Winter River Farms Australian Shepherds
- Midland, TX
Meet the breeder
I'm Coral R., the breeder behind Winter River Farms Australian Shepherds located in Midland, TX. Here at Winter River Farms, our goal is to breed healthy, versatile Aussies with loving temperaments that can do it all! We follow the ASCA breed standards to provide a moderate dog that is intelligent and athletic with natural herding drive and biddability, and loving temperaments.
Q. & A. with Coral
Why did you start breeding?
We acquired our first Aussie from a relative of my husband's. That dog was my introduction to the breed, and I'd always wanted to get into (responsibly) breeding dogs. From there I started researching and networking and learning about bloodlines, titling, and all the stuff that goes into good breeding. We eventually bought our male Jack, and a couple years later, our female Willow. We're hooked!What makes your program special?
Our puppies are raised with our kids in our home. Additionally, we socialize our puppies extensively and use litter pan training to ensure they can transition to their new homes easily with minimal stress. We do not breed indiscriminately nor are we a large kennel. This ensures we can focus on our puppies personalities to make sure they are matched with their new families appropriately.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.
Aqua Blue Collar AKA Mountain
Went homeMale
Lime Green Collar AKA Pike
Went homeMale
Black Collar AKA Ranger
Went homeMale
Pink Collar AKA Princess
Went homeFemale
Royal Blue Collar AKA Frank
Went homeMale
Sage Green Collar AKA Ruger
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Coral
Coral 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 $750 - $2,250 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Black tris range in price from $1000 up. Male merles are $2000 and female merles are $2500. Other than extraordinary circumstances, deposits are non-refundable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Coral 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 Coral 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 Coral 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Food & treats
- Initial potty training
- Toys
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Coral.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Midland, TX
1460 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Midland Air and Space Port
1470 miles away
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Meet in Fort Worth, TX
1190 miles away
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More about Coral
Club memberships
Coral is a member of AKC and Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA).
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Coral has been a member of Good Dog for 7 months
Coral was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Coral is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Winter River Farms 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
Coral R.
Program update on 02 Aug. •…Jack is the best darn travelling dog! He just rolls with whatever. We are travelling out of town with our RV this week. I took him to the doc with me early last week and they honestly thought he was a therapy dog. He's def not a therapy dog, but he is a well-mannered gentleman! He just chills out quietly even when there's other dogs and strangers around these RV campgrounds.
Coral R.
Program update on 24 July •…We decided we'll breed these two one last time probably in the spring. That will give Willow a break, and allow us time to move. They make such good natured gorgeous pups that are really easy to integrate into new homes. I'll have a wait-list going for those interested.
Coral R.
Litter update on 21 July •And today it was Frank's turn! I'm excited for him: he's headed down to the coast and is going to be a beach and travelling dog with his new family. Congrats y'all!
Jack and Willow's litter
Coral R.
Litter update on 16 July •…Today I dropped Luna off with her human. Congrats to Ricardo on his new family member! She was so excited when he walked up it was almost like she knew what was going on. ❤️
Jack and Willow's litter
Coral R.
Litter update on 14 July •…Letting the pups in the front yard to play. Also: pups vs our barn cat! 😆 Callie is the best cat to teach the pups about cats. She's very loving as long as they're nice. And when they get too rambunctious? Or try to herd her? She smacks em. 😆
Jack and Willow's litter
Coral R.
Litter update on 11 July •…The other day we had a bunch of friends over for dinner, and the pups loved it! All of them loved attention from new people and were eager to greet them and play. These pics are of Ranger and Mountain inside with our friends.
Jack and Willow's litter
Coral R.
Program update on 10 July •…And then there were two! Mountain and Pike are the only ones left still hoping for a good home. They're both great pups, and I hope they find fantastic homes.
Coral R.
Litter update on 10 July •…Today was a big day for Ranger Danger! He received his chip, and then met the nicest family and decided he wanted to go home with their boy. He's leaving a little earlier than I usually do, but the vet okayed it. So congrats to the Oaks family on their newest family member!
Jack and Willow's litter
Coral R.
Program update on 09 July •Cute pics of all the pups
Coral R.
Litter update on 06 July •…The puppies got a pool! It's always hot in Texas in the summer, but we have leftover humidity from the rain we've had lately so it feels hotter than normal. The puppies have mostly stayed in the shade and politely refused to play too much in the sun. So I ran to TSC and bought them a pool. And it is a HIT!
Jack and Willow's litter
Parent dogs
Willow, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Willow
Willow is gorgeous, extremely eager-to-please, with low working drive and almost no prey drive. Willow has been instinct tested and she will herd, but she's also perfectly happy to be just a house dog or follow us around inspecting whatever we're doing. She has lovely structure and is *extremely* agile. If we ever wanted to compete in agility, we'd do it with her! She's the perfect all-around farm dog. Willow is also ASCA/AKC registered, has had her genetic panel done through PawPrint and her OFAs on her hips and elbows.
Great health testing
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), +2 more.
Jack, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Jack
Jack is an extremely loving Aussie with high intense working and prey drive. He's confident and intelligent. He LOVES having a job, and LOVES herding sheep. He's gritty, but also gentle on the lambs. He's learned to rate himself depending on the stock, and has no issue getting aggressive sheep lined out. He's also perfectly willing to lay around the house. He is ASCA/AKC registered and has had his Aussie genetic panel done through PawPrint. Additionally he has his hip & elbow OFAs.
Great health testing
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), +2 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Winter River Farms 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.
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Coral to bring home their puppies.
Justin B.
Verified owner · Aug. 2025
Coral was great to work with and super responsive. She kept us updated on our pup the entire time and would send pictures. Arranging pick up was very easy and she was open to dates and times and even a last minute change. Frankie is a super smart pup and we are so glad we chose to work with Coral. Good Dog made the communication and payment process super easy as well.
Annalisa K.
Verified owner · July 2025
Coral was so wonderful to work with! She kept me updated on how our sweet Dusty was doing and regularly sent us pictures. At drop off she even gave us some pup toys, a blanket with his mom’s scent, and some of his food. Coral made the process of welcoming our sweet boy so easy. I highly recommend her and will definitely use her again when we decide to welcome another pup into the family.
Angela O.
Verified owner · July 2025
Coral responded very quickly when I reached out to her with questions about Ranger. Her knowledge about each puppy, and the way she was able to describe each of their personalities, combined with the pictures and videos she posted, made our puppy selection process much easier. Coral went out of her way to help us get Ranger home. We are so thankful for all she has done. Ranger has been a sweet little blessing for our family.
