I'm the breeder behind Out West Aussies located in Warm Springs, GA. I raise my litters with Puppy Culture, Sound Training and ENS. I was doing ENS and Sound Training before I joined the PC craze. My dogs can be happy anywhere – in the show ring, at home, or on the couch.
About Kelly
We moved back to the south this past summer 2020. We have a small farm on 27 acres in Warm Springs Georgia. The dogs and I enjoy the lake we are on and daily walks, frisbee and ball. We currently have a few show dogs
What makes Kelly’s program special
All my adults are extensively health tested and bred for temperament and structure. I rotate dogs around between the kennel and in my house. We also have a "no rules roundpen" where everyone can go and let off steam!
Kelly is a member of 4 clubs
Champion Crossroads (Barn Hunt), Piney Trail Farms (Agility) , USASA-United States Australian Shepherd Association, ASCA-Australian Shepherd Club of America
Kelly’s certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T.
BMM1
Male • Ready Apr. 7
Australian Shepherd
BMF1
Female • Ready Apr. 7
Australian Shepherd
BTF4
Female • Ready Apr. 7
Australian Shepherd
RMM1
Male • Ready Apr. 7
Australian Shepherd
BTF3
Female • Ready Apr. 7
Australian Shepherd
RTF1
Female • Ready Apr. 7
Australian Shepherd
RTF2
Female • Ready Apr. 7
Australian Shepherd
BTM1
Male • Ready Apr. 7
Australian Shepherd
BTF2
Female • Ready Apr. 7
Australian Shepherd
BTF1
Female • Ready Apr. 7
Australian Shepherd
Newborn Australian Shepherds from Rhett and Lucy
Born Feb. 2025. Ready Apr. 7
Newborn Australian Shepherds from Rhett and Lucy
Born Feb. 2025
Ready Apr. 7
Kelly 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 $2,800.
“AKC and ASCA registration forms, 24 month genetic disease guarantee. First set of shots, worming and microchip. ”
Kelly 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 Kelly 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 Kelly directly.
I use Puppy Culture to raise my puppies. ENS, Sound Training, our puppy yard has many enrichment items: Ball pit, tunnel, swing, saucers, tether tug the list goes on. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Socialized with other animals, Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Car rides, Surface & tactile stimulation, Various sounds, Scent introduction, Interactive Toy Play, "No" Biting or Chewing, Potty Training, Puppy Culture, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Touch Desensitization, Household Desensitization, Early Neurological Stimulation, Toys, e.g. Ball, and Sound Stimulation.
Puppies receive their first vaccination at 7 weeks and their deworming between 3 and 4 weeks. Puppies go to the vet early on to get their tails and dewclaws done. If puppies are being shipped, they will go to the vet again for a health certificate.
We send our puppies home with Initial potty training, Puppy starter kit, Toys, Basic obedience & manners, Food & treats, Microchip, Registration, and Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent.
Kelly 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 flight nanny or transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.
Why Kelly started breeding
I was still running my dogs in agility and wondered where my next performance dog was gonna come from. Had all the testing done on both parents, both had points in NADAC. The temperament of those 2 dogs was what started it all. They could go all out and then come inside and relax. They had an OFF switch. These qualities are still important to me. Temperament is first and foremost.
Kelly has been a member of Good Dog for over 6 years
Kelly was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2018.
Kelly’s program includes four colors
Kelly’s Australian Shepherd puppies include red merle, red, blue merle, and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Out West Aussies meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Australian Shepherd
Australian Shepherd
About Lucy
Lucy is such an easy dog. She has her AKC CH and is Major pointed in ASCA. This is her second litter and she has 2 agility dogs trialing at the moment.
Good health testing
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI)
Australian Shepherd
About Rhett
Rhett is a fabulous example of moderation in aussie form. He's got a wonderful temperament, that i hope will be passed down. This will be his first litter. He finished his AKC and ASCA Championship this year. Clear genetic panel. He and my other 3 boys are helping me raise 3 keeper puppies from my last litters. Kindness abounds in this boy, we are training for agility slowly.
Australian Shepherd
About Mia
Mia is my barn hunt dog and she has such a wonderful nose, it's a shame i don't have unlimited time and money to train her for SAR. Mia is very moderate girl, with ball/frisbee drive. Clear genetic panel, hips and elbows.
Australian Shepherd
About Nala
Nala, whom i aptly named Know, No Nala. She is game for anything at anytime. She is my dock dog, she made dock diving so much fun.
Australian Shepherd
About G
G is hands down a clown, he has a fabulous temperament and passes that onto his kids. He's finished is AKC/ASCA Ch and is now trialing in agility. He's so fun to train, so stinking biddable.
Australian Shepherd
About Kody
Kody is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kelly decided to make him part of their program. Kelly 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.
Uploaded health tests
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)
Australian Shepherd
About Annie
Annie is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kelly decided to make her part of their program. Kelly 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.
Great health testing
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI)
Australian Shepherd
About Ellie
Ellie is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kelly decided to make her part of their program. Kelly 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 Echo
Echo is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kelly decided to make him part of their program. Kelly 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 Jinger
Jinger is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kelly decided to make her part of their program. Kelly 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
Great level
Out West 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 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 (Preliminary)
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.
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 1 (NCL1), Dachshund Type
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).
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.