Spots N Splashes
- Colton, OR ·
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Carena B., the breeder behind Spots N Splashes located in Colton, OR. At Spots N Splashes, we’re passionate about raising versatile, intelligent Australian Shepherds who thrive far beyond the farm. Our Aussies have proven themselves in agility, livestock work, trail adventures, service animal training and most importantly—as loving family companions.
Q. & A. with Carena
Why did you start breeding?
We discovered that Australian Shepherds adapt well to changes in their living environments and form strong bonds with their families. Their learning ability and high intelligence inspired us to share this remarkable breed with our community.What makes your program special?
We’re not your typical breeder. Every matting is specially pick and planned with a high focus on health integrity. Our pups are raised inside our home and exposed to a wide variety of experiences—children’s play, cats, horses, other dogs, cars, and everyday sounds of traffic. This hands-on, family-style upbringing shapes confident, well-rounded dogs who are ready to adapt to any lifestyle.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red & white, black & white, 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 and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Carena
Carena 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.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Carena partners with them to find the best puppy match.
“Each puppy is placed in a loving home based on new owners' interests, temperaments and puppies' reactions. If puppies are over 8 weeks old personalities are matched to their new homes as puppies start building unique stregths.”
Price
“These prices include a lifetime health guarantee, AKC/ASCA registration papers, health and vaccine records, deworming, vet certified heath exam, and early puppy socialization. Deposit holds a spot on our waiting list.”
Contract & health guarantee
Carena 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 Carena 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 Carena 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
- 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
Extras
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Carena.
Breeder's location
Meet in Colton, OR
5231 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Portland Airport
5210 miles away
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Meet in Portland, OR
5216 miles away
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More about Carena
Carena has been a member of Good Dog for 7 months
Carena was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Carena is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Spots N Splashes 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
Sapphire, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Sapphire
Sapphire is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Carena decided to make her part of their program. Carena 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.
Sooner, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Sooner
Sooner is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Carena decided to make him part of their program. Carena 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.
Topaz, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Topaz
Topaz is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Carena decided to make her part of their program. Carena 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.
Titan, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Titan
Titan has an in the middle disposition. He's not overly hyper and he isn't a couch potato. He has a people pleaser attitude and loves to be right by your side. He loves the game hide and seek with the kids and couch time with the family.
Lakoda, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Lakoda
Lakoda is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Carena decided to make him part of their program. Carena 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
Excellent level
Spots N Splashes 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.
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).
