A&M Australian Shepherds

  • Squaw Valley, CA
  • Responds within a day

Upcoming litters

Cynder
Foxy

Planned Australian Shepherd litter

Due Mar. 2026

Ready May 2026
Hyde
Willow

Planned Australian Shepherd litter

Due Apr. 2026

Ready June 2026

Meet the breeder

I'm Amanda T., the breeder behind A&M Australian Shepherds located in Squaw Valley, CA. We cherish each of our dogs and puppies, and we do everything we can to make sure that they get the best lives possible. That includes everything from choosing healthy parents with good temperaments, to proper socialization and daily care, to placing them in loving homes with wonderful families. We strive to provide each of our puppies and their families with a truly positive experience!

Q. & A. with Amanda

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include red & white, black & white, blue merle, black tri, red tri, and red merle. Australian Shepherd puppies include red & white, black & white, red merle, blue merle, black tri-color, and red tri-color. Toy Australian Shepherd puppies include red merle and red tri. 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.

Getting a puppy from Amanda

Amanda has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

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 $300 - $1,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“A holding deposit that is nonrefundable is required to hold a pup they chose. The remaining balance is do upon puppy pick up date.”

Contract & health guarantee

Amanda 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 Amanda 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 Amanda directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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on Good Dog

When you pay and communicate on Good Dog, you’re covered by Payment Protection.

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
      • Socialized with children
      • 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
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Squaw Valley, CA

2261 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Flexible meeting point

Amanda can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Amanda

  • Amanda has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years

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

  • Amanda’s links

Amanda is a trusted Good Dog breeder

A&M 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

A&M 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.

  • 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Amanda to bring home their puppies.

  • Kathy B.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

    A wonderful experience. Amanda was so helpful in helping me. Couldn't ask for a better experience

  • DD

    Don D.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2024

    We picked up our puppy on 9/21/24. Amanda answered all of our questions, supplied us with all the paperwork and food. Maggie Mae has had an amazing week, eager to scout out her new surroundings. Met a few young children and her new large family. Adapting quite well.

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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.

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