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Northam, 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.…
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Feeding
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Our Breeding Practices
Behaviour and socialisation
Puppies are raised in our homes and start socialisation with other dogs and people from about 4 weeks of age.
Health
We provide a 12 month health guarantee for all genetic issues. We also provide 24 hour contact for the life of your puppy.
Home environment
Our puppies are raised in our family homes in Northam and in Esperance.
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
Physical Test
These breeders have had x-rays taken on their breeding dogs to assess their ‘hip score’. Dogs with…
Additional Tests
AVONYON Australian Shepherds conducts 8 additional tests available for the Australian Shepherd.
- Genetic 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.
- Genetic Test
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.
- Physical Test
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.
- Genetic Test
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.
- Genetic Test
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.
- Genetic Test
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.
- Genetic 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.
- Genetic Test
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.
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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.
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facebookCredentials
Association
Dogs West (ANKC)
Association number
6100034802
Prefix
AVONYON Australian Shepherds
Breeding since
2010
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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
