Foothill Aussies

Raised by Valerie A.

Certified Breeder of Australian Shepherds, Poodles, and Aussiedoodles

  • Certified Good Dog Breeder
  • 91% response rate • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Foothill Aussies located in Cool, CA. We breed for a purpose. Each dog has a goal for each line. Therapy/service, lower energy for suburb's, working line for farms.

Valerie’s experience

  • About Valerie

    I'm a foster mom for children and a retired teacher. I got my desire for this breed when one of my ptsd kids had an Aussie trained as a therapy/service dog. Now it is a goal to produce a good line that can be widely used for therapy work with kids.

  • What makes Valerie’s program special

    Our homes and goals. I hand deliver every puppy and make sure every dog has a home and family, never just a breeding dog.

Puppies

Girl 1

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Female • Went Home Dec. 2, 2024

Australian Shepherd

Pink

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Female • Went Home Nov. 21, 2024

Poodle

Brown

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Male • Went Home Nov. 21, 2024

Poodle

Blue

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Male • Went Home Nov. 21, 2024

Poodle

Yellow

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Female • Went Home Nov. 21, 2024

Poodle

Violet

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Female • Went Home Nov. 21, 2024

Poodle

Black

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Male • Went Home Nov. 21, 2024

Poodle

Red

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Male • Went Home Nov. 21, 2024

Poodle

Pink

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Female • Went Home Sept. 5, 2024

Aussiedoodle

Green

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Male • Went Home Sept. 5, 2024

Aussiedoodle

Yellow

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Female • Went Home Sept. 5, 2024

Aussiedoodle

Brown

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Male • Went Home Sept. 5, 2024

Aussiedoodle

on hold till Sat-Pink party

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Female • Went Home Sept. 3, 2024

Aussiedoodle

Green collar

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Male • Went Home Apr. 10, 2024

Australian Shepherd

Girl 5

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Female • Went Home Oct. 15, 2023

Australian Shepherd

Boy 4

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Male • Went Home Oct. 15, 2023

Australian Shepherd

Boy 3

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Male • Went Home Oct. 15, 2023

Australian Shepherd

Boy 2

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Male • Went Home Oct. 15, 2023

Australian Shepherd

Boy 1

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Male • Went Home Oct. 15, 2023

Australian Shepherd

Girl 2

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Female • Went Home Oct. 15, 2023

Australian Shepherd

Girl 1

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Female • Went Home Oct. 15, 2023

Australian Shepherd

Girl 3

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Female • Went Home Oct. 15, 2023

Australian Shepherd

Girl 4

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Female • Went Home Oct. 15, 2023

Australian Shepherd

Girl 6

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Female • Went Home Oct. 15, 2023

Australian Shepherd

Girl 3

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Female • Went Home Oct. 14, 2023

Aussiedoodle

Boy 1

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Male • Went Home Oct. 14, 2023

Aussiedoodle

Boy 2

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Male • Went Home Oct. 14, 2023

Aussiedoodle

Girl 1

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Female • Went Home Oct. 14, 2023

Aussiedoodle

Girl 2

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Female • Went Home Oct. 14, 2023

Aussiedoodle

Black

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Male • Went Home Aug. 3, 2023

Aussiedoodle

orange male payments availble

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Male • Went Home Aug. 3, 2023

Aussiedoodle

pink female

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Female • Went Home Aug. 3, 2023

Aussiedoodle

red male payments available

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Male • Went Home Aug. 3, 2023

Aussiedoodle

brown male payments availble

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Male • Went Home Aug. 3, 2023

Aussiedoodle

Green male payments availble

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Male • Went Home Aug. 3, 2023

Aussiedoodle

Purple girl payment plans available

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Female • Went Home Aug. 3, 2023

Aussiedoodle

Boy 1

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Male • Went Home May 2, 2023

Aussiedoodle

Boy 1

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Male • Went Home May 2, 2023

