Thunder River Austrailian Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Cynde G., the breeder behind Thunder River Austrailian Shepherds located in Prescott Valley, AZ. We believe in the versatility of this amazing breed, so we participate in Conformation (national level), Herding, Agility, Rally, and more with our dogs. Sage has qualified in the Most Versatile Aussie Competition at the ASCA Nationals two years in a row.
Q. & A. with Cynde
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Siodh Linn
Went homeFemale
Rory
Went homeMale
Ian
Went homeMale
Siobhan
Went homeFemale
Aiden
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Cynde
Cynde 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 deposit and between $1,000 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“If you commit to a puppy, we require a non-refundable deposit. We do not take deposits until we know what puppies we have available.”
Contract & health guarantee
Cynde 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 Cynde 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 Cynde 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Cynde.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Prescott Valley, AZ
1934 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
1951 miles away
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More about Cynde
Cynde has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Cynde was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Cynde is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Thunder River Austrailian 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
Katie, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Katie
Katie is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Cynde decided to make her part of their program. Cynde 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Thunder River Austrailian 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.
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.
Brucellosis
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
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).
