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Bears Paw Aussies
Meet the breeder
I'm Sarah H., the breeder behind Bears Paw Aussies located in Cut Bank, MT. We offer well rounded, highly socialized, AKC Standard Australian Shepherds for families, sporting, service work, and ranching.
Q. & A. with Sarah
Why did you start breeding?
After careful contemplation and considerable researching of genetics, breed standards, logistics, as well as registries, I created a program to breed genetically sound ASCA AKC ASDR Standard Australian Shepherds. We proudly offer unaltered and genetically sound puppies to ensure the healthiest lineages possible!What makes your program special?
We do not alter our pups spines or thumbs. Pups have been raised in our home then sent to a ranch setting after 8 weeks where they've received experience around other pets, livestock, poultry, visitors, along with daily handling to help ensure they develop into highly socialized and well rounded Aussies this lineage is known for.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include blue merle and black tri-color. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Sarah
Sarah has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $1,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes first puppy shots, rabies, AKC registration forms. All of our puppies are the same price as pets regardless of gender, color, or size.”
Contract & health guarantee
Sarah may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Sarah offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Sarah directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Registration
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- Basic obedience & manners
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Sarah.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Cut Bank, MT
4771 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Great Falls Airport
4809 miles away
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More about Sarah
Sarah has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year
Sarah was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Sarah’s links
Sarah is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Bears Paw Aussies meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Sugar, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Sugar
Sugar has been with us since the day she made her initial debut in 2019. She's been our other cross country companion, alongside Major. My sights were set on Sugar for a future prospect to my breeding program due to her outstanding disposition and calm protective nature that was noticeable from early on. I had the privilege of raising Sugar observing as she matured so in time I felt more confident that was the right choice and now looking back I see that it was. Being is a smaller statured Standard Australian Shepherd, she is quite agile and loves to run obstacle courses, catch discs while meeting new fur friends to play with while out on our adventures is always on her to do list. She's been an amazing mother to 4 litters and has since been retired alongside Major here in Glacier Montana.
Major, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Major
Major has been with me since he was a yearling. Together, we've travelled across Montana including all over the country while on countless road trips and vacations. Major's pleasant disposition as well as excellent conformation are passed down to his lineage as well as being red factored and clear on the full Australian Shepherd PPG panel for genetic diseases. He's done his fair share of ranch work through the years and has remained our faithful companion and family member since day one. Major has been an absolute dream to have in our lives and I'm honored that we were able to help strengthen the bloodline through this incredible sire. Now he's fast approaching his 9th year while living his best days in retirement.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Bears Paw Aussies reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Australian Shepherds.
Chondrodystrophy (CDDY and IVDD Risk) with or without Chondrodysplasia (CDPA), Early Onset Progressive Retinal Atrophy (EOPRA), von Willebrand Disease III (vWD III), Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Intestinal Cobalamin Malabsorption (IGS), Australian Shepherd Type, Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Australian Shepherd Type, Hereditary Ataxia, Cerebellar Ataxia, Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Craniomandibular Osteopathy (CMO), Cone Degeneration, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), DNA Disease Panel
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
