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Males vs. Females. Which is better?
Both are great! Many puppy buyers believe that one sex is better than the other. After all my years of breeding and being around both sexes, personality is a
big factor. Socialization and training is key. The more the puppy is around other dogs, animals, people, etc.. the better off they are in life
What is the height and weight of Male vs. Female?
The female Australian Shepherd will typically stand between 18-21inches at the point of her withers and will on average weigh around 40-50 pounds. She
does not usually carry the density and length of coat as a male.
The male Australian Shepherd will usually stand 20-23 inches and will weigh around 50-65 pounds. As with most animal species, the male Aussie is the
showier of the two sexes, carrying longer hair, heavier bone, and a more masculine head.
When can you tell if their eyes will be blue?
I can start to tell if a puppy will have blue in their eyes at about 5 weeks. But even then the color change in the blue eyes until they are 3-12 months old.
Usually solid black puppies will have brown eyes. Solid reds will have green, hazel, yellow or amber. Blue Merles will have brown, brown/blue or blue eyes.
Red Merles will have green, hazel, amber, yellow, blue, or a mix of blue with one of the colors listed.
When will the copper markings show up on the puppies?
Copper points take time to come in. By the time the puppies are 8 weeks old we can really see a lot of copper. But even then, it could take 6-12 months for
them to darken and spread. For instance my stud dog 'Ted' as a puppy had lots of copper. If you look at his page on my website. He is the 3 month old in the
header picture. The copper on his face was there, but it wasn't until 12 months that it really took over his face.
One of my females 'Storm' had copper that was very light at 8 weeks and then darkened within 6-12 months. You can see pictures of Storm as a 4 and 8
week old puppy on her webpage (bottom of page). Then as she got older 6 months-12 months here copper became darker.
Why are the newborn puppies noses pink? I want a solid colored nose?
When puppies are born their nose color is usually pink, especially in merles. The black or liver (brown) comes in as they get older. Each puppies nose will
change at a different time. It always seems that the tri or bi colored pups get their pigment faster than the merles. Puppies that have more white on their face
take longer than those pups with less white. Of course every puppy is different, but time will tell.
Are Aussies good with kids?
Yes, they are great with kids if raised and socialized with them. Of course babies and toddlers should not be left unattended with your dog, no matter what
breed. Puppies and children need to respect each other. A child should be taught how to treat the puppy and not tease or play too rough. Our puppies are
whelped indoors and raised with children.
Are your dogs registered?
YES all of our dogs are registered in at least one of the following clubs: AKC, ASCA, CKC and UKC. Look at each individual dog's page to see specific
registration for that dog.
What is your policy on naming our puppy?
You can register your puppy name however you like. The only stipulation that we have is that the name BLAZIN' SUN will be used in the registered name.
If you reserve a puppy from a litter and give a deposit, is it refundable?
No, reserve deposit money is non-refundable. We receive a deposit from you and mark the puppy 'sold' and take it off the Market for you. By taking the
puppy off the market and marking it sold, we would be loosing the sale of him/her to someone else.
What form of payment do you take?
For deposits, we accept checks, money orders, Money Grams (through Walmart) or Paypal (we do charge 3% more for using Paypal).
Final Payment is due when puppy is picked up or 2 weeks prior to shipping the puppy. On final payment we only accept money orders, official bank checks or
Cash. No Personal Checks on Final Payment unless paid 2 weeks prior to pickup..
Do you ship your puppies?
Yes, we can ship our puppies anywhere inside the USA. Shipping varies at different times of the year. Most of the time it is $350. But in the summer time
prices increase because of the heat. Many of our puppy buyers like to fly in and then take their puppy back with them as carry on. Most airlines charge about
$100-$150 to carry a puppy on the airplane. Contact the airlines to find out prices and restrictions.
If we cannot keep our puppy/dog for any reason, will you take them back?
We will not buy the puppy/dog back from you. We will try and place it in an appropriate home.
Can an Aussie live in town?
Yes, they can. In order for an Australian Shepherd to be happy, it needs LOTS of social interaction and LOTS of things to keep it busy. In short, they need a
job to do. Whether that job is agility, frisbee, flyball, obedience/agility classes, herding, showing, etc... The more time you spend with your Aussie the better
they will be. Aussies can make wonderful suburban pets as long as the needs of keeping the active in mind and body is meet.
