River City Australian Terriers
Meet the breeder
I'm Christina W., the breeder behind River City Australian Terriers located in Brandon, FL. Low-volume breeder of AKC registered/titled, health screened Australian Terriers on Florida's west coast alongside Johmanda ATs. I focus on temperament, structural soundness, health, genetic diversity, and correct hunting instinct. Breeding pairings are carefully considered and planned well in advance. I look forward to connecting with you!
Q. & A. with Christina
Why did you start breeding?
I began showing Australian Terriers under the mentorship of my future co-breeder, who was a 4-H leader at the time. After spending much time under her guidance and the guidance and mentorship of other breeders in my breed and others, I decided to take on the responsibility of developing my own breeding program to bring what I was looking for in the breed into the southeast, where ATs are scarce.What makes your program special?
I focus on aggressive outcrossing to properly tested animals combined with a phenotypic approach to pairing choices, rather than solely relying on pedigree evaluation. Linebreeding is done carefully and strategically with the goal of keeping the COI as low as possible (in this case, as close to or under 15% as can be managed).Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Getting a puppy from Christina
Christina 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 $700 - $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes a health guarantee, state health certificate, first vaccinations, deworming, socialization, and registration paperwork. All puppies are priced regardless of color, sex, size, and registration status. Price may vary based on titles, accolades, and production history of the sire/dam.”
Contract & health guarantee
Christina 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 Christina 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 Christina 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
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 Christina.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Brandon, FL
817 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Jacksonville Airport
637 miles away
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More about Christina
Club memberships
Christina is a member of Australian Terrier Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Professional Handler.
Christina has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Christina was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Christina is a trusted Good Dog breeder
River City Australian Terriers 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
River City Australian Terriers 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 Terriers.
Eye Certification (CAER, 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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Brucellosis
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
