Indigo River Aussies

  • Lacombe, LA
  • Responds within a day

Available puppies

Carter

Ready May 14

2 weeks old · Male

Clover

Ready May 14

2 weeks old · Female

Chance

Ready May 14

2 weeks old · Male

Deacon

Ready May 14

2 weeks old · Male

Dawson

Ready May 14

2 weeks old · Male

Declan

Ready May 14

2 weeks old · Male

Blakely - Green Collar

Ready May 13

3 weeks old · Female

Birdie - Red Collar

Ready May 13

3 weeks old · Female

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?

    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 Australian Shepherd puppies include red merle, blue merle, black tri-color, and red tri-color. Toy Australian Shepherd puppies include black, red, blue merle, and red merle. Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include blue merle, red merle, red, and black. 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 to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.

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

Price

Puppy prices include a $250 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.

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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
      • 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

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport


Meet in Baton Rouge, LA

More about Shantele

  • Shantele has been a member of Good Dog for about 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

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Toy 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.

  • Gabriel R.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2026

    I had a great experience working with Shantele! She was extremely responsive and always quick to answer any questions I had. Throughout the entire process she was very informative, taking the time to explain things clearly and making sure I understood everything. It’s obvious that she truly cares about her dogs and wants them going to good homes. The communication was excellent and she made the whole experience smooth and stress-free. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for an Australian Shepherd from a responsible and knowledgeable breeder.

    Tracy L.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

    This was such a great interaction with shantele. I was kept up to date on the progress of my little puppy:) so happy I would work with her again if I ever decide to get another Australian Shepherd !

    Vanessa O.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2025

    Great

  • Craig D.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2026

    The whole process of finding our new pup has been such a breeze. We found his photo online, and Shantele sent a brief video which gave us a sense of his personality. When the time came to pick him up, we met at the half-way point as we live in different towns. I received our beautiful pup as well as a bag full of toys, treats, and medical records. We could not be more pleased with the process, or with this wonderful new addition to our family!

    Fiorella T.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2025

    I could not be happier with Shantele or our little puppy! Shantele was extremely responsive, patient dealing with all my questions LOL and always kind. You can tell she loves her dogs and takes really good care of them. I highly recommend her and would definitely get another puppy from her again. We are so in love with our little Luna! 😍

    Carrie B.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    Shantele was easy to work with. My daughter named her Millie. She is already sitting, giving paw, and laying on command and has even started ringing the bell to go potty outside. We love the new addition to the new family.

Photos

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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