Do you dock your puppies tails?
Yes tails and dew claws are removed at 3 days old. The short tail is a recognized breed characteristic. The breed standard calls for a tail less than four
inches long. The most popular reason for short tails is due to working. Tails are more prone to collect burrs when working. These burrs, if left untended, can
cause extreme pain and irritation to the dog. Also, there have been many undocumented cases of tails being broken from cattle stepping on them and gates
being slammed shut on them.
Can I keep my puppy tail long?
Yes, as long as your puppy is picked out before day 3 and you have given us half the payment of the puppy.
We lost our registration papers, can we get a duplicate?
Yes, but the cost is $50 per registration club.
What color do Australian Shepherds come in? What is a tri colored Aussie? What does a merle look like?
This is a color chart of all the different colors/coat patterns an Aussie could possibly come in.
Both are great! Many puppy buyers believe that one sex is better than the other. After all my years of breeding and being around both sexes, personality is a
big factor. Socialization and training is key. The more the puppy is around other dogs, animals, people, etc.. the better off they are in life
What is the height and weight of Male vs. Female?
The female Australian Shepherd will typically stand between 18-21inches at the point of her withers and will on average weigh around 40-50 pounds. She
does not usually carry the density and length of coat as a male.
The male Australian Shepherd will usually stand 20-23 inches and will weigh around 50-65 pounds. As with most animal species, the male Aussie is the
showier of the two sexes, carrying longer hair, heavier bone, and a more masculine head.
When can you tell if their eyes will be blue?
I can start to tell if a puppy will have blue in their eyes at about 5 weeks. But even then the color change in the blue eyes until they are 3-12 months old.
Usually solid black puppies will have brown eyes. Solid reds will have green, hazel, yellow or amber. Blue Merles will have brown, brown/blue or blue eyes.
Red Merles will have green, hazel, amber, yellow, blue, or a mix of blue with one of the colors listed.
When will the copper markings show up on the puppies?
Copper points take time to come in. By the time the puppies are 8 weeks old we can really see a lot of copper. But even then, it could take 6-12 months for
them to darken and spread. For instance my stud dog 'Ted' as a puppy had lots of copper. If you look at his page on my website. He is the 3 month old in the
header picture. The copper on his face was there, but it wasn't until 12 months that it really took over his face.
One of my females 'Storm' had copper that was very light at 8 weeks and then darkened within 6-12 months. You can see pictures of Storm as a 4 and 8
week old puppy on her webpage (bottom of page). Then as she got older 6 months-12 months here copper became darker.
Why are the newborn puppies noses pink? I want a solid colored nose?
When puppies are born their nose color is usually pink, especially in merles. The black or liver (brown) comes in as they get older. Each puppies nose will
change at a different time. It always seems that the tri or bi colored pups get their pigment faster than the merles. Puppies that have more white on their face
take longer than those pups with less white. Of course every puppy is different, but time will tell.
Are Aussies good with kids?
Yes, they are great with kids if raised and socialized with them. Of course babies and toddlers should not be left unattended with your dog, no matter what
breed. Puppies and children need to respect each other. A child should be taught how to treat the puppy and not tease or play too rough. Our puppies are
whelped indoors and raised with children.
Are your dogs registered?
YES all of our dogs are registered in at least one of the following clubs: AKC, ASCA, CKC and UKC. Look at each individual dog's page to see specific
registration for that dog.
What is your policy on naming our puppy?
You can register your puppy name however you like. The only stipulation that we have is that the name BLAZIN' SUN will be used in the registered name.
If you reserve a puppy from a litter and give a deposit, is it refundable?
No, reserve deposit money is non-refundable. We receive a deposit from you and mark the puppy 'sold' and take it off the Market for you. By taking the
puppy off the market and marking it sold, we would be loosing the sale of him/her to someone else.
What form of payment do you take?
For deposits, we accept checks, money orders, Money Grams (through Walmart) or Paypal (we do charge 3% more for using Paypal).
Final Payment is due when puppy is picked up or 2 weeks prior to shipping the puppy. On final payment we only accept money orders, official bank checks or
Cash. No Personal Checks on Final Payment unless paid 2 weeks prior to pickup..
Do you ship your puppies?
