I'm the breeder behind Sweetwater Australian Shepherds located in Austin, TX. We work hard to breed exemplary dogs that are well taken care of from day one and are prepared to excel in loving and caring homes.
About Katherine
Sweetwater Australian Shepherds is located in the hill country of central Texas where our dogs are our family and our life. We have been obsessed with this breed for more than a decade and we are constantly working to improve our lines and make well rounded Aussies with solid temperaments along with solid structure. Our dogs live in our home in an exceptionally clean environment and are very loved members of our family, to continue our program without needing to rehome retired dogs we do have many of our dogs in guardians so that they can enjoy normal lives. We mostly only breed conformation show lines for lower to medium energy which tend to make better family pets. Although we have owned and loved this breed for 15 years we have only been breeding for 9 and we made that decision based off one of our foundation dogs, Sadie, after seeing how amazing she took to our special needs child and we have continued to carry that temperament into our new lines. Our dogs are constantly around our 4, soon to be 5 young children and we will never continue to breed a dog that doesn’t have or produce the absolute best health and temperament fit to be around children and other animals. Before contacting us please make sure you research the breed and read our FAQ page where you can find most info on our dogs ❤️ We only breed once we have a built up waitlist meaning we don’t usually have puppies immediately available, if you do choose us as your breeder I recommend joining our waitlist. If you have any questions or you’re ready to move forward you can reach me through email at marykgodwin@outlook.com. Make sure you also join our Facebook group, Sweetwater Australian Shepherds - Texas to see what we have going on.
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Katherine 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 $2,000 - $2,500 and include a non-refundable deposit of $300.
“Our puppies come with AKC or AKC/ASC registration along with a health guarantee and age-appropriate vaccines.”
Katherine 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 Katherine 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 Katherine directly.
Once our puppies are born, they get endless love, care, training, and attention from their very first moments. From that time on, we teach them what it feels like to be in a loving and caring home and family. We are constantly exposing them to new experiences and sounds and showering them with attention. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Various sounds, Socialized in new places, Socialized with other animals, Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Scent introduction, Socialized with children, Surface & tactile stimulation, and Car rides.
Our puppies are health-checked prior to going home and sent with their health record.
We send our puppies home with Puppy starter kit, Registration, Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent, Initial potty training, Toys, Food & treats, and Vet records.
Katherine 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 transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at a meeting point close to home.
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Katherine has been a member of Good Dog for 10 months
Katherine was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Katherine’s program includes four colors
Katherine’s Australian Shepherd puppies include red tri-color, red merle, blue merle, and black tri-color. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Sweetwater Australian Shepherds meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Australian Shepherd
Australian Shepherd
About Motion
Motion is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Katherine decided to make her part of their program. Katherine 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 Halo
Halo is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Katherine decided to make her part of their program. Katherine 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 Siren
Siren is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Katherine decided to make her part of their program. Katherine 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 Jessie
Jessie is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Katherine decided to make her part of their program. Katherine 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 Marinette
Marinette is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Katherine decided to make her part of their program. Katherine 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
Good level
Sweetwater Australian Shepherds 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 (rDVM, not registered)
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 (rDVM, not registered)
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.
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).
Very high energy
Energy level
Not allergy-friendly
Allergy
Moderate shedding
Shedding