a better breeder than Phyllis!! She was so accommodating with letting us come to see her puppies, before making a final decision (which was made on the spot)! Very thankful for the pictures and videos she sent us of Marley.. throughout the journey! Phyllis is very knowledgeable of this breed and loves her fur babies wholeheartedly!! Thank you, Phyllis… for our new little addition to our family!! Marley is such a joy to have!

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    Grant W.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2025

    I had such a great experience working with Phyllis. From the very beginning, she was warm, knowledgeable, and incredibly helpful. She kept me updated every step of the way, answered all my questions, and made the entire process feel smooth and stress-free. Most importantly, the puppy I brought home is absolutely perfect — healthy, happy, and clearly well taken care of. It’s obvious that Phyllis puts so much love and care into what she does. I couldn’t be more grateful to her for bringing this amazing dog into my life. If you’re considering getting a puppy through her, I genuinely can’t recommend her enough. Thank you again, Phyllis!

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.