I'm Heather R., the breeder behind Rocky Ridge Australian Shepherds located in Holland, MI. We’re proud of the healthy, affectionate, and behaviorally well-rounded puppies we raise for other families to love! We find so much joy in watching our puppies grow and develop their own unique personalities. We can’t wait for you to meet your next loving and loyal companion!
Q. & A. with Heather
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Jasmine
Went home
Female
Charming
Went home
Male
Ariel
Went home
Female
Tiana
Went home
Female
Pocahontas
Went home
Female
Cinderella
Went home
Female
Anna
Went home
Female
Lola
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Heather
Heather 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 $300 deposit and between $700 - $1,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Heather 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 Heather 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 Heather directly.
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
Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Heather.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Holland, MI
519 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Flexible meeting point
Heather can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Heather
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit.
Heather has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Heather was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
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Heather is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Rocky Ridge Australian Shepherds 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
Zoey, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Zoey
Zoey is a wonderful, very smart dog. She loves to be a mom and have puppies to take care of. She shares her toys with the puppies. She loves to go for walks, swim in the lake, go for paddle board rides. She does amazing with all the farm animals.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Rocky Ridge Australian Shepherds 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).