SkyRyder Australian Shepherds

Shelby S.

Breeder of Australian Shepherds

Meet the breeder

I'm Shelby S., the breeder behind SkyRyder Australian Shepherds located in Casper, WY. SkyRyder Australian Shepherds is Hall of Fame #79 & Hall Of Fame Excellent Kennel #21. We love our dogs and know you will too! We strive to produce versatile Aussies, It is important to us that we produce high-quality dogs. We are committed to preparing each one of our puppies to thrive in their new homes, and we enjoy working with their new families so that they can raise their beloved companions with confidence!

Q. & A. with Shelby

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

    Our puppies include black & white, black, red merle, blue merle, red, 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.

Getting a puppy from Shelby

Shelby has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

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 $3,500 - $5,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“SkyRyder dogs are sent home with all puppy vaccinations, deworming, and have been started on litter box training.”

Contract & health guarantee

Shelby 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 Shelby 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 Shelby 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
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • 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
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Casper, WY

1519 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Denver Airport

1447 miles away

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Flexible meeting point

Shelby can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Shelby

  • Club memberships

    Shelby is a member of Wyoming ASC , United States Australian Shepherd Assossiation , Australian Shepherd Club of America, Central Wyoming Kennel Club, Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA), and United States Australian Shepherd Association (USASA).

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Hall of Fame , Hall of Fame Excellent , AKC Breeder of Merit.

  • Shelby has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

    Shelby was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Shelby’s links

Shelby is a trusted Good Dog breeder

SkyRyder 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

SkyRyder 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

    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 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 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.

  • 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).

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