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Iris
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About Iris
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Meet Iris, a beautiful black tri girl from our Dallas × Paxton litter! 🖤 She is part of a pairing that has consistently produced exceptional Australian Shepherds with outstanding temperaments, substantial, well-balanced bodies, and naturally sweet dispositions.
Dallas and Paxton complement each other beautifully. Dallas brings her calm, gentle, and steady nature, while Paxton contributes his confident, social, and versatile temperament. Together, they produce puppies with stable nerves, wonderful adaptability, and a natural desire to form close bonds with their families.
These puppies are expected to be low to medium drive, highly intelligent, and eager to please, making them wonderfully suited for a variety of homes. Whether you’re looking for a devoted family companion, an active adventure partner, or a dog to participate in performance, obedience, or other activities, this pairing offers the versatility to thrive.
🧬 Health & Genetics
Mom, Dallas: Australian Shepherd genetic panel clear through parentage.
Dad, Paxton: Genetic panel clear with the exception of being a carrier for DM. OFA Hips: Good | OFA Elbows: Normal
Ivy is being raised in our home with plenty of handling, socialization, and age-appropriate experiences. She will be ready to join her new family at 8 weeks old on October 10, 2026.
🏡 Every Puppy Goes Home With:
• AKC registration
• First age-appropriate puppy vaccine
• Biweekly deworming
• Two-year health guarantee
• Puppy records and care information
• Lifetime breeder support
• Raised in our home with plenty of handling, socialization, and age-appropriate experiences
Located in Climax, NC.
Transport available.
Coat Colors:
Black
White
Coat Pattern:
Tricolor
Why I stand out
Show quality
Show quality
Vaccinated
Vaccinated
Champion blood
Champion blood
Health guarantee
Health guarantee
Registered
Registered
Registrable
Registrable
Pedigree
Pedigree
About The Seller
Smokin’ Aces Aussies
Member for
2 years
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USDA not required
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Frequently Asked Questions
About
Australian Shepherd
Puppies
What are Australian Shepherds known for?
Australian Shepherds are a beautiful breed with merle coats, high energy, and and an obsession with being close to their families. These dogs are wonderful family companions, but be prepared to keep them active and occupied to avoid having a sad, destructive Aussie. Full-grown, they typically weigh 40-65 pounds and stand 18-23 inches tall.
Do Australian Shepherds do well in a busy household?
Australian Shepherds are generally excellent with children of all ages. Australian Shepherds are great companion for kids and other pets, especially if they’re socialized as puppies. These dogs can be happy in warm or cool climates, but they need plenty of space to run and play and should have their primary living space indoors. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.
Do Australian Shepherds need a lot of physical activity?
Aussies need a lot of high-energy activities and mental stimulation to keep them happy. They’re the perfect exercise buddies, especially for families that like being outdoors. Take your Australian Shepherd for a run, hike, or a long play session in a big backyard to keep their hearts soaring and their minds sharp. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.
Are Australian Shepherds high-maintenance when it comes to grooming?
The Australian Shepherd has a dense undercoat and outer coat with medium to long hair that’s straight or slightly wavy. Aussies’ fur is short and soft on their head and legs, with a thick mane around the neck. These dogs can be black, red, red merle (dark patches on a light background), or blue merle, and some may have white markings or tan points too. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.
Do Australian Shepherds need a big yard?
Australian Shepherds are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. These dogs can be happy in warm or cool climates, but they need plenty of space to run and play and should have their primary living space indoors. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.
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