I'm Michelle R., the breeder behind Butler Creek Aussies located in Cypress Inn, TN. Our mission is to raise healthy, happy, adorable Aussie puppies and connect loving families with their new best friends! We focus on the proper development of all our puppies because we know that each one is unique and deserving of undivided love and attention. Each puppy is bred, raised, and loved indoors to ensure health, happiness, and harmony at the start of its life. At Butler Creek, beauty is a given, but producing healthy, loving, and versatile Australian Shepherds is our true goal.
Q. & A. with Michelle
Why did you start breeding?
We got our first mini female 13 years ago and fell in love. She was breeding quality so we decided to dive in and have produced pups that have been making families happy for the last 10 years or so. We have since retired from the mini size. 3 years ago we fell in love with a gorgeous, stout standard female and took our program to the standard size Aussie.
What makes your program special?
We strive to breed healthy well rounded puppies and work to make sure personalities are a fit for what families are looking for. We work with transportation options to ensure families can come together with their perfect furbaby.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red merle, blue merle, black tri-color, and red tri-color. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Stella
Went home
Female
Ace
Went home
Male
Pippin
Went home
Female
Huck
Went home
Male
Gambler
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Michelle
Michelle 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $500 - $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes a non-refundable $500 deposit to hold pup once pick is made. Price also includes 1st shots at 6 weeks and worming as long as we have pup. Vaccinations/vet visits post 6 weeks will be added to cost of pup. Deposit is required to hold pup until pickup or delivery after pick is made.”
Contract & health guarantee
Michelle 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 Michelle 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 Michelle directly.
Butler Creek 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
Whitley, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Whitley
Whitley is the unicorn dog I always wanted. She is a low key stout Aussie. She will read the room energy perfect. If my youngest is bouncing off the walls she loves playtime. If I am at my desk working she is at my feet for the duration. Whitley loves to be out on the farm with us.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Butler Creek 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.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
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).