Hoffman Forest Acres LLC

Raised by Amy H.

Certified Breeder of Border Collies and Toy Australian Shepherds

  • 2 club memberships • Preferred Breeder
  • 100% response rate • Responds within a few days

Getting a puppy from Amy

Amy 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 $1,000 - $4,000 and include a deposit of $300.

“All pups are priced equally regardless of color, patterns (merle, etc.). We set the price of pups according to cumulative costs associated with DNA tests, health care, nutrition, and puppy culture. Deposits are taken once a puppy is selected for reservation. Deposits for reserving a puppy are not refundable but can be transferred to priority pick from a future litter (not always guaranteed).”

Contract and health guarantee

Amy 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 Amy 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 Amy directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

We incorporate Puppy Culture and Early Neurological Stimulation into our program. We also evaluate the temperament of our puppies, as they progress and age. Additionally, such evaluations can help us to ensure your puppy will be a compatible family member! We also write and provide a custom continuation-training plan for each puppy depending on his/her needs. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Early Neurological Stimulation, Livestock Exposure, Exposure to poultry, Strangers, Structures, e.g. Climbing, Texture stimulation, Scents, Chew, e.g. Bone, Toys, e.g. Ball, Touch Desensitization, Sound Stimulation, Grooming Desensitization, Household Desensitization, Socialized with Other Animals, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Children, Puppy Manners, Introduction to crate training, Beginning potty training , Recall training, Scent Introduction, Human Interactions , Noise desensitization, Puppy Culture , and Name recognition .

Puppy health practices

All puppies will receive age appropriate vaccinations, deworming, and veterinary bill of health prior to going home. Puppies hind dew claws removed. Puppies are guaranteed to be free from any debilitating genetic defect that we screen our parents for (we run full DNA panels). We do not dock tails on toy Aussies unless otherwise specified by waitlist family or puppy reserved before 5 days of age.

Extras

We send our puppies home with Dew claws removed, Vaccinations, Sound and texture enrichment, Breed Club Registration, puppy culture, Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Microchip, Food Starter Bag, Certificate of Health, and Blanket with Mom's Scent.

More about Amy

Amy is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Hoffman Forest Acres LLC 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 Amy's parent dogs

All breeds

Toy Australian Shepherd

Border Collie