Yes, we can ship our puppies anywhere inside the USA. Shipping varies at different times of the year. Most of the time it is $350. But in the summer time
prices increase because of the heat. Many of our puppy buyers like to fly in and then take their puppy back with them as carry on. Most airlines charge about
$100-$150 to carry a puppy on the airplane. Contact the airlines to find out prices and restrictions.
If we cannot keep our puppy/dog for any reason, will you take them back?
We will not buy the puppy/dog back from you. We will try and place it in an appropriate home.
Can an Aussie live in town?
Yes, they can. In order for an Australian Shepherd to be happy, it needs LOTS of social interaction and LOTS of things to keep it busy. In short, they need a
job to do. Whether that job is agility, frisbee, flyball, obedience/agility classes, herding, showing, etc... The more time you spend with your Aussie the better
they will be. Aussies can make wonderful suburban pets as long as the needs of keeping the active in mind and body is meet.
Do you dock your puppies tails?
Yes tails and dew claws are removed at 3 days old. The short tail is a recognized breed characteristic. The breed standard calls for a tail less than four
inches long. The most popular reason for short tails is due to working. Tails are more prone to collect burrs when working. These burrs, if left untended, can
cause extreme pain and irritation to the dog. Also, there have been many undocumented cases of tails being broken from cattle stepping on them and gates
being slammed shut on them.
Can I keep my puppy tail long?
Yes, as long as your puppy is picked out before day 3 and you have given us half the payment of the puppy.
We lost our registration papers, can we get a duplicate?
Yes, but the cost is $50 per registration club.
What color do Australian Shepherds come in? What is a tri colored Aussie? What does a merle look like?
This is a color chart of all the different colors/coat patterns an Aussie could possibly come in.
| All of our dogs are wonderful family dogs. Our dogs have been trained in herding, some in show and also in agility. Our puppies are whelped indoors and are raised around children. Everyday we are playing with and teaching the puppies new things. Price of Puppies are usually between $800.00-$1,200.00 (Limited Registration - Non Breeding Rights) (Tri/Bi Males $800, Tri/Bi Females $900, Merle Males $1,000, Merle Females $1,000-$1,200) Payment for a Mott Ranch Puppy A deposit is required to hold a puppy of your choice. Deposits are $200 and are non-refundable. Deposits are applied to the purchase price of your puppy. Balance is due at pick up. Final payment in person is only excepted in Cash, Official Check or Bank Money Order. If a puppy is being shipped to you then full payment for the puppy including shipping is required 2 weeks prior to the puppy going to his/her new home. Shipping in the U.S. is usually $350 and includes the vet check/health papers, crate, & plane ticket. The shipping cost is nonrefundable. Microchip, fecal test, additional vaccinations, etc. can be added at buyers expense. If a puppy needs to stay with us longer than 9 weeks we charge $5 per day. This price includes food, additional wormings, shots, etc... We are currently feeding our puppies Kirkland Signature™ Super Premium Puppy Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Formula. We buy our dog food at Costco. Dew Claws and Tails are removed between 3-4 days old. Tails can be left long but we need half the payment of the puppy up front and before day 3. Most of our puppies are sold as Pets, meaning they have LIMITED Registration. "LIMITED" registration refers to a pup with no breeding rights. We do sell some of our puppies with 'FULL' breeding rights. "FULL" registration refers to a pup with breeding rights. Price for "FULL" breeding rights on any puppy that meets breed standards is $1,500.00 |
| Click Here to read a Article on Raising an Aussie. |
ASHGI - Field Guide to Coloration of Australian Shepherds
This field guide presents both the common standard colors listed in the ASCA
breed standard as well as the common nonstandard colors we see and gives
the genetics of each, when known.
Excessive White - The White Aussie Project
This website exists to help explain white coloration in dogs, as clearly as
possible. It was constructed by Aussie folks, which explains why Aussies
compromise the majority of the pictures! Some of the terminology is Aussie
specific as well. Please be advised though, that much of the information is
truly applicable to other breeds as well.
This field guide presents both the common standard colors listed in the ASCA
breed standard as well as the common nonstandard colors we see and gives
the genetics of each, when known.
Excessive White - The White Aussie Project
This website exists to help explain white coloration in dogs, as clearly as
possible. It was constructed by Aussie folks, which explains why Aussies
compromise the majority of the pictures! Some of the terminology is Aussie
specific as well. Please be advised though, that much of the information is
truly applicable to other breeds as well.
