RR Australian Shepherds

Rick R.

Breeder of Australian Shepherds

  • Marshall, MI
  • Responds within a day

Available puppies

Girl

Ready Jan. 22, 2026

1 week old · Female

Boy

Ready Jan. 22, 2026

1 week old · Male

Meet the breeder

I'm Rick R., the breeder behind RR Australian Shepherds located in Marshall, MI. We hold ourselves to the highest standard when it comes to our dogs and our policies. We take responsible breeding very seriously. Our mission as breeders is to preserve the integrity of the Australian Shepherd. For this reason, we only breed occasionally when we’re sure we’re producing a litter that meets breed standards.

Q. & A. with Rick

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include red merle, blue merle, black tri-color, and red tri-color. 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.

Getting a puppy from Rick

Rick 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 between $800 - $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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Contract & health guarantee

Rick 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 Rick 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 Rick 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
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Car rides
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Marshall, MI

451 miles away

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More about Rick

  • Club memberships

    Rick is a member of AKC , UKC, Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA), and United States Australian Shepherd Association (USASA).

  • Rick has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years

    Rick was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Rick’s links

Rick is a trusted Good Dog breeder

RR 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

RR 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.

  • Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered), 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.

  • Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • 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.

  • 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Rick to bring home their puppies.

  • MG

    Mary G.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2025

    Rick was wonderful to work with, and his dogs clearly are a cut above the rest. He was honest and responsive to my messages, and our pup is incredibly intelligent, healthy, and beautiful! She is very eager to please and easy to be with, and even after 24 hours being stuck in the airport, slept ALL night from the beginning.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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