A toy will be between 10″ and 14″ and a Mini will be 15″ and 17″. Occasionally puppies will grow smaller or larger than their parents. This happens becuase they are bred down from the standard size aussie. We try to give you a good estimate of what your puppy should be at maturity. This is based on the generations of breeding we have done and sizes of those dogs. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the mature weight of a dog when mature due to the variables such as diet, exercise, and lifestyle.

Again, we can only speculate so these are only estimates. The toys will weigh generally from 8 to 20lbs and the Mini’s from 15 to 40 lbs.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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 both of these registries.

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.)

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

Usually, a flight can be found for very reasonable for you to come to DFW. We are more than happy to meet you at the airport with your new Best Little Aussie. To abide by the USDA laws we must meet in person.

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. See this page for more info on deposits.

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.

Yes. You can see our health guarantee here. You have 48 hours to take your pup to your vet for a wellness exam. We also guarantee our pups for 1 year against genetic disorders. Lastly, please activate the Truepanion Health Insurance within 24 hours of taking your pup home. We provide a free month!

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.