Rockin' Aussies

Raised by Stephanie W.

Certified Breeder of Australian Shepherds

  • 2 club memberships • Preferred Breeder

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Rockin' Aussies located in Pekin, IL. We breed some of the area’s best Australian Shepherds for your family to love and enjoy! We are dedicated to continuing our phenomenal bloodlines in an effort to provide our Aussie families with loving, healthy, and happy puppies. We are so proud of the dogs we produce and are so excited to share them with others.

Stephanie’s experience

  • About Stephanie

    We are a family-run breeding program. We live on a farm where our dogs have lots of room to run and play. We love sharing our lives with our dogs.

  • What makes Stephanie’s program special

    We have high expectations for our puppies and strive to place each puppy in an enriching and loving home. We are dedicated to producing versatile, healthy, and happy pups!

  • Stephanie is a member of 2 clubs

    Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA), American Kennel Club (AKC)

  • Stephanie’s certifications & recognitions

    DNA for Dog Breeders (Institute of Canine Biology), AKC Breeder of Merit

Getting a puppy from Stephanie

Stephanie 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 $800 - $1,000 and include a non-refundable deposit of $200.

“AKC registration, 1st round of shots, micro chip with pre paid registration, health supplement, sample of puppy feed. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of size or color. Deposit is applied to final price.”

Contract and health guarantee

Stephanie 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 Stephanie 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 Stephanie directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

We do everything we can to socialize our pups. We expose them to many different sounds, surfaces, and they get lots of love from our children! They are exposed to our busy farm life environment so lots of animals, tractors, and other fun things to explore. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other animals, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Socialized in new places, Socialized with children, Surface & tactile stimulation, Car rides, Various sounds, Scent introduction, Crate Training, Various Surfaces, Sound Stimulation, and Socialized with Children.

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Puppy health practices

Our puppies get a vet check, their dewclaws removed, their tails docked, are vaccinated, and are dewormed prior to rehoming.

Extras

We send our puppies home with Initial potty training, Puppy starter kit, Toys, Food & treats, Vet records, Basic obedience & manners, Microchip, Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent, AKC Registration, Food Starter Bag, and Health records, new vet supplement, dogs water, AKC application, Bill Jack puppy food,.

Bringing your puppy home

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

Pick up your puppy in Pekin, IL 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.

“We don't ship our puppies but you are wecome to come to our home or we are willing to meet you at an airport so the puppy can return with you in cabin.”

Get your puppy dropped off to you

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

More about Stephanie

  • Why Stephanie started breeding

    We have always cared about the well-being of animals. We knew we had what it takes to breed high-quality dogs ethically and that we could assist in giving each puppy a great start in life. Our goal is to not only produce beautiful puppies, but to help promote responsible breeding in order to ensure that the Aussie breed will continue to thrive for generations to come.

  • Stephanie is a Preferred Good Dog Breeder

    Preferred Breeders are recognized for their quick replies and exceptional buyer support.

  • Stephanie has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years

    Stephanie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Stephanie’s program includes four colors

    Stephanie’s Australian Shepherd puppies include black, red merle, red, and blue merle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Stephanie’s links

Stephanie is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Rockin' 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 Stephanie's parent dogs

All breeds

Australian Shepherd

Parent health testing

Australian Shepherd

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Rockin' 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.

  • Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Orivet Genetics, Full Breed Profile, 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).

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