Rustic Canyon Acres
Meet the breeder
I'm debbie j., the breeder behind Rustic Canyon Acres located in Middleton, ID. We are committed to always responsibly breeding with the best interest of our puppies’ health and longevity at the forefront. We are professional, responsible, and ethical dog breeders who love our dogs as part of our family. Our goals are always evolving and we’re eager to see what each new litter brings!
Q. & A. with debbie
Why did you start breeding?
After having my first Aussie we fell in love with the breed (more than 30 years ago) & started raising them for others to love!What makes your program special?
each pup is treated as though they are a part of the family & it's my hope it will continue as they go to their FOREVER FAMILY.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red & white, 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.
Boy 4 Sheriff
Went homeMale
Boy 3 Rascal
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from debbie
debbie 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 $2,100 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes 1st & 2nd round of shots, (sometimes all 3 shots) deworming, vet check & microchipping. Pups have been started on potty training. They all are raised in/around crates. all pups are priced the same regardless of color, are microchipped & come with ASDR registration papers.”
Contract & health guarantee
debbie 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 debbie 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 debbie 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
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can fly or drive to pick up your puppy from debbie.
Puppy pick-up locations
debbie will coordinate all the details with you.
Meet in Middleton, ID
5168 miles away · debbie's location
Flexible meeting point
debbie can meet at a location that works for both of you
Meet in Ontario, OR
5158 miles away · Free
Meet in Boise, ID
5162 miles away · Free
Meet at BOI airport
5165 miles away near Boise, ID
Meet in Caldwell, ID
5172 miles away · Free
Meet in Nampa, ID
5173 miles away · Free
Puppy transport options
debbie offers options to safely drop-off your new puppy.
More about debbie
debbie has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
debbie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
debbie’s links
debbie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Rustic Canyon Acres 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
Bronco, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Bronco
Black tri
Reba, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Reba
Red tri
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Rustic Canyon Acres 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 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 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.
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).
