I'm Ben H., the breeder behind Rafter H Aussies located in Ogden, UT. All of our puppies are bred and raised in our home to produce happy, healthy pets for those seeking the best family companion! Our dogs enjoy going everywhere with us whether it is a rodeo or camping or paddle boarding they are up for the adventure. We love our dogs and enjoy sharing our puppies with others!
Q. & A. with Ben
Why did you start breeding?
We bought some amazing dogs from some breeders that we now consider our friends. We loved our Aussies so much and love the lifestyle of raising animals so we decided to breed some puppies and now we are hooked an love sharing our amazing dogs with people everywhere.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 6
Went home
Female
Pink collar
Went home
Female
Purple collar
Went home
Female
Orange collar
Went home
Male
Green collar
Went home
Male
Grey collar
Went home
Male
Red collar
Went home
Male
Lime green collar
Went home
Female
Yellow collar
Went home
Female
Black collar
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Ben
Ben 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 - $4,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Puppies will come with up to date with all veterinary care. They will have dew claws removed and tails docked. They will all be sent home started on crate training and potty training. We also use ENS on our new puppies. All of our puppies from the same litter will generally be the same price regardless of color or gender. We value all of our puppies the same and price them accordingly.”
Contract & health guarantee
Ben 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 Ben 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 Ben directly.
Rafter H 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
Indy, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Indy
Indy is a 100% Aussie. She is a little quirky but very loyal and very attached to her people. She is great to be around and loves to play games. She is super smart in fact too smart sometimes. She loves to go in the truck, on hikes, paddle boarding and with the horses.
Archie, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Archie
Archie is a typical Aussie. Very active and Very attached to his people. He will play fetch all day and loves to go in the truck wherever we are going.
Ruby, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Ruby
Ruby is as sweet as they come. She wants to please everyone and loves being with her people. She is an amazing momma!
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Rafter H 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 (Preliminary), Hip Dysplasia
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.
DNA Disease Panel, 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).