North Idaho Aussies

Chris B.

Breeder of Australian Shepherds

  • Saint Maries, ID
  • Responds within a few hours

Meet the breeder

I'm Chris B., the breeder behind North Idaho Aussies located in Saint Maries, ID. Focus of our breeding is temperament, intelligence, and beauty. Our dogs are all FAMILY! Our dogs are breed for temperament, intelligence, and beauty. One of my favorite traits of the Australian Shepherd is their intellect. I love training my dogs. They are always egger to learn a new trick. Each puppy will begin potty training as well as some basic commands before entering their forever home.

Q. & A. with Chris

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I fell in love with Australian Shepherds as a very young child. This has always been a passion of mine.
  • What makes your program special?

    Our dogs are socialized the from day one. Our daughters work with each of our puppies. You can rest assured your puppy will be coming home well rounded and able to adjust. Your puppy will also come home with some basic commands as well as the beginning of potty training.
  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and guardian homes.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Chris

Chris 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 $1,000 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“We have a $500 deposit to hold puppies. This is non refundable but can be put towards another litter.”

Contract & health guarantee

Chris 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 Chris 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 Chris 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
      • Scent introduction
      • 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
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Saint Maries, ID

4958 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Spokane Airport (Geiger Field)

4965 miles away

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Meet in Great Falls, MT

4806 miles away

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More about Chris

  • Chris has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

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

Chris is a trusted Good Dog breeder

North Idaho 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

North Idaho 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 (rDVM, not registered)

    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 (rDVM, not registered)

    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.

  • Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA)

    Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

  • 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).

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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.

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