Indigo River Aussies

  • Lacombe, LA ·
  • Responds within a day

Available puppies and older dogs

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Australian Shepherd

Juniper

Ready Oct. 14

4 weeks old · Female

Ivan - Brown Collar

Ready Sept. 27

6 weeks old · Male

Icarus - Blue Collar

Ready Sept. 27

6 weeks old · Male

Imogen

Ready Sept. 27

6 weeks old · Female

Gap

Ready now

6 years old · Male

Meet the breeder

I'm Shantele C., the breeder behind Indigo River Aussies located in Lacombe, LA. Our dogs are pets first and foremost, they are raised in our home and are given all the love and attention they could possibly want. Our Moms and Dads are health tested to ensure we are giving our puppies the best chance to grow up healthy and happy.

Q. & A. with Shantele

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include blue merle, red merle, red, and black. Toy Australian Shepherd puppies include black, red, blue merle, and red merle. Australian Shepherd 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.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Shantele

Shantele 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.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Shantele partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $250 non-refundable deposit and between $800 - $2,250 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price includes age appropriate vaccinations, deworming, microchip, and 1st dose flea/heartworm prevention. Puppies will also leave with a care package (food, toys, blanket), and 30 days free pet insurance. Deposits are non-refundable, but can be applied to another puppy. Deposits will only be refunded if something were to happen to the puppy while still in my care.”

Contract & health guarantee

Shantele 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 Shantele 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 Shantele directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • AKC registration
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Food & treats
      • Registration
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Shantele.

Breeder's location

Meet in Lacombe, LA

4994 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport

5023 miles away

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Meet in Mobile, AL

4898 miles away

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More about Shantele

  • Shantele has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

    Shantele was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Shantele’s links

Shantele is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Indigo River 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

Toy Australian Shepherd

Miniature American Shepherd

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Indigo River 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 Toy Australian Shepherds.

  • Canine Multifocal Retinopathy (cmr3; BEST1 Exon 10 SNP), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Australian Shepherd Type, Intestinal Cobalamin Malabsorption (IGS CUBN Exon 53), Border Collie Type, Intestinal Cobalamin Malabsorption (IGS), Australian Shepherd Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), DNA Disease Panel, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)

    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 Shantele to bring home their puppies.

  • Wendolin M.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    Mrs Shantele was so great, she answered all my questions and gave me peace of mind through my entire puppy process! I have had 3 mini Aussies throughout my life, Our new addition Don is just wonderful. He has brought so much light, laughter and love back into my life! Our puppy is so healthy, intelligent, happy and well socialized. I highly recommend Mrs Shantele and If I ever decide to bring home a new fur baby I will not hesitate to reach out to her again!

    Vega K.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2026

    I had an excellent experience working with Shantele, she was very quick with her responses and detailed in answering questions you have. She made the process very smooth and kept me updated with pictures of my little guy every week. I appreciate the little goodie bag he came home with and he’s been such an amazing addition to the family :)

    cara S.

    Verified owner · July 2026

    Shantele was so easy to work with! We had a few changes to our travel plans for pickup, and she was incredibly flexible and communicative. We absolutely love our Nelly (Elsy). She has the sweetest temperament, is super smart, and we couldn't be happier with our experience!

  • EG

    Everett G.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    Shantele from Indigo River Aussies was very helpful throughout the process. She responded immediately to any questions or concerns. She provided me with everything I would need for our new family member. Thanks again!

    Ryan B.

    Verified owner · July 2026

    Everything was great and went smoothly.

    Mandy T.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    Shantele was very responsive and knowledgeable. She answered all of my questions. Our baby came home potty trained and well adjusted!

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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