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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
Our puppies will be vaccinated and have multiple dewormings before leaving for their new homes.
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.
Heather 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.
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.
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
Country Roads Australian Shepherds meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
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About Athena
Athena is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Heather decided to make her part of their program. Heather 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.
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About Phoenix
Phoenix is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Heather decided to make him part of their program. Heather 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.
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About Madison
Madison is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Heather decided to make her part of their program. Heather 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.
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About Jax
Jax is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Heather decided to make him part of their program. Heather 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.
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About Merlin
Merlin is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Heather decided to make him part of their program. Heather 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.
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About Morgana
Morgana is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Heather decided to make her part of their program. Heather 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.
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About Harley
Harley is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Heather decided to make her part of their program. Heather 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.
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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).