Country Roads Australian Shepherds

Raised by Heather G.

Certified Breeder of Australian Shepherds

  • Certified Good Dog Breeder
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Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Country Roads Australian Shepherds located in Fairmont, WV. Australian Shepherd puppies raised in the home with lots of love. Parents on-premises. Convenient to Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Philadelphia.

Heather’s experience

  • About Heather

    We are a dedicated and responsible breeder of Australian Shepherds. Our puppies are raised in-home and we take great care to provide families with a happy and healthy puppy.

  • What makes Heather’s program special

    We are a small breeding program with a focus on health. We are able to devote ample time and energy to our pups and dogs. Looking for quality over quantity.

Getting a puppy from Heather

Heather 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.

Price

Puppy prices range from $800 - $2,000 and include a non-refundable deposit of $300.

“The price includes AKC Registration, Health Guarantee, All age appropriate shots, multiple dewormings and puppy care packll. We require a $300 non-refundable deposit to hold a puppy for you.”

Contract and health guarantee

Heather 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 Heather 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 Heather directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

Our puppies are raised in our home and exposed to everyday household sights and sounds. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Socialized in new places, Surface & tactile stimulation, Car rides, Various sounds, also have lots of friends and family who come over to handle the puppies and help out with the puppies daily. I do not take them to public places to expose them to people as they are not fully vaccinated until 16 weeks. , crate training, Chew, e.g. Bone, Toys, e.g. Ball, Socialized with Elderly, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Well socialized puppy that a family can take and enjoy their new family member in their adventures , bathing, Confidence building, eye contact, and general initial potty training., We litter train our puppies by 4 weeks which makes crate training very easy., Touch, pets, and kisses are encouraged during human socialization., Introduction to crate training, Noise desensitization, Litter Box Trained, Human Interactions , Basic manners, Crate Training, and Household Desensitization.

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Puppy health practices

Our puppies will be vaccinated and have multiple dewormings before leaving for their new homes.

Extras

We send our puppies home with Puppy starter kit, Vet records, Toys, Food & treats, Registration, Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent, Sound and texture enrichment, Welcome Home bag, Dew claws removed, Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Toy with Littermates' Scent, Vaccinations, Puppy Starter Kit, Food Starter Bag, Blanket with Mom's Scent, and AKC Registration.

Bringing your puppy home

Heather offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.

Pick up your puppy in Fairmont, WV or nearby

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.

Get your puppy dropped off to you

We’ll meet at a mutually convenient halfway point to drop off your puppy. Once your application is approved, we’ll coordinate the details for your pick-up day together.

More about Heather

  • Why Heather started breeding

    Got my first Aussie and fell in love with the breed. Wanted to share my love of this wonderfully breed with the world.

  • Heather has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years

    Heather was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

  • Heather’s program includes eight colors

    Heather’s Australian Shepherd puppies include red & white, red merle, red, black, black & white, black tri-color, blue merle, and red tri-color. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Heather’s links

Heather is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Country Roads 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

Meet Heather's parent dogs

All breeds

Australian Shepherd

Parent health testing

Australian Shepherd

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Country Roads 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.

  • Eye Examination (rDVM, not 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)

    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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