Woodhaven Australian Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Michelle C., the breeder behind Woodhaven Australian Shepherds located in Prescott, AZ. I commit myself towards preparing each one of my puppies to thrive in their new homes, and enjoy working with their new families so that they can raise their beloved companions with confidence!
Q. & A. with Michelle
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red merle, blue merle, red, and black 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
Went homeMale
Brazen
Went homeMale
Mud-Z
Went homeMale
Kitty
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Michelle
Michelle 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $2,500 - $3,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes initial puppy vaccinations, wormings, microchip, Board Certified Eye Exam, registered with AKC and ASCA. May be refundable depending on circumstances regarding the litter and what client is looking for.”
Contract & health guarantee
Michelle 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 Michelle 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 Michelle 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 Michelle.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Prescott, AZ
1949 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
1951 miles away
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More about Michelle
Club memberships
Michelle is a member of OceanView Australian Shepherd Club, Central Valley Australian Shepherd Club, United States Australian Shepherd Association (USASA), and Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA).
Michelle has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Michelle was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Michelle is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Woodhaven 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
Posey, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Posey
Posey is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Michelle decided to make her part of their program. Michelle 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
Excellent level
Woodhaven 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.
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), 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).
