I'm Christine R., the breeder behind Heaven Scent Aussies located in Grand Island, NE. We are passionate about Australian Shepherds. Our dogs are considered members of our family, and we give each dog and puppy all the attention and care that they require to live happy, healthy lives. We look forward to helping you find the puppy of your dreams!
Q. & A. with Christine
Why did you start breeding?
We had our own amazing Aussies and fell in love with the breed. We wanted to do our part as responsible breeders and produce healthy, well-rounded pups. It has been an incredible experience, and we love what we do!
What makes your program special?
We are dedicated to always providing our buyers and our puppies with a positive experience, which includes remaining committed to responsible practices when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming our puppies.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black, red merle, blue merle, and red. 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.
Pumpkin
Went home
Female
Rocky
Went home
Male
Snowden
Went home
Male
Boots
Went home
Male
Captain
Went home
Male
Coco
Went home
Male
Raya
Went home
Female
Mocha
Went home
Male
Black Beauty
Went home
Female
Baby J
Went home
Male
Presley
Went home
Male
Ophelia
Went home
Female
Bonnie
Went home
Female
Panda
Went home
Male
Kava
Went home
Female
Oakley
Went home
Female
Leo
Went home
Male
Robin
Went home
Female
Elizabelle
Went home
Female
Duce
Went home
Male
Angel
Went home
Female
Lovey
Went home
Female
Nixie
Went home
Female
Jack Sparrow
Went home
Male
Mack
Went home
Male
Nala
Went home
Female
Mimi
Went home
Female
Annie
Went home
Female
Dusty
Went home
Male
Niko
Went home
Male
Athena
Went home
Female
Cookie
Went home
Male
Copper
Went home
Male
Shadowfax
Went home
Male
Royal
Went home
Male
Zeus
Went home
Male
Wolverine
Went home
Male
Remi
Went home
Female
Midnight
Went home
Female
Quinn
Went home
Female
Benny
Went home
Male
Electra
Went home
Female
Cookie Dough
Went home
Male
Bridgette
Went home
Female
Otani
Went home
Male
Stormy
Went home
Male
Anubis
Went home
Male
Cleo
Went home
Female
Magenta
Went home
Female
Chase
Went home
Male
Rosie
Went home
Female
Sirius
Went home
Male
Guinevere
Went home
Female
Bluey
Went home
Female
Max
Went home
Male
Sonic
Went home
Male
Milo
Went home
Male
Spike
Went home
Male
Madeline
Went home
Female
Paxton
Went home
Male
Samson
Went home
Male
Ariel
Went home
Female
Poppy
Went home
Female
Penelope
Went home
Female
Mario
Went home
Male
Dennis
Went home
Male
Mickey
Went home
Male
Bessie
Went home
Female
Sweetheart
Went home
Female
Millie
Went home
Female
Oatmeal
Went home
Female
Teddy
Went home
Male
Josie
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Christine
Christine 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 $1,100 - $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“AKC/ASCA Registered. Microchipped. First set of shots. Dewormed 3x. Tails are not docked. They are left as they are born. Some are full and some are naturally bobbed to different lengths. Nonrefundable $500 deposit to reserve the puppy of your choice. Puppy picks are made in the order deposits are received.”
Contract & health guarantee
Christine 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 Christine 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 Christine directly.
Heaven Scent 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
Ryder, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Ryder
Ryder is a male Australian Shepherd about 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Christine decided to make him part of their program. Christine 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.
Trixie, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Trixie
Trixie is a female Australian Shepherd over 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Christine decided to make her part of their program. Christine 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.
Bella, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Bella
Bella is a female Australian Shepherd over 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Christine decided to make her part of their program. Christine 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.
Jax, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Jax
Jax is a male Australian Shepherd almost 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Christine decided to make him part of their program. Christine 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.
Chief, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Chief
Chief is a male Australian Shepherd over 1 year old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Christine decided to make him part of their program. Christine 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.
Cinch, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Cinch
Cinch is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Christine decided to make her part of their program. Christine 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
Great level
Heaven Scent 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.
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.
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific)
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).