Macallan is now 3 years old, and we have nothing but good things to say about our experience with WAR. Amanda worked with us to choose a dog based on our lifestyle and desired temperament, and she chose perfectly. Macallan is one of the sweetest dogs, a lover to all, and always up for an adventure. We had asked for a dog that has the energy to backpack and hike for days but also likes a good relaxation day - and that's him in a nutshell. We even have had WAR watch Macallan when we go on vacation - and every time, when we pick him up, he's so happy and acts like he got his own adventurous vacation, too. Highly recommend working with WAR to see if their dogs are a good fit for your household and know that you'll have a great support network. read more

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I got my girl Zelda from WAR. They care so much about their pups and only place them with families who are compatible with the puppy. They're always available to answer any questions or address any concerns you may have about your dog. It's clear by looking at their website and social media that they are professional and are in this for the love of the dog. They don't hand out a dog to the highest bidder just because the person is after a certain color eye or coat. I got updates from the moment I sent my deposit up until I was able to take my puppy home! Will absolutely go back to them when it's time read more

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Our Australian Shepherd is 3YO and I can say Amanda and Joel are breeding the best working dogs and family pets. Our dog Cooper has a ton of energy and plays hard with my husband, but knows "mom" doesn't play rough and he never puts his mouth on me. He's a goofball and likes to play on the beds as I'm changing the sheets. He's so smart and can follows my directions and returns on command. He's always a velcro dog who likes to say goodbye to the kids when they head off to school, but never over protective. We couldn't ask for a better dog for our family! read more

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Joel and Amanda are the best of the best in my mind when it comes to what kind, ethical, loving and passionate breeders should be like. The way they treated me and my husband validated our choice to go with them. They truly treated us like good friends, family even. They communicated clearly, made sure we had all the information we needed to feel secure in our decision, and the handoff was very welcoming, smooth and respectful. They are really great people, they're really passionate about the breed, heck they're passionate about other herding breeds too, and spend a lot of their personal time and resources rescuing less fortunate animals. I haven't hesitated to recommend them to friends and family, and I will be returning to them when I'm ready to add another Aussie into my home. PS. They have been there as a source of support for us. They don't just hand you a puppy and walk away, they're committed to their placements adjusting well and helping the new pawrents adjust to the needs of the puppy. This is my first Aussie and they helped me understand a lot of things I didn't know about the breed, and they continue to support me when I have questions. read more

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I am beyond happy with my experience with Wandering Acres Ranch! They have gone above and beyond with answering all my questions. They have been super informative and have sent so many helpful links! Wandering Acres Ranch has been nothing but kind, respectful, and they are so caring. They love all their dogs and it is so apparent. I just got my first pup from them and I'm just so impressed with our sweet boy! He is beautiful, healthy, and soooooo smart ! if you are looking at getting an Australian Shepherd, I highly recommend Wandering Acres Ranch! You will not be disappointed! read more

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Amanda and Joel are wonderful! They've helped us so much as first-time Aussie owners. We appreciate their guidance and support. Plus, we wouldn't have our wonderful pup, Daisy, without them! read more

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We have had the pleasure of adopting two pups from wandering acres over the years and we have had amazing experiences with both. The owners are very informational and make sure you have everything you need to be prepared. You can tell they really care about their dog's well being, health and that they are a good fit with every home they go to. They have a facebook group to families who have purchased a dog through them to stay connected with other families and help eachother out with information which has been awesome! I couldn't imagine my life without my two aussies and I couldn't recommend Wandering Acres enough! read more

I took them to small claims court for my parvo medical expenses and won. They have now had 5 parvo cases and refuse to acknowledge that they have a problem. They have blocked google reviews. Mr. Kirk has bullied me and accused me of horrible things. I am just a veterinarian and a puppy owner trying to do the right thing so no other puppies have to die of parvo from this breeder. They do not deserve your business. read more

