AVONYON Australian Shepherds
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Margaret H
Margaret H

AVONYON Australian Shepherds

LocationNortham, WA

Hi, I'm Margaret H.

Here at Avonyon, we are ANKC (Dogswest) members and only breed Australian Shepherds (Aussies). They are raised in a loving family environment and leave us well socialised, vet checked, immunised and microchipped. We have a support group to organise playdates and be there for you on your journey with your new puppy.…

Vet Approved Criteria

Member since Sep 2021

RightPaw Responsible Breeder Badge

Every breeder on RightPaw has agreed to our vet-approved RightPaw Code of Ethics, and passed an interview from one of our team.

  • Breeding & Welfare
  • Health Practices
  • Home Environment
  • Documentation
  • Feeding
  • Physical Condition

Our Breeding Practices

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Behaviour and socialisation

Puppies are raised in our homes and start socialisation with other dogs and people from about 4 weeks of age.

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Health

We provide a 12 month health guarantee for all genetic issues. We also provide 24 hour contact for the life of your puppy.

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Home environment

Our puppies are raised in our family homes in Northam and in Esperance.

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Included with our puppies

Our puppies leave with an extensive puppy pack of goodies, but more importantly, a folder of all relevant information and hints for raising puppies. Our pups are wormed, immunised and vet checked at 6 weeks.

Health Tests

Core Tests(1/2)

AVONYON Australian Shepherds conducts 1 out of 2 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Australian Shepherd.

Hip Dysplasia

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These breeders have had x-rays taken on their breeding dogs to assess their ‘hip score’. Dogs with…

Hip Dysplasia

Additional Tests

AVONYON Australian Shepherds conducts 8 additional tests available for the Australian Shepherd.

dna iconGenetic Test

Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), also known as ‘Choroidal Hypoplasia’ (CH), is a genetic disease affecting the retina. It varies in severity but can cause blindness. The gene responsible has been found in many Collie breeds, so breeders should provide an eye certificate, or blood test the parent dogs to check they are not carriers.

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This is a disease affecting the spinal cord of older dogs, initially causing wobbliness and eventually hindlimb paralysis. It can affect a wide range of breeds. There is now a DNA test that can indicated if a breeding dog is carrying this disease.

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These breeders have had x-rays taken on their breeding dogs to assess the quality of their elbow joints. Dogs with very low ‘elbow scores’ are less likely to develop elbow problems in the future and less likely to pass hereditary elbow problems on to their puppies.

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Hereditary Cataracts (HC) is a genetic form of cataracts. There is a DNA test available in some breeds to indicated whether a breeding dog is carrying this disease.

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Hyperuricosuria (HUU) is a genetic disease that causes a build-up of uric acid in the urine, predisposing to painful bladder and kidney stones. It can occur in a range of breeds. There is a DNA test available to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this disease.

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The MDR-1 gene (Multi-drug Resistance Gene 1) is responsible for producing proteins that protect the brain from harmful chemicals. Some breeds have a mutation in this gene resulting in them being dangerously sensitive to certain chemicals and drugs. It is recommended to test these breeding dogs for the MDR-1 mutation, so they do not pass on the sensitivity to their puppies.

dna iconGenetic Test

Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (NCL) is a neurodegenerative disorder found in many breeds of dog. 7 varieties have been identified so far, affecting different breeds. There are DNA tests for each type, to identify whether a breeding dog might be carrying this condition.

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Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) in dogs is a type of genetic eye disease causing deterioration of the retina and eventually, blindness. There are a variety of sub-types of PRA, which can occur in various breeds. There are various DNA tests available to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this condition.

Australia States

Transportation options

Australia States

AVONYON Australian Shepherds will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:

All states (QLD, NSW, VIC, SA, WA, NT, ACT & TAS)

Getting your puppy home

AVONYON Australian Shepherds supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.

In person puppy pick up
Meet the breeder in person for puppy pick ups
Ground transport service
Supportive of on-the-road pet transport by car or van
Domestic air travel by plane
Supportive of domestic air transport by plane

Badges of Recognition

RightPaw Verified BadgeDogs Australia Registered

About the Breeder

A little about us

I began my love of Aussies over 20 years ago and have been breeding these gorgeous dogs for 12 years. Avonyon has a reputation for dogs with wonderful temperaments and I believe that comes about through them being raised in a loving home where they are treated as family.

Why we got involved in breeding

I love our Aussies and after owning and loving them, I got involved with the ANKC to learn about what was required to be an excellent breeder and how to choose the right dogs to better the breed and provide well socialised pups with brilliant temperaments and great conformation.

Our special touch

Love and training and selecting the perfect owner for our pups.

Credentials

Association

Dogs West (ANKC)

Association number

6100034802

Prefix

AVONYON Australian Shepherds

Breeding since

2010

Applying for a puppy

Apply for a puppy by answering a few questions so Margaret can get to know you.
A$3,000 - A$5,000

Our puppies leave with an extensive puppy pack of goodies, but more importantly, a folder of all relevant information and hints for raising puppies. Our pups are wormed, immunised and vet checked at 6 weeks.

A$3,000 - A$5,000