Whiskey River Aussies
Meet the breeder
I'm Teryn B., the breeder behind Whiskey River Aussies located in Polson, MT. We cherish each of our dogs and puppies, and we do everything we can to make sure that they get the best lives possible. That includes everything from choosing healthy parents with good temperaments, to proper socialization and daily care, to placing them in loving homes with wonderful families.
Q. & A. with Teryn
Why did you start breeding?
My husband was raised with Australian Shepherds. We love the breed and really enjoy training dogs. Many ask us about our dogs and comment how well they are trained so we decided to start getting into breeding them around five years ago.What makes your program special?
We really focus on training. I don't believe that you should just get a cute dog, you should get a good dog. We spend time with them each day making sure they have the skills they need to become a member of your family right away. I focus on potty training because that is the first, most difficult, part of training a puppy. I want them to have good manners and respect for their new owners.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are blue merle. 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.
Devi
Went homeFemale
Baby Skye
Went homeFemale
Jonny Cash
Went homeMale
June Carter
Went homeFemale
Loretta Lyn
Went homeFemale
Rye
Went homeFemale
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Angel's Envy (Envy)
Went homeFemale
Black Velvet
Went homeFemale
Weller
Went homeMale
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Jack Daniels (JD)
Went homeMale
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Talisker (Tali)
Went homeFemale
Hans
Went homeMale
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Rip (Rip Van Winkle)
Went homeMale
Booker
Went homeMale
Pendleton
Went homeMale
Manhattan
Went homeFemale
Sazerac
Went homeMale
Hayden
Went homeMale
Baretta Rae
Went homeFemale
Basil
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Teryn
Teryn 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
"The most important thing is that our puppies go to good homes. We are willing to work with potential buyers if they will go to a loving family. A non-refundable $500 deposit is required to hold a puppy of your choice."
Contract & health guarantee
Teryn 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 Teryn 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 Teryn directly.
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 Teryn.
Breeder's location
Meet in Polson, MT
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Missoula Montana Airport (was Missoula Airport)
More about Teryn
Club memberships
Teryn is a member of Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA).
Certifications & recognitions
Best Dog Breeders in Wyoming.
Teryn has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Teryn was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Teryn is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Whiskey River Aussies 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
Skye, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Skye
Skye is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Teryn decided to make her part of their program. Teryn 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.
Bella, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Bella
Bella is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Teryn decided to make her part of their program. Teryn 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.
McCrae, dad
Australian Shepherd
About McCrae
McCrae is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Teryn decided to make him part of their program. Teryn 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
Whiskey River Aussies 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).