Aussiedoodle

Boy 3

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Male • Went Home May 2, 2023

Aussiedoodle

Boy 2

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Male • Went Home May 2, 2023

Aussiedoodle

Black collar

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Male • Went Home Mar. 25, 2023

Australian Shepherd

Green Collar male

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Male • Went Home Mar. 25, 2023

Australian Shepherd

Boy 3

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Male • Went Home Oct. 24, 2022

Australian Shepherd

Girl 4

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Female • Went Home Oct. 24, 2022

Australian Shepherd

Boy 2

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Male • Went Home Oct. 24, 2022

Australian Shepherd

Girl 1

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Female • Went Home Oct. 24, 2022

Australian Shepherd

Boy 4

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Male • Went Home Oct. 24, 2022

Australian Shepherd

Boy 1

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Male • Went Home Oct. 24, 2022

Australian Shepherd

Girl 3

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Female • Went Home Oct. 24, 2022

Australian Shepherd

Boy 5

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Male • Went Home Oct. 24, 2022

Australian Shepherd

Girl 2

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Female • Went Home Oct. 24, 2022

Australian Shepherd

Yellow female

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Female • Went Home July 23, 2022

Australian Shepherd

Girl 1

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Female • Went Home July 23, 2022

Australian Shepherd

Gray male payments available

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Male • Went Home July 23, 2022

Australian Shepherd

Orange girl

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Female • Went Home July 23, 2022

Australian Shepherd

Purple payments available

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Female • Went Home July 23, 2022

Australian Shepherd

Girl 2

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Female • Went Home July 23, 2022

Australian Shepherd

Girl 4

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Female • Went Home July 22, 2022

Australian Shepherd

Boy 1

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Male • Went Home July 22, 2022

Australian Shepherd

Girl 1

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Female • Went Home July 22, 2022

Australian Shepherd

Girl 5

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Female • Went Home July 22, 2022

Australian Shepherd

Girl 3

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Female • Went Home July 22, 2022

Australian Shepherd

Girl 2

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Female • Went Home July 22, 2022

Australian Shepherd

Girl 6

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Female • Went Home July 22, 2022

Australian Shepherd

Boy 3

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Male • Went Home July 16, 2022

Australian Shepherd

Girl 2

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Female • Went Home July 16, 2022

Australian Shepherd

Girl 4

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Female • Went Home July 16, 2022

Australian Shepherd

Girl 5

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Female • Went Home July 16, 2022

Australian Shepherd

Boy 2

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Male • Went Home July 16, 2022

Australian Shepherd

Girl 1

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Female • Went Home July 16, 2022

Australian Shepherd

Girl 3

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Female • Went Home July 16, 2022

Australian Shepherd

Boy 1

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Male • Went Home July 16, 2022

Australian Shepherd

Black

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Female • Went Home Dec. 13, 2020

Aussiedoodle

Purple

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Female • Went Home Dec. 13, 2020

Aussiedoodle

Pink

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Female • Went Home Dec. 13, 2020

Aussiedoodle

White twin

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Female • Went Home Dec. 13, 2020

Aussiedoodle

Blue

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Male • Went Home Dec. 13, 2020

Aussiedoodle

Green

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Male • Went Home Dec. 13, 2020

Aussiedoodle

Red

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Male • Went Home Dec. 13, 2020

Aussiedoodle

Light pink

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Female • Went Home Dec. 13, 2020

Aussiedoodle

Boy 1

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Male • Went Home Dec. 5, 2020

Australian Shepherd

Boy 2

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Male • Went Home Dec. 5, 2020

Australian Shepherd

Boy 6

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Male • Went Home Aug. 8, 2020

Australian Shepherd

Girl 1

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Female • Went Home Aug. 8, 2020

Australian Shepherd

Boy 5

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Male • Went Home Aug. 8, 2020

Australian Shepherd

Boy 1

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Male • Went Home Aug. 8, 2020

