I'm the breeder behind Atena Australian Shepherds located in Charleston, WV. All of our dogs are loved as family members. We cherish our puppies from birth until they leave our arms to snuggle into yours! We are dedicated to always providing our buyers and our puppies with a positive experience, which includes remaining committed to responsible practices when it comes to breeding, training, and homing our puppies.
Nicola is a member of a club
American Stock Dog Registry
Pythagoras
Male • Went Home May 21, 2023
Australian Shepherd
Aristotle
Male • Went Home May 21, 2023
Australian Shepherd
Aspasia
Female • Went Home May 21, 2023
Australian Shepherd
Aesara
Female • Went Home May 21, 2023
Australian Shepherd
Perictione
Female • Went Home May 21, 2023
Australian Shepherd
Plato
Male • Went Home May 21, 2023
Australian Shepherd
Diotima
Female • Went Home May 21, 2023
Australian Shepherd
Socrates
Male • Went Home May 21, 2023
Australian Shepherd
Girl 5
Female • Went Home May 21, 2023
Australian Shepherd
Heraclitus
Male • Went Home May 21, 2023
Australian Shepherd
Nicola 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. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. 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.
Please contact the breeder to get more information about pricing.
Nicola 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 Nicola 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 Nicola directly.
Puppies are exposed to multiple adult dogs, other humans, cat, various sounds, toys and receive human attention daily.
All puppies are vaccinated and microchipped before leaving our home.
Your puppy may come with extra benefits, like a small bag of food or a toy carrying the scent of their littermates. While Atena Australian Shepherds hasn’t shared specifics yet, we encourage you to reach out directly to learn what thoughtful extras they may include to help your puppy transition comfortably into their new home.
Nicola offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
Nicola has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Nicola was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Nicola’s links
Atena Australian Shepherds meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Australian Shepherd
Australian Shepherd
About Khala
Khala is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nicola decided to make her part of their program. Nicola 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.
Australian Shepherd
About Vyachyeslav
Vyachyeslav is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Nicola decided to make him part of their program. Nicola 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.
Australian Shepherd
Good level
Atena 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.
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), DNA Disease Panel
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).