Silverchip Aussies

Raised by Kelly M.

Certified Breeder of Australian Shepherds

  • 1 club membership

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Silverchip Aussies located in Plympton, MA. We pride ourselves on breeding dogs with temperament, versatility, intelligence, athleticism and confirmation. They are family dogs, but can and will do just about anything. Our dogs health is a priority, and all have had genetic panels (PawPrint), hips (OFA), eyes (CERT) and elbows (OFA) tested.

Kelly’s experience

  • Kelly is a member of a club

    Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA)

Getting a puppy from Kelly

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.

Price

Puppy prices range from $3,000 - $3,500 and include a deposit of $1,000.

“Deposit checks are held until an agreement is made. If there is no agreement on a dog the deposit check is returned.”

Contract and health guarantee

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.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

Our puppies are raised in our home around children, cats, dogs, horses and poultry. They are well adjusted, crate trained, and will walk on leashes.

Puppy health practices

All of our puppies are microchipped, have health certification, include full genetic testing for our breed, and are up to date on all vaccines and worming.

Extras

Your puppy may come with extra benefits, like a small bag of food or a toy carrying the scent of their littermates. While Silverchip Aussies hasn’t shared specifics yet, we encourage you to reach out directly to learn what thoughtful extras they may include to help your puppy transition comfortably into their new home.

Bringing your puppy home

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

Pick up your puppy in Plympton, MA 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.

“Transportation can be discussed.”

More about Kelly

  • Kelly has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years

    Kelly was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Kelly’s program includes four colors

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

Kelly is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Silverchip 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 Kelly's parent dogs

All breeds

Australian Shepherd

Parent health testing

Australian Shepherd

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Silverchip 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 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.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • DNA Disease Panel, 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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