Australian Shepherd

Girl 2

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Female • Went Home Aug. 8, 2020

Australian Shepherd

Boy 2

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Male • Went Home Aug. 8, 2020

Australian Shepherd

Boy 3

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Male • Went Home Aug. 8, 2020

Australian Shepherd

Boy 4

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Male • Went Home Aug. 8, 2020

Australian Shepherd

TBD

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Went Home Apr. 11, 2020

Australian Shepherd

Boy 1

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Male • Went Home Apr. 11, 2020

Australian Shepherd

Girl 1

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Female • Went Home Apr. 11, 2020

Australian Shepherd

Girl 2

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Female • Went Home Apr. 11, 2020

Australian Shepherd

Boy 2

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Male • Went Home Apr. 11, 2020

Australian Shepherd

Girl 3

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Female • Went Home Apr. 11, 2020

Australian Shepherd

Newborn & upcoming litters

Newborn Poodles from Murphy and Bailey

Born Sept. 2024. Ready Nov. 21, 2024

Newborn Australian Shepherds from Briggs and Charli

Born Oct. 2024. Ready Dec. 2, 2024

Newborn Poodles from Murphy and Bailey

Born Sept. 2024

Ready Nov. 21, 2024

Newborn Australian Shepherds from Briggs and Charli

Born Oct. 2024

Ready Dec. 2, 2024

Getting a puppy from Valerie

Valerie 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 $2,850 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.

“Our main goal is to produce a dog with wonderful temperaments, that will best be suited for service and therapy work. Price is for our over all program and not charged based of sex or color. Nonrefundable but can be moved to future litters.”

Contract and health guarantee

Valerie 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 Valerie 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 Valerie directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

We have a house for our foster child (that's a lot of attention). We take them for short car rides picking up kids. They also get to play with other dogs and around horse, chickens and other farm animals. They have 3 or 4 baths with full grooming's by the time they leave. They spend time inside outside and even are found from time to time in bed with the teens. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Various sounds, Socialized with other animals, Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Scent introduction, Socialized in new places, Socialized with children, Surface & tactile stimulation, Car rides, Crate Training, Service Dog Training, Potty Training, Sit Command, Basic manners, Socialized with Children, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Household Desensitization, Grooming Desensitization, Toys, e.g. Ball, Chew, e.g. Bone, Strangers, Noises , and Car Rides.

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Puppy health practices

Each bred female goes in halfway through the pregnancy and kept on the highest level of care possible before and after breeding. Each puppy goes in at 3 days for checkups and tails. Then again at 7 weeks for shots deworming and health checked.

Extras

We send our puppies home with Registration, Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent, Vet records, Initial potty training, Puppy starter kit, Toys, Food & treats, Basic obedience & manners, Microchip, Volhard Personality Test, Microchip, Blanket with Littermates Scent, AKC Registration, Certificate of Health, Food Starter Bag, Puppy Collar, Puppy Starter Kit, and Vaccinations.

Bringing your puppy home

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

Pick up your puppy in Cool, CA 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 Valerie

  • Why Valerie started breeding

    I started about 6 years ago when I realize how good my Aussie was with kids with needs.

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

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

  • Valerie’s program has three sizes

    Valerie’s Poodle puppies include miniature and standard sizes. Valerie’s Aussiedoodle puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary by litter based on the parent dogs.

  • Valerie’s program includes eight colors

    Valerie’s Australian Shepherd puppies include black, red, red merle, and blue merle. Valerie’s Poodle puppies include parti, cream, brown, and apricot. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Valerie’s links

Valerie is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Foothill Aussies 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 Valerie's parent dogs

All breeds

Australian Shepherd

Poodle

Aussiedoodle

Parent health testing

Aussiedoodle

Australian Shepherd

Miniature Poodle

Foothill Aussies 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 Aussiedoodles.

  • 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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