Australian Shepherds with Heritage, Health & Heart
Shadowtaw Ridge™ — Where Every Dog Has a Place, and Every Pack Member Has a Story..
About Shadowtaw Ridge
At Shadowtaw Ridge, we’re more than breeders — we’re guardians of a legacy. Our Australian Shepherds are raised with heritage, health, and heart at the center of everything we do.
Rooted in Choctaw tradition and family values, Shadowtaw Ridge carries forward a story that’s bigger than dogs alone. Each litter is part of a living bloodline we’ve built with care, from our founding sires and dams like Taw and Donna, to the pups who carry their strength and spirit into new homes.
We hold ourselves to the highest standards of health and transparency:
OFA & CHIC certifications for hips, elbows, and eyes
Genetic testing across our breeding stock
Raised in-home, not in kennels — every pup is socialized from day one
Our mission is simple:
👉 To raise intelligent, athletic, and loyal Australian Shepherds who thrive as companions, protectors, and partners.
Whether you’re looking for a working dog, a family protector, or a lifelong friend, Shadowtaw Ridge pups are bred to stand tall in health, beauty, and temperament.
This isn’t just breeding — it’s building a legacy, one pup at a time.
The Frost Pack Goes South
It started at the Anchorage airport: six dogs, one car, and a road leading all the way to Oklahoma. Wild, challenging, unforgettable — and proof that our pack always moves as one.
Every Aussie has a role. Some lead, some guard, some comfort, some test our patience — but together, they create something greater than themselves. That’s the magic of the pack.
These dogs give us joy, loyalty, laughter, and more love than we could ever repay. They’re more than pets — they’re healers, guardians, and family. And when one of ours joins your home, you don’t just get a dog — you join the pack.
Shadowtaw Ridge — Where Every Dog Has a Place, and Every Pack Member Has a Story.
AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T.
At Shadowtaw Ridge™, we are proud members of the AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T. program. This program represents the core values we stand by as breeders:
Health – Every breeding dog is health tested according to AKC’s Parent Club requirements for Australian Shepherds.
Education – We continue our breeder education through AKC-approved programs to stay current on best practices and advances in canine health.
Accountability – We comply with the AKC Care and Conditions Policy, including inspections, and maintain transparent records of health testing and education.
Responsibility – We take lifelong responsibility for the health and well-being of every puppy we produce.
Tradition – We uphold the AKC tradition of raising purebred Australian Shepherds that are sound, healthy, and ready for a lifetime of companionship.
“Every Shadowtaw Ridge pup is bred with H.E.A.R.T.”