FAQ



  • Best Little Aussies
  • Is the mini aussie purebred?
    admin24-02-2015

    YES! The mini aussie is still a purebred aussie. Its small size comes from selective breeding of smaller Standard size aussies. It is a myth that mini aussies are mixed with other breeds.

  • How big will they get?
    admin24-02-2015

    t depends....A toy will be between 10" and 14" and a Mini will be 15" and 17".

  • How much will they weigh?
    admin24-02-2015

    The toys will weigh generally from 8 to 20lbs and the Mini's from 15 to 40 lbs.

  • Can you have both mini's and toy's in the same litter?
    admin24-02-2015

    Yes. Both sizes can be in the same litter. We select dogs with outstanding conformation above all. We try to select females that are larger in size but come from toy lines. This helps to not have birthing problems.

  • Are they easy to train?
    admin24-02-2015

    Yes.. The mini aussie is a very trainable dog. They are very eager to please and quick learners. See a video of a Best Little Aussie that is 11 weeks http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKw7jW2qvp0&feature=youtu.be.

    Their high-spirits and eagerness to please make them an easy to train dog who will generally show great enthusiasm for learning new. Aussies excel in the show ring, trial arena, obedience ring, and they can be wonderfully athletic agility and fly ball dogs.

  • Are they good with kids and other pets?
    admin24-02-2015

    Yes. Mini aussies are generally great family dogs. However, realize that they are herding dogs. You may have to discourage them from "herding" while they are adolecence. Aussies, properly trained and socialized make wonderful companions; they are highly intelligent, loyal,affectionate and protective of their property and their human family. They are also great with other pets. Do not be suprised to find your puppy curled up with the cat!

  • How are mini aussies with strangers?
    admin24-02-2015

    With strangers, Aussies can be aloof and show reserve but this should not be taken as shyness, they are generally just keeping an eye on things and making sure that the new person is acceptable before making them a friend. As a rule if you, as their owner, tell them the person is acceptable they will accept your word for it. Once an Aussie makes a friend, they are a friend for life.

  • How is the Mini Aussies like the Standard Aussie?
    admin24-02-2015

    Miniature and Toy Australian Shepherds have all the same attributes as the Standard Australian Shepherds including excelling in: herding, therapy dog, agility, conformation, obedience, and tracking and as an active intelligent companion. They then also have the advantages of small breed dogs. They are the perfect size to jump up in your lap and be a lap dog. They can jump in your truck and easily travel and stay with you on the road too.

  • Do mini aussies need obedience training?
    admin24-02-2015

    Yes. All puppies in any breed need to be trained with consistency and love. Aussies love to be involved in family activities and do best with owners that provide obedience training, socialization, and exercise. Aussies are naturally reserved around strangers and need to be properly socialized early in their lives. They are also extremely loyal dogs and want to be with their human family members as much as possible. Aussies are extremely smart and thrive to please their owner by learning a training concept with very few repititions.

  • ARE MINI -AUSSIES REGISTERED WITH THE AKC? WHAT IS THE PROCESS?
    admin24-02-2015

    No, the AKC does not recognize Mini Aussies as a breed. The AKC has recently decided to accept the Miniature Australian Shepherds but only if you agree to change the name of your dogs to American Shepherds, my dogs are Australian Shepherds so I am not choosing to register my dogs as American Shepherds at this time. I register my dogs through the ASDR (American Stock Dog Registry) and/or NSDR (National Stock Dog Registry) Your puppy will eligible for registry with one or all of these registries.

  • DO YOU SELL YOUR PUPPIES WITH PAPERS?
    admin24-02-2015

    Yes, all of my puppies come with registration papers. They are sold on spay/neuter contracts unless other agreements have been made at the time of purchase . ( Registration papers will be sent when proof of spay or neuter is given. The vet performing the procedure may be contacted to verify the procedure was done.)

  • I live in another state- how can I get a pup from you?
    admin24-02-2015

    Please contact me, arrangements can be made to unite you and your puppy! Best Little Aussies live from New York, Florida, and California.

  • I WANT TO PURCHASE A PUPPY FROM YOU - WHAT DO I DO NEXT?
    admin24-02-2015

    It's simple. Send me a deposit of $200 or 1/2 of the purchase price which ever is less. A deposit is required to hold a puppy. Please get the deposit to me within one week. I accept personal checks or PayPal (additional 3%). Links to PayPal puppy deposit are located on my Payment Options page.

  • IF I DECIDE THAT I DON'T WANT A PUPPY ANYMORE MAY I GET MY DEPOSIT BACK?
    admin24-02-2015

    All money is non-refundable. I know that sounds really strict but your deposit is for us to HOLD your puppy. We mark it as sold so nobody else can purchase him/her. We have taken that puppy off the market FOR YOU. We are a small breeder and the benefit for you is that your puppy is born and handled daily in our home and comes to you very well socialized. We would be loosing several potential sales while your puppy was marked as sold.

  • DOES MY PUPPY COME WITH A HEALTH GUARANTEE?
    admin24-02-2015

    Yes. When you pick up your puppy you will sign and get a copy of our health guarantee. We guarantee our pups against genetic defects for 12 months.

  • WHEN DOES MY PUPPY NEED TO BE PAID IN FULL?
    admin24-02-2015

    Puppies must be paid in full before it will be turned over to you as the new owner and will not be delivered or shipped if not paid in full.

  • WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED IN CASE I WANT TO PICK UP MY PUPPY?
    admin24-02-2015

    We are located in Jacksboro, TX. We are an hour northwest of the DFW airport/ Dallas Fort Worth area. An hour away from Wichita Falls, TX and about 4 hours away from OKC.

  • ARE THERE THINGS I SHOULD NOT DO WHEN I PICK UP MY PUPPY?
    admin24-02-2015

    The main thing to remember -- be very careful in public places until your puppy has received all their vaccinations! For example, if you have your puppy arrives by airplane, don't put him/her on the ground to go potty at the airport. Hundreds of people pick up puppies at airline terminals each month and let their puppies run around. You don't want to expose your new little bundle of joy to getting sick by where other sick puppies have been. Wait until you can get somewhere your puppy can safely potty --preferably a place where dogs haven't been. The same is true when you are out on the highway with your puppy. Rest stops have designated dog areas. That is fine when your dog is fully vaccinated but don't let your puppy potty there because of all the non-vaccinated and sick puppies. Please find an isolated spot on the side of the road for potty time ~ and always have the puppy on a leash! In an instant they can dart away from your protection simply because they are so curious and energetic. Make sure and bring a towel with you, your little one has been in a crate for some time and could have had an accident.

  • I THOUGHT MY PUPPY HAD SHOTS BEFORE IT WAS SHIPPED. WHY IS IT STILL SO DANGEROUS TO TAKE HIM OR HER TO PETS MART OR THE PARK?
    admin24-02-2015

    Your puppy will be up to date on its shots according to his/her age when it is delivered to you. I will send a shot and worming record to you on pickup. However, the Parvo virus is still very dangerous to your puppy and still can be contracted after several sets of shots. Most vaccination schedules don't have your puppy complete with their vaccinations until it is 15-16 weeks of age. So, the best policy to keep your puppy healthy is to wait until all the boosters and vaccinations have been administered.

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