Flyin' Hearts Aussies

Litters Page

Comments from past puppy buyers at the bottom of this page

I plan my breeding on improving upon the faults of both parents and enhancing the good qualities in them. I am always looking for dogs that can help me improve on what I have.

I want every pup I produce to have the best chance possible at a long, healthy, productive life. To this end, I employ ‘Natural Rearing’ techniques. During the mother’s daily life she is fed grain free kibble mixed with various vegetables and differing fresh meats. She also receives vitamins and fish oil. This feeding process continues with the puppies; they also receive whole unprocessed goat milk if there is a need. I endeavor to use only natural supplements but on rare occasions other means are necessary. I have had much success with vitamins and herbal combinations and usually have no health issues. (See links pages for natural rearing site links.) I will only breed dogs that have sound, stable temperaments and exhibit proper breed personality and physical characteristics. All of my breeding stock is tested clear from hereditary hip dysplasia and cerf clearances for eye defects are done every year.
In selling our pups, I look for the right home for the right puppy. I would rather place a show puppy in a pet home than let it go to a show home where it may not be as well suited to the living conditions. I attempt to determine their personality to match it with you and your desires. To this end I do temperament testing on every puppy and match that information with information gathered from the puppy questionnaire. The questionnaire is designed to give me a picture of you, your family and your lifestyle, so I can watch as the pups grow and also use information from temperament testing to help find the best match possible for your family and the puppy.All puppies are evaluated twice before going to their new homes. This testing ensures that an alpha puppy does not go to a home where it would not be well suited with the family. They are also evaluated to find abilities for aide or therapy work.

I let my puppies go to their new homes at 7-9 weeks. At the time of sale all of our pups are current on worming, and have had a veterinary ophthalmologist eye exam. Our pups are born in the bedroom and live there until 3-4 weeks old and then are moved into the center of the house which ensures familiarity with regular life and sounds and promotes well socialized, happy, loving puppies. When the puppies are ready to go to their new homes, they have been started on house and have started to learn some basic manners. There is a brief questionnaire that I ask you to fill out please email me with your information and I will send it to you. These puppies are valued family members and I want them to have the best “fit” possible with you, your lifestyle and dreams so you and the puppy have a happy life together.

To view the pedigree for the Sept 07 litter please see this page.
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Comment from past puppy buyers:

"Our recent experience adopting an Australian Shepherd puppy from Flyin' Hearts Aussies was positive in every respect. I contacted the owner a number of months after our beloved Aussie passed away after nearly 13 years. From the first contact, it was apparent that the owner was sympathetic, supportive and willing to work with us because she cares deeply about both the animals and the owners who will take them home. Communication with her before and after a litter was born was excellent. The health and well being of the mother and pups was clearly paramount. Upon picking up our new Aussie, we were provided with valuable information for the future health of our new family member. This is a caring, highly professional breeder who I highly recommend.
Marc B. (Seattle)"

We took your advice and put the crate in the bedroom with us. She hardy made a peep. She knows her name now, and will come to you when called most of the time. She's a little pig. She a dancin' and a prancin' for her dinner. Ran out of squash so will use home grown carrots. Knows the word potty and's learning the word "outside". She went to the door and sat down and looked at us as if to say, "well I'm ready how bout you?" She is so precious and loving. She likes her new toys, but still goes back to the one you sent home. She has explored most of the house, but refuses to go down the hall to the laundry room.

We are so glad to have found you on line. Many thanks for all your insight as to the rearing of our puppy. I wish we had known this before with Mattie.

We will keep you updated on her progress and send you pictures.
Lianne and Ernest, Longview, WA

Harvest Moon's Darlin' Darby

Hi,
I just wanted to drop you an email and let you know that things have been going so great with Luna. We love her so much and she had a fantastic first week. She loves her toys and is doing awesome with the clicker training. She knows her name and comes running when she hears it. She is really getting the hang of potty training and has had very few accidents. She is also sleeping through the night in her crate with the exception of getting up once at 3:30a.m for a potty and then back to bed. Scott takes her out in the night and I get up with her at six and we have so much fun in the morning.

She is a little cautious around new people but not fearful. After about 20 minutes she is running around and playing with everybody.

We took her to the vet on Tuesday and she did so well! As of Tuesday she weighs 8lbs! Big Girl!!! Everyone at the vet loves her and asked us to come back and visit.

We would love for you to come and see her sometime. Let us know if you're ever coming through town and would like to stop for a visit. Thank you so much for all your expertise, hard work and support-we are very thankful to you, your family and your beautiful dogs.

Take Care,

Annie R (and Luna who is currently asleep on my foot) Portland, Oregon

I run a small private school in California and I wanted a dog who could come to school with me, and be reliable with the children. I knew that an Australian Shepherd could be a great dog for this purpose, but that many of them are too hyper or reactive for the situation.

When a relative connected me with this breeder, I knew right away that I could work with her. She understood what I was looking for, and we began communicating about how the puppies she was raising were developing. I could not visit the pups, since I live in California and she is near Seattle, so I needed to trust her judgment about which pup would be best for me.

By the time the six weeks passed between my initial interest and the time when the pups were ready, I trusted her judgment completely, and was able to fly up and get my pup. Rosie, the pup, is wonderful. She is robust and confident, yet not aggressive, and is healthy both physically and mentally.

I could not be more pleased. Lorie Hammond, Co-Director, Peregrine School, Davis, California.