Coal Creek Shepherds
- Loveland, CO ·
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Riley R., the breeder behind Coal Creek Shepherds located in Loveland, CO. Coal Creek Shepherds is a small hobby show breeder of quality and health tested Australian & German Shepherds. We love our dogs and enjoy sharing them with happy and healthy homes. Our goal is to breed quality Shepherds that are fit for show and performance while making excellent family dogs and companions.
Q. & A. with Riley
Why did you start breeding?
I breed for love of the Australian & German Shepherd breed, preservation by maintaining the breed standards, and a desire to share these incredible dogs with others. When we breed, we breed for ourselves first and foremost with the intention of keeping a puppy from the litter. We do not breed to simply produce puppies.What makes your program special?
All of our dogs are picked based on health, pedigree, conformation, and temperament. Well rounded, versatile dogs are an important goal in our program. Our puppies are born into our hands, raised and socialized in our home with our family. Our dogs are bred to the AKC and ASCA breed standards where we also compete with our dogs in conformation, agility, and other performance venuesWhat are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Australian Shepherd puppies include red merle and blue merle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
River
Went homeMale
Grace
Went homeFemale
Ben
Went homeMale
Vanya
Went homeFemale
Allison
Went homeFemale
Fei
Went homeFemale
Klaus
Went homeMale
Lila
Went homeFemale
Karl
Went homeMale
Dunkin
Went homeFemale
Dior
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Murphy
Went homeMale
Lavender Girl
Went homeFemale
Green Boy
Went homeMale
Pink Girl
Went homeFemale
Blue Boy
Went homeMale
Zeppelin (Red Collar)
Went homeMale
Motley (Orange Collar)
Went homeMale
Jovi (Purple Collar)
Went homeFemale
Hendrix (Yellow Collar)
Went homeMale
Nirvana (Teal Collar)
Went homeFemale
Halen (Green Collar)
Went homeMale
Santana (Pink Collar)
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Riley
Riley has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
Riley partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 7 weeks old.
“Rather than allowing families to choose a puppy based solely on appearance, I carefully evaluate each puppy’s temperament, confidence, energy level, drive, and overall personality throughout their first 7–8 weeks of development. After getting to know each family’s lifestyle, experience level, goals, and expectations, I make placement recommendations that give both the puppy and the family the greatest opportunity for long-term success. Every puppy is unique, and the “best” puppy isn’t the one with the prettiest markings, it’s the one whose temperament naturally complements your home. This thoughtful matching process helps reduce frustration, builds stronger relationships, and sets each puppy up to thrive in the environment that suits them best. My priority isn’t simply sending puppies home, it’s creating lifelong partnerships that benefit both the dog and their family.”
Price
“Price includes a non-refundable $500 deposit applied to purchase price. AKC/ASCA Registration, Age Appropriate Vaccinations & Deworming. We do not charge extra for coat color, eye color, or sex as all of the puppies in a litter are raised and cared for exactly the same. We reserve the right to refuse sale for any reason.”
Contract & health guarantee
Riley 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 Riley 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 Riley 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
- 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Basic obedience & manners
- AKC registration
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Riley.
Breeder's location
Meet in Loveland, CO
1470 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Denver Airport
1447 miles away
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Meet in Greeley, CO
1445 miles away
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More about Riley
Riley has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Riley was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Riley is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Coal Creek Shepherds 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
Litter and program updates
Riley R.
Litter update on 03 Feb 2025 •First time with the frozen Marrow bones for crate time!
Rambo and Mazikeen's litter
Riley R.
Litter update on 02 Feb 2025 •Playing with auntie Visenya!
Rambo and Mazikeen's litter
Parent dogs
All breeds
German Shepherd
Australian Shepherd
Mazikeen, mom
German Shepherd
About Mazikeen
Mazikeen is a female German Shepherd about 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Riley decided to make her part of their program. Riley has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Great health testing
Full Embark Panel, Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.Siren, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Siren
Siren is a female Australian Shepherd about 8 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Riley decided to make her part of their program. Riley has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Excellent health testing
Full Embark Panel, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +3 more.Badger, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Badger
Badger is a male Australian Shepherd over 11 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Riley decided to make him part of their program. Riley has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Great health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Coal Creek Shepherds 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.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
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.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Dentition
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
Full Embark Panel, 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Riley to bring home their puppies.
Abigail G.
Verified owner · Feb. 2023
Amazing! Riley was very professional and provided updates throughout the entire journey. Murphy is settling in well and we are so in love with him! I couldn't recommend her enough!
