I'm Emily N., the breeder behind Upstate Aussie Mountain Doodles located in Travelers Rest, SC. We are a family owned breeding business based in the Upstate of SC. We specialize in raising happy, healthy, and hypoallergenic Australian Mountain Doodles - the perfect blend of the loyal Bernese Mountain Dog, the athletic Australian Shepherd, and the intelligent and low-shedding Poodle. Our puppies are lovingly raised in a family environment with small children and other animals. We’re committed to producing adaptable, friendly, trainable dogs that will come home to you with the skills needed to thrive wherever life takes them. Whether you're looking for a loyal companion, a family-friendly puppy, or a four-legged hiking buddy, an Australian Mountain Doodle might just be your perfect match!
Q. & A. with Emily
Why did you start breeding?
I (Emily) grew up with a mom who had an entrepreneur's mindset. She got into dog breeding during my growing up years, and I watched and learned from her! My husband and I decided to buy our first puppy when our son was just 4 months old, in hopes that we would one day get to breed her. We finally get to enjoy the results of our hard work and learning!
What makes your program special?
Our puppies are raised in our home with loud noise exposure (hello, baby and toddler), socialization, sunshine, and cuddles. We live in a rural location where our puppies get plenty of exercise and opportunities to explore. We make sure that before leaving us they are vet-checked, microchipped, and up to date on shots. Both parents are genetically tested for underlying health conditions.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Ares
Went home
Male
Aphrodite
Went home
Female
Dionysus
Went home
Male
Hermes
Went home
Male
Poseidon
Went home
Male
Zeus
Went home
Male
Hephaestus
Went home
Male
Athena
Went home
Female
Eros
Went home
Male
Hades
Went home
Male
Artemis
Went home
Female
Apollo
Went home
Male
Hera
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Emily
Emily 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 $250 non-refundable deposit and between $2,550 - $3,250 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes first round of shots, vet-check, deworming, and microchipping, as well as a collar/leash, toys, some food, and a scented blanket. Final pricing depends on coat coloration. Deposit guarantees choice of puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Emily 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 Emily 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 Emily directly.
Upstate Aussie Mountain Doodles 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
Yara, mom
Australian Mountain Doodle
About Yara
Yara is a playful, outgoing dog who could play all day and not get tired of it. She is extremely athletic, smart, and affectionate. She is gentle with kids and has never demonstrated aggression. She has a low-shedding wavy coat and beautiful merle coloring. She has been genetically tested and is clear of any health issues.
Good health testing
Full Embark Panel.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Upstate Aussie Mountain Doodles 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 Mountain Doodles.
DNA Disease Panel
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 Emily to bring home their puppies.
Sabrina P.
Verified owner · Aug. 2025
It was a great experience working with Emily! She was easy to work with, very responsive, and answered all my questions! We absolutely LOVE our new Aussie Mountain Doodle who we named Tilly. We’ve had her for almost a week now and she is just the best girl. So happy I met Emily through this app—such an easy way to connect and find our sweet pup! We have four young kiddos and an older rescue dog and Tilly has done amazing with our active & loud crew! Highly recommend working with Emily and getting an Aussie Mountain Doodle!
Ashley C.
Verified owner · July 2025
+4
Emily responded very quickly to my initial inquiry and throughout the whole process. She answered my questions thoroughly, was very flexible on pick up time and her family was so kind when we picked up our new puppy! And he couldn’t be more perfect!
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.