River Side Aussies
Meet the breeder
I'm Courtnie M., the breeder behind River Side Aussies located in Indiana. We cherish each of our dogs and puppies, and we do everything we can to make sure that they get the best lives possible. That includes everything from choosing healthy parents with good temperaments, to proper socialization and daily care, to placing them in loving homes with wonderful families. We strive to provide each of our puppies and their families with a truly positive experience!
Q. & A. with Courtnie
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Australian Shepherd puppies include red merle and 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.
Red
Went homeMale
Purple
Went homeFemale
Pink
Went homeFemale
Blue
Went homeMale
White
Went homeFemale
Teal
Went homeFemale
Yellow
Went homeMale
Blue
Went homeMale
Lavender
Went homeFemale
Pink
Went homeFemale
Red
Went homeMale
Grey
Went homeMale
Green
Went homeMale
Max
Went homeMale
Onyx
Went homeMale
Finni
Went homeMale
Phoenix
Went homeFemale
Olive
Went homeFemale
Brutus
Went homeMale
Yellow
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Courtnie
Courtnie 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 $250 non-refundable deposit and between $500 - $750 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Courtnie 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 Courtnie 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 Courtnie 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 Courtnie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Indiana
More about Courtnie
Courtnie has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Courtnie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
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Courtnie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
River Side 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
All breeds
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Australian Shepherd
Harper, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Harper
Harper is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd about 10 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Courtnie decided to make her part of their program. Courtnie 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.
Tobie, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Tobie
Tobie is a male Miniature Australian Shepherd over 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Courtnie decided to make him part of their program. Courtnie 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.
Harleigh, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Harleigh
Harleigh is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd almost 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Courtnie decided to make her part of their program. Courtnie 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.
Yogi Bear, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Yogi Bear
Yogi Bear is a male Australian Shepherd over 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Courtnie decided to make him part of their program. Courtnie 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
River Side 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.
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).
