Winner Aussies
Meet the breeder
I'm Irene W., the breeder behind Winner Aussies located in De Graff, OH. Our puppies will be AKC registered Australian Shepherd’s. These puppies come from DNA health tested parents who also have hip, shoulder, heart, thyroid and eye certifications, which means the puppies will not be affected with any of the 180+ known genetic disorders. Our dogs are also tested negative for brucellosis. The pups are raised in our home with us, but also have access to our large country yard. We start each puppy with ENS from days 3-16. We believe the work we do here in the early days, sets each puppy up for success and the best temperament possible. Beyond this time, we raise them all holistically, expose each puppy to car rides, nail trimmings, blow driers, kitty pools, toys, vet checks, other pets, kids of all ages, and lots of love and attention. We take extra care to help them become super friendly, tolerant, well-trained puppies. Our puppies will come with a toy, a little bag of food, a two-year health guarantee and a lifetime support from (myself) the breeder. We require a $200 non-refundable deposit to hold your puppy. Puppies will be sold with AKC limited registration. We respect this breed as working dogs and make it our priority to place our puppies where both Owner and Aussie will be happy for years to come. I’m looking forward to getting to know and work with you!
Q. & A. with Irene
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red merle and blue merle. 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.
Black tri male 2
Went homeMale
Black tri male 3
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Black tri male 1
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Red tri female 2
Went homeFemale
Red tri female 3
Went homeFemale
Red tri female 1
Went homeFemale
BTM - DK blue collar
Went homeMale
BTM - LT blue
Went homeMale
BTM - black collar
Went homeMale
BTM - Gray collar
Went homeMale
BTM - red collar
Went homeMale
Blue Merle female
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Irene
Irene 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
Connect with Irene to learn more details about pricing.
“The price includes the guarantee, AKC registration, a healthy puppy, very well socialized and a lifelong support from the breeder. Tri-colored puppies start around $1,000 and merle puppies start around $1,600.”
Contract & health guarantee
Irene 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 Irene 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 Irene 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 Irene.
Breeder’s location
Meet in De Graff, OH
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Columbus Airport
More about Irene
Irene has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Irene was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Irene is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Winner 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
Mitzi, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Mitzi
Mitzi is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Irene decided to make her part of their program. Irene 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.
Maizie, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Maizie
Maizie is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Irene decided to make her part of their program. Irene 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.
Duke, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Duke
Duke is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Irene decided to make him part of their program. Irene 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
Winner 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 (rDVM, not registered)
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 (rDVM, not registered)
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 Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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 (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)
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).
