Aus Cal (Aussies of SoCal)

Raised by Rhane M.

Certified Breeder of Australian Shepherds

  • 2 club memberships • Preferred Breeder
  • 100% response rate • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Aus Cal (Aussies of SoCal) located in Riverside, CA. At Aus Cal, we take pride in the service we can give to you. All of our puppies are socialized, nurtured, and loved (raised with young children)! It’s important to us that we continue to improve our program and share our knowledge to their new families.

Rhane’s experience

  • About Rhane

    As a stay-at-home mom, I am aware of how crucial it is to raise puppies around people of various ages and situations in order to create the most welcoming environment at home. My five young children play a big part in helping these puppies grow into amazing companions. I have the greatest opportunity to spend entire day with our little furry babies, raising them alongside and as my own children.

  • What makes Rhane’s program special

    We give these puppies the best love and care while ensuring their physical safety and well-being.

  • Rhane is a member of 2 clubs

    Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA), American Kennel Club

Getting a puppy from Rhane

Rhane 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. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. 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 range from $2,000 - $3,500 and include a deposit of $1,000.

“Pricing is for Pet only with Limited AKC Registration Papers. Puppies that are sold with full breeding rights have a different pricing. The deposit is non-refundable except in the event the puppy should die while in the care of the breeder. The remaining balance will be paid in cash upon pickup of the puppy and must be picked up on the agreed date.”

Contract and health guarantee

Rhane 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 Rhane 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 Rhane directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

Our puppies are well adjusted in a home environment, around other dogs, and are handled daily by my young children ages 2 to 11 years old. We start potty and crate training them at 4 weeks old. They are raised inside our home so they are familiar to household sounds and different surfaces. We also play loud sounds for them such as fireworks, sirens, thunder, etc. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Scent introduction, Socialized with children, Surface & tactile stimulation, Various sounds, Socialized with Other Dogs, Sound Stimulation, Early Scent Stimulation, Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) , Bathing, Grooming, and Nail Trimming, Outdoors, Chew, e.g. Bone, Toys, e.g. Ball, Socialized with Children, Crate Training, and Potty Training.

Puppy health practices

Our puppies have current and age appropriate vaccinations, are dewormed, have healthy and healed tail docking and dew claw removal. More information on the contract.

Extras

We send our puppies home with Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent, Basic obedience & manners, Registration, Microchip, Food & treats, Toys, Puppy starter kit, Initial potty training, and AKC registration paper, puppy care information, and a new puppy welcome home goody bag. Our puppies will be microchipped and comes with lifetime enrollment and update for life information..

Bringing your puppy home

Rhane offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.

Pick up your puppy in Riverside, CA or nearby

If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.

“Pickup only in Riverside, CA.”

More about Rhane

  • Why Rhane started breeding

    Australian Shepherds are known for their great intellect, loyalty, compassion, and spirit. While this breed is amazing at companionship, they also excel in service, obedience, therapy, herding, outdoor recreation, conformation, and showing due to their incredible smarts. That is why owning an Aussie brought a wonderful experience for my family and I would like to share this to other families.

  • Rhane is a Preferred Good Dog Breeder

    Preferred Breeders are recognized for their quick replies and exceptional buyer support.

  • Rhane has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years

    Rhane was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Rhane’s program includes three colors

    Rhane’s Australian Shepherd puppies include red merle, black, and blue merle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Rhane’s links

Rhane is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Aus Cal (Aussies of SoCal) 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

Meet Rhane's parent dogs

All breeds

Australian Shepherd

Parent health testing

Australian Shepherd

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Aus Cal (Aussies of SoCal) 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.

  • von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 8 (NCL8), Setter Type, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 6 (NCL 6), Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Border Collie Type, Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD), Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Craniomandibular Osteopathy (CMO), Cone Degeneration, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 8 (NCL8), Australian Shepherd Type, Intestinal Cobalamin Malabsorption (IGS), Australian Shepherd Type, Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Australian Shepherd Type, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), DNA Coat/Trait Panel, 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).