Cold Creek Aussies
- Etowah, TN
Meet the breeder
I'm Rikki O., the breeder behind Cold Creek Aussies located in Etowah, TN. We love this breed and the experience of having litters! Our mission is to raise pups that are set to become the best companions. While our goal is to share loving puppies with families, we are still a selective program. We only breed when we’re sure we can produce the healthiest and best example of the breed possible.
Q. & A. with Rikki
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red & white, red merle, red, and red tri-color. 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.
Dark Blue Boy
Went homeMale
Light Pink Girl
Went homeFemale
Yellow Boy
Went homeMale
Light Blue Girl
Went homeFemale
Orange Boy
Went homeMale
Green Boy
Went homeMale
Red Boy
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Rikki
Rikki 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and between $600 - $1,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes AKC (for Golden Retrievers) /ASDR (for Aussies) Registration, first round of vaccinations, deworming, and puppy socialization. Deposit is used to reserve your pick of the litter & is on a first-come first-served basis.”
Contract & health guarantee
Rikki 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 Rikki 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 Rikki 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
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- Registration
- Food & treats
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Rikki.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Etowah, TN
4526 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at McGhee Tyson Airport
4481 miles away
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More about Rikki
Club memberships
Rikki is a member of Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA), United States Australian Shepherd Association (USASA), and Golden Retriever Club of America.
Rikki has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Rikki was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Rikki is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Cold 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
All breeds
Australian Shepherd
Golden Retriever
Frankie, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Frankie
Frankie is a female Australian Shepherd over 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Rikki decided to make her part of their program. Rikki 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.
Good health testing
Full Embark Panel.
Harper, mom
Golden Retriever
About Harper
Harper is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Rikki decided to make her part of their program. Rikki 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.
Banks, dad
Golden Retriever
About Banks
Banks is a male Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Rikki decided to make him part of their program. Rikki 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Cold 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.
DNA Disease 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 Rikki to bring home their puppies.
Rachal L.
Verified owner · July 2024
+5We worked with Cold Creek Aussies over Good Dog to get our puppy, Moby. It was a fantastic experience! Rikki would send us updates, photos, and went above and beyond to make sure we found a puppy that was right for us. Cold Creek truly cares for their puppies & their futures. They raised dogs that are sweet, socialized, & ready for anything! Thank you, Cold Creek!
APAyeisha P.
Verified owner · July 2024
+4We got our sweet pup Kaia from Cold Creek Goldens & Aussies and I have only good things to say. Getting our puppy from a responsible breeder was a big priority for me. I can confidently say that Cold Creek goes above and beyond to ensure they breed healthy and happy pups! They put a lot of time and research into ensuring they set their puppies up for success and a healthy life! During the process, Rikki would send updates and photos of Kaia while we were patiently waiting for her to be ready to come home! I knew she was in great hands, along with all her siblings! When Kaia came home, she already had great recall, was a very social puppy, and had been handled from a young age to ensure she could tolerate pets, bath time, grooming and vet visits!! We had such a good experience with them and are absolutely loving our new addition to our family. You won't be disappointed when working with Cold Creek, they have a passion and love for their dogs like no other and that extends to all of our pups as well! 💗
Dana C.
Verified owner · July 2024
Rikki was very helpful with any questions I had. She kept me posted with pictures as our puppy grew and sent me information on pick up times and location. Good Dog made the process of getting a puppy easy. When I met up with Rikki to get our new puppy Libby, she made sure we had everything we needed. Thanks to Rikki and Good Dog for all their help.
