I'm the breeder behind O’Kejas Kennel located in Worcester County, MA. We offer quality Australian Shepherd pups from carefully planned litters. We focus on health, size, temperament, and working lines. Each puppy is bred, raised, and loved indoors and on our farm to ensure health, happiness, well socialization, and harmony at the start of its life.
About Devyn
Dogs are my passion, and Australian Shepherds are my focus. I've always been intrigued with breeding and the genetics behind it. I've worked with animals my whole life and have a serious connection with them. I am an animal behaviorist with a focus on canines, and love training and working with dogs starting with obedience all the way up to agility and akc specialty training.
What makes Devyn’s program special
I pride myself on giving the best information to not only my customers, but anyone who inquires. I make sure everyone is prepared before and well after the arrival of their new best friend. I offer free lifetime support and discounts on training for any of our offspring.
Devyn is a member of a club
Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA)
Devyn 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 $1,000 - $2,000 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.
“2 year health guarantee, deworming, proper vaccinations and puppy socialization. Pricing depends on coloring and gender, work quality or pet quality. Price depending on whether or not we think they are work quality or pet quality- the ability to continue work on farms or sport prospects. Males and females, and coloring also impacts pricing.”
Devyn 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 Devyn 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 Devyn directly.
My puppies are raised and trained in my home. I put a lot of care into socializing my puppies so they can transition easily into their new lives with their forever families. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Adult and children socializing , Toys, e.g. Ball, Touch Desensitization, Early Neurological Stimulation, Household Desensitization, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Other Animals, Socialized with Cats, Mental Stimulation puzzles and games, Travel training in automotive or recreational vehicles , ENS, Recall training, Noise desensitization, Obedience training started, Impulse Control, Human Interactions , Behavioral shaping , Sit Command, Basic manners, Clicker Training, "No" Biting or Chewing, Leash Walking, Potty Training, Puppy Culture, and Avidog Savvy Socialization Program.
I follow all appropriate puppy health protocols to ensure happy, healthy puppies. Genetic testing on 230+ health conditions.
We send our puppies home with Vet records and Early Neurological Stimulation.
Devyn 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 do not ship our puppies, but you are more than welcome to visit and pick them up on the farm!”
Why Devyn started breeding
As a child, my mother and grandmother bred and raised Cocker Spaniels. I loved being able to help and learn the process firsthand. I bought my first Australian Shepherd female in 2020, knowing there was the possibility of breeding her. We brought in our male and have since done all necessary testing and look forward to breeding them!
Devyn has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Devyn was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Devyn’s program includes four colors
Devyn’s Australian Shepherd puppies include black tri-color, red merle, red tri-color, and blue merle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
O’Kejas Kennel meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Australian Shepherd
Australian Shepherd
About Nala
Nala is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Devyn decided to make her part of their program. Devyn 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 Cooper
Cooper is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Devyn decided to make him part of their program. Devyn 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
Excellent level
O’Kejas Kennel 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.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Certification (CAER, 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.
Early Retinal Degeneration, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Acral Mutilation Syndrome (AMS), 2,8-Dihydroxyadenine (2,8-DHA) Urolithiasis, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 8 (NCL8), Australian Shepherd Type, Intestinal Cobalamin Malabsorption (IGS), Australian Shepherd Type, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Australian Shepherd Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Craniomandibular Osteopathy (CMO), Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1)
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).