I'm the breeder behind Heartland Australian Terriers located in Norman, OK. I breed/show top quality Australian Terriers for show homes and companion homes because I'm am concerned about the "at-risk" status of the breed. My dogs live in my home and are valued members of my family.
About Chris
Dogs have always been a part of my life, but until I met my first Australian Terrier, I never thought I'd be breeding and showing them. After having one and learning about their at-risk status, I needed to become more involved. Thanks to great mentorship, I believe I breed some of the best Australian Terriers available bred for the best health, temperament, and conformation to the breed standard.
What makes Chris’s program special
If my program is special, it shouldn't be. I breed for health and temperament first. I keep the puppies and work with them until an appropriate age that I am confident they are properly socialized. The result of this is confident puppies that are unlikely to develop unwanted fear behaviors and will become valued family members. I wish all breeders did this.
Chris is a member of a club
Oklahoma City Kennel Club
Norman
Female • Went Home June 12, 2022
Australian Terrier
Hugo
Male • Went Home June 12, 2022
Australian Terrier
Pink
Female • Went Home June 12, 2022
Australian Terrier
Chris 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.
Please contact the breeder to get more information about pricing.
“I only ask that deposit be paid to hold a puppy for you once the puppies have been born. I do not require that the deposit be paid before the puppies are born. Refundable at my discretion.”
Chris 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 Chris 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 Chris directly.
I follow puppy culture protocols, exposing the puppies to age-appropriate stimulating challenges, including children, other dogs, and noises such as the vacuum and thunder. My puppies sleep through thunderstorms and fireworks. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Crate Training, Potty Training, Socialized with Children, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Sound Stimulation, Early Neurological Stimulation, Grooming Desensitization, Toys, e.g. Ball, Structures, e.g. Climbing, Household Desensitization, Touch Desensitization, and Chew, e.g. Bone.
The parents of my puppies are health tested before any breeding occurs. I follow the vaccination protocol of Dr. Jean Dodds. This breed should not be vaccinated for lepto. I deworm twice before puppies go to homes, but have never received a report of one of my puppies having worms when received by a family. All puppies are personality tested for best placement and health checked by a vet at 9 weeks old.
Your puppy may come with extra benefits, like a small bag of food or a toy carrying the scent of their littermates. While Heartland Australian Terriers hasn’t shared specifics yet, we encourage you to reach out directly to learn what thoughtful extras they may include to help your puppy transition comfortably into their new home.
Chris offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
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.
“I do not ship puppies, but I encourage you to come pick up your puppy from my home, or in some cases, I may meet you at a local airport.”
Why Chris started breeding
Very few Australian Terriers are born in the US each year. After becoming an owner, I learned the numbers and became very concerned. I felt I had to get involved. I started talking to breeders and found a mentor. After working with that mentor for a couple of years, I got my first foundation bitch. She is now an AKC Grand Champion and the rest is history.
Chris has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Chris was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Heartland Australian Terriers meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Australian Terrier
Australian Terrier
About Ripley
Ripley is a female Australian Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Chris decided to make her part of their program. Chris 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.
Australian Terrier
About Wasabi
Wasabi is a male Australian Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Chris decided to make him part of their program. Chris 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.
Australian Terrier
About Yara
Yara is a female Australian Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Chris decided to make her part of their program. Chris 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.
Australian Terrier
Excellent level
Heartland Australian Terriers 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 Terriers.
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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Brucellosis
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
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).