Willow River Aussies

Getting a puppy from Whitney

Whitney 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 $1,200 - $2,000 and include a non-refundable deposit of $400.

Contract and health guarantee

Whitney 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 Whitney 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 Whitney directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

Our puppies are raised in our home with our family, which includes 4 children, and are well-socialized and well-adjusted to a home environment. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Socialized with other animals, Surface & tactile stimulation, Socialized in new places, Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Scent introduction, Socialized with children, Car rides, and Various sounds.

Puppy health practices

All puppies are seen by our vet within a few days of birth, and again at 6-7 weeks of age for a physical examination and their first vaccine. They are dewormed at 3, 5, and 7 weeks and receive a fecal test as part of their examination at 6-7 weeks.

Extras

We send our puppies home with Initial potty training, Vet records, Microchip, Registration, Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent, Vaccination/Vet Records and Information Packet, Food Starter Bag, and Blanket with Littermates' and Mom's scents.

Bringing your puppy home

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

Pick up your puppy in Van Alstyne, TX 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.

“We don’t ship our puppies but you are welcome to pick up at our home, or we can discuss meeting options. We can meet out-of-state buyers at one of our local airports.”

More about Whitney

Parent health testing

Australian Shepherd

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Willow 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.

  • PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), Intestinal Cobalamin Malabsorption (IGS CUBN Exon 8), Border Collie Type, Intestinal Cobalamin Malabsorption (IGS), Australian Shepherd Type, Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Australian Shepherd Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), 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).