Getting a Puppy From BFF Aussies
Thoughtfully raised Australian Shepherds, carefully evaluated, and matched with the right homes.
Planned Litters
Litter Status
General waitlist open
Please contact us for information on any planned 2026 litters. Our overall waitlist remains open for families interested in current or future litters.
You may also visit our GoodDog or AKC profile to view planned litters.
Current Litter
Born August 11, 2026
Go home October 6, 2026
Pebbles and Whiskey welcomed 7 puppies on August 11, 2026. Go-home date is October 6, 2026.
Upcoming
Due end of September 2026
Estimated go home around Thanksgiving 2026
Willow (Red Tri) and Rocky are expecting a litter at the end of September 2026. Estimated go-home is around Thanksgiving 2026.
General waitlist remains open for future availability and future litters.
Investment & Options
Pricing & Training Options
Puppy Pricing
$3,000
Initial puppy price
All puppies in our program have an initial price of $3,000.
We keep our pricing consistent regardless of a puppy’s sex, color, or markings because what truly matters is helping each family find the puppy that is the best fit for their home and lifestyle.
The initial price covers your puppy along with their go-home bag and information packet. Optional professional training with our partner trainers may be available depending on the trainer you prefer to work with.
Training packages are optional and trainer fees are separate from the initial puppy price. BFF Aussies families receive a 10% discount on trainer rates.
What’s Included With Your Puppy
Each puppy goes home with a welcome-home packet and bag designed to help make the transition into your home smoother.
Welcome-home packet with information about your puppy’s parents and training tips
AKC registration
Microchip registration
Vet records
Vaccine and deworming records and schedule
Zoom call certificate with a professional trainer
2–3 toys
Blanket with mom’s scent
1–2 bags of treats
Treat training pouch
1 month of heartworm/flea/tick prevention
Bag or tote of current puppy food
Food scoop
Toothbrush
Slicker brush
Optional Training Packages
Training package options depend on the trainer you prefer to work with. BFF Aussies families receive a 10% discount, and prices shown reflect that BFF Aussies pricing.
BFF Aussies families receive a 10% trainer discount.
Included Foundation
Essential Start
Go home
8 weeks of age
Puppy price
$3,000
Trainer fee
Included / none
Each puppy begins life with a solid foundation. From the very start, we introduce early neurological and scent exercises, daily enrichment, crate and potty training basics, confidence-building experiences, regular socialization, and gentle grooming practice.
Our Partner Trainers
Choose the trainer you prefer to work with. Available packages and class options vary by trainer.
Fidelis K9 Training
6 Week Class
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy
Duration
6 week class
BFF Aussies pricing
$355
A 6-week AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy class with Fidelis K9 Training, available at BFF Aussies pricing.
8–16 Weeks
Puppy Socialization Class
Age
8–16 weeks
BFF Aussies pricing
$495
For puppies 8–16 weeks of age. This class includes trainer-led socialization, early skills, owner coaching, and follow-up group class access.
4 trainer-led socialization classes
Supervised social play
Handling
Bite inhibition
Crate and potty training guidance
Early confidence work
Owner coaching
Take-home guide
2 months of unlimited group classes
Paws-A-Tive Dog Training
Package options depend on the trainer you prefer to work with. Contact us to learn about current Paws-A-Tive Dog Training offerings for BFF Aussies families, including the 10% discount.
Why Add Professional Training?
Bringing home a puppy is exciting, but it also comes with challenges. Optional training with Fidelis K9 Training or Paws-A-Tive Dog Training gives your family extra support during an important developmental stage. This strengthens the foundation we start and helps your puppy grow into a calmer, more confident companion.
Continued support after go-home
More confidence for your puppy
Stronger early foundation
Real-world practice
Smoother transition for the whole family
Want to See Past Puppies?
See examples of past BFF Aussies puppies and previous pairings while remembering that every litter is unique and final matches are based on temperament and family fit.
View Past Puppies & Families →
How It Works
The BFF Placement Journey
A thoughtful path from first hello to the right match.
1
Tell us about your family
Share your experience with dogs, where you live, your lifestyle, and what you are looking for in a companion.
2
Complete the puppy questionnaire
This helps us understand your goals, home environment, and the kind of Aussie that would thrive with you.
3
Join the active waitlist
After the Puppy Preparation & Placement Plan fee is completed, families are placed on the active waitlist for consideration.
4
Puppies are evaluated as they grow
Each puppy is carefully evaluated for temperament, development, confidence, and suitability for different home types.
5
Matches are made thoughtfully
Final placement depends on the puppy’s individual temperament and the needs and goals of your family—not color alone.
Puppy Preparation & Placement Plan
What the $500 service fee supports
Families participate in our Puppy Preparation & Placement Plan, which includes a required $500 service fee.
This fee reflects the significant time, care, and services provided for each litter. It does not reserve or hold a specific puppy—it makes your family eligible to be thoughtfully considered once evaluations are complete.
Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS)
Early Scent Introduction (ESI)
Structured early handling
Professional temperament evaluations
Veterinary care
Vaccines
Microchipping
Early potty & crate training
Placement Policy
Homes we serve
Companion / Pet Puppies
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Sold on limited registration
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Spay/neuter agreement required
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Best for loving family homes
Show / Performance / Service / Therapy
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May be placed intact only into appropriate homes
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Focus must be training, competition, service, therapy, or helping others
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Sold “to the trade” only where appropriate
We do not place puppies into breeding-only homes.
Raised Underfoot
Home-raised with heart
BFF Aussies is a small, home-based hobby breeder. Puppies are raised in our home, underfoot with young children—giving them early socialization, exposure, and love. That foundation supports success as family companions, working partners, and service or therapy prospects.
Raised in our home
Around children
Early socialization
Foundation for family, working, service, or therapy homes
Health & Care
Health testing & veterinary care
The wellbeing of our dogs is a top priority in every litter.
Genetic testing
Fully health tested through Orivet / Paw Print Genetics
OFA certified
Hip and elbow certifications on breeding dogs
Eye certified
Yearly eye certifications for optimal health and soundness
Vaccines & vet care
Veterinary care and age-appropriate vaccines before go-home
Microchipping
Microchipping included for every puppy
What they’re eating
Puppies are weaned onto NutriSource Element Series Open Waters.
Adults are fed NutriSource Element Series Open Waters and NutriSource 4 Life Trout & Rice Mix.
FAQ
Common questions
Ready to be considered for an upcoming BFF Aussies puppy?
The questionnaire helps us make thoughtful, temperament-based matches.