Willowlake Australian Shepherds
- Dayton, OH
- Responds within a few days
Upcoming litters
Planned Australian Shepherd litter
Due May 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Heather S., the breeder behind Willowlake Australian Shepherds located in Dayton, OH. We strive to raise healthy and happy puppies from quality dogs. We prioritize health, temperament, and structure when considering a breeding pair. All of our dogs are dual registered with ASCA/AKC and we use Puppy Culture protocols on all our litters. We love our dogs and what we do, and we strive to make each puppy a great contribution to his or her forever home.
Q. & A. with Heather
Why did you start breeding?
My grandmother showed and bred Cocker Spaniels, so having my own kennel has always been a dream of mine. Once I became an empty nester, I knew that it was time to follow my dreams. It has been an absolute joy of a journey, and I am so happy to be able to share these wonderful dogs with other loving families and individuals.What makes your program special?
Our dogs are bred to produce healthy, sound, and versatile pups. Our ultimate goal is to produce athletic and well-structured canines that can excel within various performance venues and have the ability to be the greatest family companions. We take great care with each breeding to ensure we are producing puppies that are excellent representations of the breed. We love what we do and truly want the very best for our puppies and their forever families.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.
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Duchess
Went homeFemale
Dinah
Went homeFemale
Cheshire
Went homeFemale
Jabberwocky
Went homeMale
Rabbit
Went homeFemale
Queen
Went homeFemale
Caterpillar
Went homeFemale
Alice
Went homeFemale
5
Went homeMale
1
Went homeMale
3
Went homeFemale
2
Went homeFemale
4
Went homeMale
8
Went homeFemale
7
Went homeFemale
6
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Heather
Heather 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
"Puppies are the same price, regardless of show, pet, or color. Price includes AKC and ASCA registration forms, a 24-month genetic disease guarantee, first set of shots, deworming, and microchip,. We charge a non refundable application processing fee this amount is credited to the purchase price of your puppy."
Contract & health guarantee
Heather 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 Heather 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 Heather 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
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Heather.
Breeder's location
Meet in Dayton, OH
362 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at James M. Cox Dayton Airport
365 miles away
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Meet in Columbus, OH
301 miles away
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More about Heather
Club memberships
Heather is a member of Dayton Dog Training Club, Australian shepherd club of central florida, United States Australian Shepherd Association (USASA), and Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA).
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Heather has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Heather was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Heather is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Willowlake 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
Litter and program updates
Heather S.
Litter update on 26 Nov 2025 •
River and Addie's litter
Heather S.
Litter update on 21 Nov 2025 •
River and Addie's litter
Heather S.
Litter update on 10 Nov 2025 •
River and Addie's litter
Heather S.
Litter update on 09 Nov 2025 •We are starting to interact and play
River and Addie's litter
Heather S.
Litter update on 05 Nov 2025 •We started on mash and got our big kid upgrade
River and Addie's litter
Heather S.
Litter update on 03 Nov 2025 •
River and Addie's litter
Heather S.
Litter update on 28 Oct 2025 •Starting to get up on our feet
River and Addie's litter
Heather S.
Litter update on 26 Oct 2025 •River and Addie's litter
Heather S.
Litter update on 20 Oct 2025 •River and Addie's litter
Heather S.
Litter update on 17 Oct 2025 •They are here, puppies arrived October 15, 8 perfect little puppies. 4 boys 4 girls
River and Addie's litter
Parent dogs
Addie, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Addie
Addie is a female Australian Shepherd over 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Heather decided to make her part of their program. Heather 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.
Great health testing
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +2 more.Willow, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Willow
Willow is the perfect example of a versatile Aussie. She excels at everything I ask of her.
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Animal Genetics Panel, +5 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Willowlake 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.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation
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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Dentition
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
DNA Profile, PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 6 (NCL 6), Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), Intestinal Cobalamin Malabsorption (IGS), Australian Shepherd Type, Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Australian Shepherd Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Craniomandibular Osteopathy (CMO), Cone Degeneration, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), 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).
