Waterworth Australian Shepherds
- Powell, WY
- Responds within an hour
Meet the breeder
I'm Charisse W., the breeder behind Waterworth Australian Shepherds located in Powell, WY. We work hard to produce healthy, well-rounded Australian Shepherd puppies that will make others as happy as our dogs have made us! We offer well-rounded, healthy, Australian Shepherd puppies who will excel in any adventure with their new family! Our dogs are intelligent, loving, and athletic, and they produce puppies who will thrive in an active lifestyle. We're passionate about these dogs and are careful to breed and raise our pups with only the best policies.
Q. & A. with Charisse
Why did you start breeding?
I have a BS in animal science. I went to my first two years of school in wyoming. I finished up at the University of Wisconsin, River Falls. I always found animal reproduction to be very fascinating. We found it to be enjoyable and rewarding to breed dogs. My education, experience from a similar childhood, and mentors helped me to become a competent breeder who does things professionally.What makes your program special?
Our whole family is involved! And we pray for each puppy and buyer.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include 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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Cedar
Went homeMale
Pudgy
Went homeMale
Meg
Went homeFemale
Cinny
Went homeMale
Coco
Went homeMale
Punkin
Went homeMale
Frosty
Went homeMale
Sugar
Went homeFemale
David
Went homeMale
Esther
Went homeFemale
Teddy
Went homeMale
Ruth
Went homeFemale
Cookie Dough
Went homeMale
Jonathan
Went homeMale
Kitty
Went homeFemale
Saul
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
TBD
Went home
Boy 8
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 7
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Landon
Went homeMale
Audry
Went homeFemale
Jennifer
Went homeFemale
Duck
Went homeFemale
Helen
Went homeFemale
Kitten
Went homeFemale
Dottie
Went homeFemale
Patch
Went homeMale
Oreo
Went homeMale
Naomi
Went homeFemale
Staples
Went homeFemale
Chili Bean
Went homeMale
Roly
Ready now2 years old · Male
Getting a puppy from Charisse
Charisse 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 $400 deposit and between $1,200 - $1,600 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Merles are 2000 and tris are 1600. Refunds are at my discretion based on the circumstances.”
Contract & health guarantee
Charisse 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 Charisse 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 Charisse 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
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Charisse.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Powell, WY
1646 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Yellowstone Airport
1658 miles away
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Meet in Worland, WY
1604 miles away
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More about Charisse
Certifications & recognitions
BS Animal Science.
Charisse has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Charisse was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Charisse is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Waterworth 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
Litter and program updates
Charisse W.
Program update on 13 Nov. •Got a decent group shot before the first puppy went to his new home. ❤️
Charisse W.
Litter update on 13 Nov. •…All puppies are spoken for and a few have gone home, except for Cedar. Cedar is now the Lone Ranger of this litter. He is the smallest in the litter. His tall white socks and loads of copper show off his pretty red coat. He is also very loving and happy, and will make someone a terrific companion or ranch hand. Cedar is the last puppy looking for a home, and my husband's pick of the litter for the tris. At just over 8 weeks, he is ready to go now. Options to purchase with or without papers and breeding rights for reduced rates. He could catch a ride to Story, WY with a good friend of mine tomorrow 11/14, or to Laramie on the 29th or 30th with my brother, or Billings, MT with me on the 19th, or as far as MN with our family on the 21st.
Rusty and Kitty's litter
Charisse W.
Litter update on 30 Oct. •…Puppies are coming along well with potty training, have received their first shots and deworming, and are spending lot's of time outdoors enjoying the beautiful fall weather! Less than 2 weeks until they are ready to go home.
Rusty and Kitty's litter
Charisse W.
Program update on 27 Feb. •…Puppies are getting ready to go home! We got our traditional litter picture. What a cooperative group. They are sleeping through the night in their crates now, too.
Charisse W.
Program update on 13 Feb. •Playing in the snow, exploring an empty food bag, and a trip to the vet for puppy checks and first shots.
