***It has come to our attention at Fortis Australian Shepherds that a number of our photographs as well as written materials have been taken for unauthorized use. The ONLY website that is Fortis Australian Shepherds is fortis aussies (dot) com. Furthermore, we have temporarily taken down our phone number in order to protect ourselves as well as potential buyers due to inscrutable people. Which is being further investigated. Sufficed to say, Fortis Australian Shepherds does NOT sell/place puppies sight unseen, potential homes/families un-met, nor do we ever request funds implied or otherwise for puppies in order to be shipped within 24-48 hours. Fortis Australian Shepherds will only place puppies once we (as a part of our interview process) have met potential homes, in person-no exceptions! Anyone claiming to be Fortis Australian Shepherds stating otherwise is NOT Fortis Australian Shepherds nor an affiliation thereof.  Please perform due diligence when researching your breeder!