Puppies are here! Six puppies born December 12, 2024
Our beautiful Hylia (AKC GCH Hightide Trademark Ballad of the Goddess CGC TKN VHMA) had a litter of six beautiful puppies, sired by the handsome Audie (RBIS MBISOH Multi Group Winning AKC GCHB Bailiwick Audacious).
We are incredibly excited about this pairing. Having worked with many of the dogs in this remarkable pedigree, we have high hopes for the potential of these puppies. A huge thank you to Audie’s owners for helping make this dream breeding a reality!
We have limited availability on the waitlist for this litter—serious inquiries only!
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE OUR PUPPY QUESTIONNAIRE
WEEK 3 PHOTOS
Ash - Black Tri Male
Fir - Blue Merle Male
Maple - Black Tri Female
Holly - Black Tri Female
Cedar - Blue Merle Male
Snowdrop - Blue Merle Female
ABOUT OUR PUPPIES AND PLACEMENT PROCESS
At Hightide Australian Shepherds, our puppies come with a comprehensive health guarantee, a sales contract, AKC and ASCA registration, microchipping, the first set of vaccinations, deworming, and an eye exam by a canine ophthalmologist. Our pet, companion, and performance puppies are priced at $3,000, while show prospects are sold by private agreement starting at $4,000+. We invest immense time, energy, and love into raising our dogs and puppies, and we kindly request that no inquiries for discounted prices be made.
We require a $300 non-refundable deposit for pet and performance puppies and a $500 non-refundable deposit for show/breeding prospects. Prospective buyers must complete a Puppy Questionnaire and have a conversation with us before being added to the waitlist and submitting a deposit. This non-refundable deposit will be applied to the sale price of the puppy and ensures your commitment to owning one of our dogs, just as we are committed to supporting you for the next 10+ years. If your color or sex preference is not available in the litter, we can transfer your deposit to the next litter.
Puppy selections are made between 6-8 weeks after completing health, temperament, and structural evaluations. Breeders make their choices first. We provide weekly photos and videos, but final puppy assignments are made closer to 8 weeks. While we will consider your color preference, Australian Shepherds should be admired for their unique coloring. We prioritize matching puppies to families based on activity level and temperament over coat or eye color. Remember, adding an Australian Shepherd to your family is a 12-15 year commitment, so it’s essential to prioritize temperament and compatibility over color.
WHY PAY MORE FOR A PUREBRED DOG FROM A SHOW BREEDER IF YOU AREN'T PLANNING TO SHOW?
Puppies from show breeders, even if not destined for the show ring, are more likely to be healthy and possess sound, breed-appropriate temperaments. Ethical preservation breeders conduct extensive health testing before breeding, ensuring that their dogs are free of heritable defects and possess excellent temperaments. Quality breeding increases the likelihood of a healthy, sound pet, although it is not an absolute guarantee due to the complexity of genetic defects.
Show breeders aim for physical soundness, including proper movement and structural conformation. If you are going to share your life with a pet, wouldn’t you want them to have the best possible chance to be healthy and sound?
At Hightide Australian Shepherds, our dogs are shown to earn AKC Championships before breeding. This ensures they meet the breed standard for movement, structure, and temperament. Our dogs undergo comprehensive health testing, including Hip & Elbow X-rays evaluated by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, annual eye exams by certified canine ophthalmologists, and DNA tests for hereditary conditions like cataracts, MDR1 gene (multi-drug resistance), and CEA (collie eye anomaly).
We never view breeding as a profit-making venture. Our mission is the well-being of our dogs and the continued betterment of the breed. We breed for show, performance, and, most importantly, to provide happy, loving pets.
We invite you to explore our site, learn more about our commitment to the breed, and discover why an Australian Shepherd from Hightide Australian Shepherds is the perfect addition to your family.
For more information about Australian Shepherds, please take a look at the websites listed below:
United States Australian Shepherd Association • Australian Shepherd Club of America • American Kennel Club
If you cannot find a breeder with a puppy available, please consider the option of rescue:
Aussie Rescue & Placement Helpline • Northeast Aussie Rescue • New Spirit 4 Aussie Rescue
