Riley Creek Mini Aussie's

Lori

Breeder of Miniature Australian Shepherds

Meet the breeder

I'm Lori, the breeder behind Riley Creek Mini Aussie's located in Ohio. Our focus is to produce the best dogs of the highest quality so that other families can also enjoy the love of a dog. These dogs have proven to be wonderful companions in our lives. It is a privilege to be able to share that love and friendship with others through responsible breeding.

Q. & A. with Lori

What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are 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.

Ginger Sunshine
Went home
Female
Oliver
Went home
Male
Aspen
Went home
Male
Willow
Went home
Female
Ash
Went home
Male
Max
Went home
Male

Getting a puppy from Lori

Lori has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

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 between $450 - $1,900 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“ASDR registered Tris are $750 discounted because we need to find them homes asap Merles are $2200 . The deposit is non-refundable, unless the puppy should pass will with us. We will refund or put the deposit toward another puppy or litter.”

Contract & health guarantee

Lori 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 Lori 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 Lori directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
- Puppy health practices
  - Vet check
  - First round of shots and deworming

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Ohio

4218 miles away

More about Lori

Club memberships
Lori is a member of ASDR.
Lori has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Lori was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Lori’s links
- Facebook

Lori is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Riley Creek Mini Aussie's 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

Indigo, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Indigo
Indigo is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lori decided to make her part of their program. Lori has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Riley Creek Mini Aussie's 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 Miniature Australian Shepherds.

Early Onset Progressive Retinal Atrophy (EOPRA), Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 12 (NCL12), Australian Cattle Dog Type, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 10 (NCL10), American Bulldog Type, Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Day Blindness, Achromatopsia, Craniomandibular Osteopathy (CMO), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Full Embark 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).