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Zaneca Aussies
- Smicksburg, PA
- Responds within a few days
Upcoming litters
Expected Australian Shepherd litter
Due Dec. 2025
Ready Jan. 30, 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Connie D., the breeder behind Zaneca Aussies located in Smicksburg, PA. We live in a 1500 acre fully functional Century farm. We have been raising Australian Shepherds for over 30 years and truly love this breed. We have devoted ourselves to keeping the integrity of the breed, focusing on health, intelligence, temperament and versatility.
Q. & A. with Connie
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black & white, red & white, black, 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.
Gecho
Went homeMale
Aura
Went homeFemale
Honey
Went homeFemale
Cadmus
Went homeMale
Black Pearl
Went homeFemale
Chief
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Connie
Connie 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 $250 non-refundable deposit and between $950 - $1,250 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Your non-refundable deposit is applied to the purchase price of your puppy. I will not ask for your deposit until I am sure that I have a puppy to offer you. This depends of the outcome of temperament testing at day 49. I do not place puppies by color alone but make sure each puppy is a good match for each placement.”
Contract & health guarantee
Connie 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 Connie 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 Connie 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
- 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
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
- Registration
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Connie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Smicksburg, PA
4052 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Pittsburgh Airport
4111 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Connie can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Connie
Club memberships
Connie is a member of Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA).
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder.
Connie has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Connie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Connie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Zaneca 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
Tilly, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Tilly
Tilly is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Connie decided to make her part of their program. Connie 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.
Odessa, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Odessa
Odessa is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Connie decided to make her part of their program. Connie 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.
Torben, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Torben
Torben is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Connie decided to make him part of their program. Connie 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.
Rollo, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Rollo
Rollo is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Connie decided to make him part of their program. Connie 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.
Keegan, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Keegan
Keegan is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Connie decided to make him part of their program. Connie 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.
Gin, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Gin
Gin is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Connie decided to make her part of their program. Connie 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
Zaneca 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
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.
Animal Genetics Panel, 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).
