Butler Creek Aussies
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Meet the breeder
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 homeFemale
Ace
Went homeMale
Pippin
Went homeFemale
Huck
Went homeMale
Gambler
Went homeMale
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
"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.
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
- Socialized with children
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Michelle.
Breeder's location
Meet in Cypress Inn, TN
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Nashville Airport (Berry Field)
Flexible meeting point
Michelle can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Michelle
Michelle has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Michelle was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Michelle’s links
Michelle is a trusted Good Dog breeder
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
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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1)
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).
