Dawn 2 Dusk Ranch

Raised by Angela S.

Certified Breeder of Australian Shepherds

  • Certified Good Dog Breeder

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Dawn 2 Dusk Ranch located in Colorado Springs, CO. We are a family based breeder raising quality, health tested Australian Shepherds for loving companions and show potential. We strive to produce healthy, quality dogs of excellent temperament, intelligence, and conformation. Our puppies are versatile for service dog training, conformation and performance competitions, working livestock, family pets, and companions for active lifestyles.

Angela’s experience

  • About Angela

    I have a Bachelor degree of Agricultural Sciences in Animal Sciences. I have worked as a veterinarian technician, a pet resort manager, a dog groomer, a miniature horse breeding farm ranch-hand, and stallion station handler. I am currently a SAHM sharing my love of animals with my husband and our two precious boys.

Getting a puppy from Angela

Angela 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 $1,500 and include a non-refundable deposit of $250.

“Includes AKC and/or ASCA pet-registration application, deworming every two weeks, up to date vaccines, puppy socialization and training. Microchips can be arranged if requested. Our puppies are priced the same regardless of color or gender. We start taking deposits at 2 weeks of age after confirming puppies are thriving.”

Contract and health guarantee

Angela 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 Angela 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 Angela directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

Our puppies are raised in the house, and are well adjusted to the daily cacophony of raises young children. We start potty training as early as 4 weeks old, including overnight to accommodate young bladders. Our puppies are handled daily and introduced early to recalls and obedience training. We use a toy gym with different toy sounds and textures, and provide stimulation with additional objects. I utilize the following enrichment methods: leave it, Potty training and crate training begins around 4 to 5 weeks of age., Livestock interactions, Grooming and Nail Care, Confidence building, eye contact, and general initial potty training., Wait Command, Fetch, Come, Puppy temperament evaluation , outside play, Recall training, Early socialization, We begin potty training along with crate training & believe the two go hand in hand., stay, Basic Obedience Commands, Impulse Control, Bird Introduction, Scent Introduction, Noise desensitization, Pee pad, Obedience training started, Human Interactions , Puppy Manners, Basic manners, Name recognition , Potty training, crate training, Sit Command, Crate Training, "No" Biting or Chewing, Leash Walking, Potty Training, Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other animals, Surface & tactile stimulation, Socialized with other dogs, Scent introduction, Daily handling, Socialized with children, and Various sounds.

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Puppy health practices

Parents have been breed panel tested through Gensol, Pawprint Genetics, or Animal Genetics Inc. Puppies will be dewormed every 2 weeks and receive up to date vaccines. Sale contract details a 5 day guarantee against contagious illnesses, and a 2 year guarantee of genetic and joint health of mature hips and elbows.

Extras

We send our puppies home with Registration, Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent, Basic obedience & manners, Vet records, Toys, Food & treats, Puppy starter kit, and Initial potty training.

Bringing your puppy home

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

Pick up your puppy in Colorado Springs, CO 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

Work with a trusted transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.

More about Angela

  • Why Angela started breeding

    I grew up helping my mom breed cocker spaniels. My piano teacher gave me a deaf double merle Aussie, who eventually had to be re-homed due to her digging out to chase the neighbor's horse with no ability to recall her. My goal is to protect the breed to reduce chances of similar occasions happening, to and provide families with healthy, loving companions.

  • Angela has been a member of Good Dog for 4 months

    Angela was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

  • Angela’s program includes five colors

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

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Angela is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Dawn 2 Dusk Ranch 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

Parent health testing

Australian Shepherd

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Dawn 2 Dusk Ranch 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.

  • Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Cone Degeneration, Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Australian Shepherd Type, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), 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).