Portage River Aussies
Meet the breeder
I'm Donald B., the breeder behind Portage River Aussies located in Ashley, OH. Our dogs are our beloved companions. We care deeply about this breed and are proud to be responsible Ausssie breeders. We give our dogs the best lives possible. We are looking for families and individuals that will provide our puppies with the same level of love and care.
Q. & A. with Donald
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Donald
Donald 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
Contract & health guarantee
Donald 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 Donald 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 Donald directly.
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
- 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
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Donald.
Breeder's location
Meet in Ashley, OH
4218 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Flexible meeting point
Donald can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Donald
Donald has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Donald was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Donald is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Portage 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
Kaiya, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Kaiya
She loves frisbee we play with a club. she loves ball she is the true herder. She is a pacer when she is bored. Well rounded
Copper, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Copper
He is calm and extremely smart he knows when my heart is out of sinc and will press against me until it returns to normal.
Parent health testing
Good level
Portage 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 Australian Shepherds.
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), DNA Disease Panel
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).
