I'm the breeder behind Danker Farms located in Avoca, IA. We strive to produce versatile beloved companions. We focus on breeding dogs that have enough working drive to keep up with our lifestyle, but also have the temperament to adapt to a calm family setting.
Girl 1
Female • Went Home Sept. 3, 2022
Australian Shepherd
Girl 6
Female • Went Home Sept. 3, 2022
Australian Shepherd
Girl 4
Female • Went Home Sept. 3, 2022
Australian Shepherd
Girl 5
Female • Went Home Sept. 3, 2022
Australian Shepherd
Boy 1
Male • Went Home Sept. 3, 2022
Australian Shepherd
Girl 3
Female • Went Home Sept. 3, 2022
Australian Shepherd
Girl 2
Female • Went Home Sept. 3, 2022
Australian Shepherd
Danker Farms 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.
Danker Farms 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 Danker Farms 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 Danker Farms directly.
Certified Good Dog Breeders put a lot of care into raising well-rounded puppies, often focusing on early training and socialization with children and other animals. While Danker Farms hasn’t shared details here about their specific practices yet, we encourage you to reach out to learn more about how they prepare their puppies to go home.
Certified Good Dog breeders ensure their puppies are healthy and ready for their new homes. Puppies receive the appropriate vaccinations and are dewormed or have a clear fecal exam before they leave. While Danker Farms hasn’t shared details about their specific health practices yet, we encourage you to reach out to learn more about how they care for their puppies.
Your puppy may come with extra benefits, like a small bag of food or a toy carrying the scent of their littermates. While Danker Farms 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.
Danker Farms 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.
Work with a trusted transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at a meeting point close to home.
Danker Farms has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Danker Farms was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Danker Farms’s program includes four colors
Danker Farms’s Australian Shepherd puppies include red merle, red, blue merle, and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Danker Farms meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Australian Shepherd
Australian Shepherd
About Shiloh
Shiloh is a female Australian Shepherd about 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Danker Farms decided to make her part of their program. Danker Farms 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 Kayce
Kayce is a male Australian Shepherd about 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Danker Farms decided to make him part of their program. Danker Farms 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 Piper
Piper is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Danker Farms decided to make her part of their program. Danker Farms 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
Danker Farms 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.
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.
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).