Update: Yelp continues to cause harm to this business by marking positive reviews as not recommended, just because they may not have many other reviews on their profile. I took the liberty to repost some of the reviews: Anon Y - 5 Stars: Joel and Amanda are terrific! We purchased Milou from them based on several personal recommendations. The proof is in their animals: well-adjusted, healthy and clearly loved. Joel and Amanda are extremely professional in their interactions: they communicate often and clearly across all media. The welfare of their animals is their primary concern: you must be a good fit for one of their dogs. Josh R - 5 Stars: My partner and I did extensive research to find a breeder for our first ever Australian shepherd. Amanda and Joel came up from our search and we were comforted to see all the raving reviews from their social media. This is quite rare to find when researching breeders as they usually only have a website with limited information, or require an email to reach out to. When you contact them you'll immediately notice how organized they are as they post daily on their social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook), and response in a reasonably fast time-frame. We had many questions going with an Australian Shepherd as our first dog and they never failed to answer with informative responses to ensure we knew what we were getting into. We have so much respect for this company, as you can tell they care deeply for all their animals, and families (WAR community). I've had the pleasure of getting to set up play dates with other Wandering Acres Ranch families. The process of obtaining our Blue Merle, Male was smooth, and the only downside of it was the temptation of wanting to adopt a pup from each new litter announcement. Not only do you get to be apart of the community that they have created over the years from other WAR families, but they also offer boarding services. This perk has been so great for our boy, and we feel at ease knowing he's in familiar hands. Literally a Disneyland for dogs! If we were to get another aussie in the future, it's a no brainer to go with Wandering Acres Ranch. These dogs are quality and well loved. If you're having doubts, my advice is to get in contact with them personally. You wont regret putting that deposit down, and honestly the hardest part was waiting for that email letting you know your new friend was coming home to you! Thomas H - 5 Stars: I have nothing but great things to say about Wandering Acres. They deeply care for their dogs and breed with great care. I have two of their dogs and they are truly wonderful. They're our 'Velcro' dogs, glued to the four of us, and come with us everywhere. I honestly have a hard time not adding a third! Rosario S - 5 Stars: Amanda and Joel are wonderful! They've helped us so much as first-time Aussie owners. We appreciate their guidance and support. Plus, we wouldn't have our wonderful pup, Daisy, without them! Michael B - 5 Stars: I would highly recommend Wondering Acres when searching for your Aussie. Wondering Acres' Joel and Amanda are an amazing breeders of gentle, sweet, and sociable Aussies, as evidenced by our three year old adventure buddy, Hamilton. When we began our search for our Aussie, we came across a number of breeders and "Aussie" groups that looked good on paper. As we spoke with them, there was a sense that, although they were good with their animals, they didn't demonstrate an atmosphere that their dogs were family members. This all changed when we came across Wandering Acres - Joel and Amanda. From the first contact with Amanda to the present, she and Joel have always been friendly and professional in their interactions with us, as well as a go to source for information and clarification on questions, or concerns when it comes to our Hamilton. And if we have to go out of the area and are unable to take our fur baby, we know he can always stay with Joel and Amanda, along with the other pups, while we are away. And while we are away, we get updates and pictures of how Hamilton is doing on the ranch. R.B - 5 Stars: Where do I start with just how much we LOVE Wandering Acres and their owners. They are truly the kindest, most caring people and their love for the dogs is like none other I've seen with breeders. They want the VERY best for each and every one of their dogs and will not settle for anything else. Their commitment to finding the right fit for each family and each dog is a commitment that shows their love for these dogs. We have two girls who are now 5 years old from Amanda and Joel and they have always been there if we ever have had a question or concern. They've been there when we were worried and always talked us through and given us great advice and suggestions for our girls. There is much more- please go to the bottom of the page and click on the "reviews not recommended to read more of the fantastic things the community has to say about Wandering Acres. read more

Joel and Amanda are terrific! We purchased Milou from them based on several personal recommendations. The proof is in their animals: well-adjusted, healthy and clearly loved. Joel and Amanda are extremely professional in their interactions: they communicate often and clearly across all media. The welfare of their animals is their primary concern: you must be a good fit for one of their dogs. read more

Where do I start with just how much we LOVE Wandering Acres and their owners. They are truly the kindest, most caring people and their love for the dogs is like none other I've seen with breeders. They want the VERY best for each and every one of their dogs and will not settle for anything else. Their commitment to finding the right fit for each family and each dog is a commitment that shows their love for these dogs. We have two girls who are now 5 years old from Amanda and Joel and they have always been there if we ever have had a question or concern. They've been there when we were worried and always talked us through and given us great advice and suggestions for our girls. They are part of our "dog family" and I know that we can always count on them when needed! And now they are going FAR above and beyond and taking in rescues (all breeds) that need a new home...they are taking them in (on their own expense!!!!) evaluating the dogs, helping with correcting anything the dog needs and finding the new "furever" homes for them. If that doesn't show just what kind of people they are...I don't know what does. I can't say enough about them, their dogs and their commitment to the families who become part of the Wandering Acres Family...Amanda and Joel are truly the BEST!!!!! read more

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Absolute 0 out of 5 stars. There are many places to buy a great Australian Shepard and I would strongly advise someone looking for one to steer clear from this place. I originally found them through social media and decided to buy my puppy elsewhere after talking to other unhappy customers of Wandering Acres who agree that the owners are unpleasant to interact with. The owners of this business are hostile, extremely unprofessional and are clearly concerned about money above all. Disappointing and would like to save other families from their aggression. read more

Amanda and Joel breed sweet, smart, wonderful family dogs. We have a now 6 month old puppy from Sigh x Black Ops litter. She is such a wonderful part of our family, great with kids, smart, well-behaved...I could go on and on. We are so grateful to have found such a quality breeder and would highly recommend Wandering Acres Ranch to anyone looking for an Aussie! Thank read more