Camas Creek Australian Shepherds

What's included

Enrichment and socialization

Our pups are raised in our home, central to all activities from 4 weeks on. My students, their children, and grandchildren come to our home to help socialize them. We have 24-acres for them to walk and explore. We follow Puppy Culture ideals. I begin clicker training at 5 weeks. They spend time outdoors during nice weather with a Klimb table, tippy plank, Buja board, tunnels, toys, a crate, and a play gym! I utilize the following enrichment methods: Noises, Crate Training, Puppy Recall, Conformation Stacking and Nail Trimming, Initial House Training, Positive Reinforcement, Clicker Training, Strangers, Household Desensitization, Socialized with Adult Dogs, and Socialized with Children.

Puppy health practices

Puppies receive routine deworming, their first vaccination, a CAER eye exam, and temperament testing before going to their new homes.

Extras

We send our puppies home with Volhard Personality Test, Vaccinations, Puppy Leash, Food Starter Bag, Breed Club Registration, Bone, Blanket with Littermates Scent, and AKC Registration.

More about Susan

  • Why Susan started breeding

    I moved away from a trusted breeder, and decided I would like to try breeding my own dogs. It is such an honor to preserve the line of these incredible dogs all the while creating companionship for others!

  • Susan has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years

    Susan was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Susan’s program includes two colors

    Susan’s Australian Shepherd puppies include red merle and blue merle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Susan’s links

Parent health testing

Australian Shepherd

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Camas Creek 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.

  • PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), 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).

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