I'm Richelle R., the breeder behind K & R Australian Shepherds located in Aloha, OR. I offer quality AKC Australian Shepherd puppies for families who share the same love and passion that I do for this breed. I work hard to produce healthy, happy Australian Shepherd puppies, and I take great pride in my breeding program. Both are health tested. I look forward to connecting you.
Q. & A. with Richelle
Why did you start breeding?
When my Aussie boy Riley passed at 12.5 yrs, I started looking for another Australian Shepherd. It was so hard to find well bred Aussies in my area. I didn't want just another Australian Shepherd. I wanted certain characteristics and conformation. I looked for months. I’m so happy to have found two amazing dogs. We feel so blessed to have Thor and Stella.
What makes your program special?
We are a very small breeding program. We raise our dogs in a family environment inside our home. Our litters will be socialized with kids, horses & dogs. We plan to start with some basic obedience skills. Puppies will have tails docked & dewclaws removed. They will also have a well check visit with our veterinarian prior to going home. We will send puppies home with little a goodie bag & their AKC paperwork, vaccine and worming records.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black 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.
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Richelle
Richelle 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and $1,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes AKC registration, first round of worming and vaccinations. Take home care package. Deposit is due when puppy is 3 weeks old to ensure a hold on your chosen puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Richelle 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 Richelle 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 Richelle directly.
K & R Australian 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
Parent dogs
Morpheus, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Morpheus
Morpheus is one of the pups from Stella & Thors 1st little. I fell in love with him and could not part with him. He will not be used for breeding.
Stella, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Stella
Stella is a very playful girl. Loves to play ball. She’s always happy and smiling. She has medium drive and loves to be with her human. She is very intelligent, athletic and loving.
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.