Parent dogs
Kitty, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Kitty
Kitty is Registered with ASCA. She is a wonderful family dog and a terrific mother. She has a sweet, mellow disposition and loves people. Kitty has one blue eye and often throws blue eyes in her merle puppies. She is a lovely red merle with beautiful markings, medium length hair, and very nice confirmation. She weighs around 55lbs and stands about 21" high at the shoulder. She throws nice puppies with similar traits.
Great health testing
Cone Degeneration, Hyperuricosuria (HUU), +11 more.
Rusty, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Rusty
Rusty is registered with ASCA. He is a beautiful, deep liver colored red tri male. He has sharp features and is a handsome boy with his copper and white trim. He throws beautiful puppies that mature into gorgeous dogs with awesome personalities. He is very mellow when in the house, loves to go on camping trips and trail rides, and takes great care of his girls and his puppies. He gets along well with about anyone, including cats, kids, and guests. He also pays keen attention to his master and would have been quite handy if properly trained to work cattle. He is always watching the human he is with and very eager to help. With the little training he has had to work livestock, he can be pretty handy, especially when moving an ornery bull. We do not believe you will be disappointed with a Rusty puppy. Many previous buyers say their puppy turned out to be the best dog they have ever had.
Good health testing
Cone Degeneration, Hyperuricosuria (HUU), +9 more.
Lenore, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Lenore
Lenore is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Charisse decided to make her part of their program. Charisse 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.
Esther, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Esther
Esther is a smaller standard size female weighing around 40lbs. She has a funny personality and frequently grins. She is interested in working cattle, but never was trained. She also loves people and giving kisses and would enjoy being a lap dog if we let her. She is a little gaurded just at first when new people come around, but quickly warms up to them after proper introductions have been made. She has striking blue eyes and large black spots in her merle coat.
Una, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Una
Una is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Charisse decided to make her part of their program. Charisse 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
Good level
Waterworth 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.
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Hyperuricosuria (HUU), DNA Profile, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)
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 Charisse to bring home their puppies.
Lauren S.
Verified owner · Apr. 2025
Charisse was the best to work with! She ensured clear communication, was flexible with us, and made sure we found a puppy that fit with our family. Our puppy has been a perfect fit for us. She is kind, eager to learn, and she was almost completely potty trained from the day we picked her up at 9 weeks! So thankful for Charisse and her family for everything.
Matthew S.
Verified owner · Mar. 2025
Charisse was such a joy to work with during the process of bringing home our new puppy. She was incredibly responsive and patiently answered all of our questions, from the purchasing process to sharing her wealth of knowledge about Australian Shepherd puppies. Her quick and thoughtful responses made our decision to choose Waterworth Australian Shepherds an easy one. The payment process through Good Dog was seamless, and Charisse went above and beyond to ensure everything was smooth when we picked up Fin. We're so grateful for her kindness and support during this exciting time!
Tuuli K.
Verified owner · Mar. 2025
+5Charisse was great to work with on our puppy adopting journey! We have been looking for an Aussie puppy for a long time and we are so happy with the process and most importantly the sweet puppy we got from Charisse and her family. Charisse and her family drove to meet us to help shorten our long car ride home and made the experience so easy. Our puppy is brave, confident and so happy to be around people and our older dog, Josie. He is settling into our family perfectly and we couldn't be happier.
Jill M.
Verified owner · Apr. 2025
We lost our Red Merle Australian Shepherd unexpectedly earlier this year. Charisse and Port (now Brody) came into our lives during an extremely tough time and she was truly a blessing to work with. She offered quick communication, was transparent and offered near daily updates. She even helped me arrange to have our puppy brought down to us so I could surprise my fiancé. We are so thankful for Charisse and will absolutely recommend her in the future.
David C.
Verified owner · Mar. 2025
+5In my search for an Australian Shepherd, I found Bob at Waterworth Australian Shepherds. Charisse responded to all my messages promptly and professionally with all the details including updated pictures and videos about Bob and answered all my questions I had over the phone. All transactions went smoothly and with no issues. I am now blessed to have Bob in our lives. He is a smart, quick learning little guy and provides much enjoyment and energy for myself and my other female Australian Shepherd. Thank you again Charisse
