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Little Creek Miniature Australian Shepherds

Our family has been ethically breeding Miniature Australian Shepherds throughout our time in Conifer, for more than thirty years, caring for each litter with dedication and attention to health and temperament.

Why Choose Little Creek Aussies?

  • Decades of experience — breeding ethically and responsibly

  • Focus on health & temperament

  • Puppies raised in a loving ranch environment

  • Personalized support for new families

  • Commitment to matching the right pup to the right home

Our adoption process is designed to prioritize the well-being of our puppies and to ensure the best possible match between puppy and family.

  • Prospective adopters are welcome to schedule a visit to meet the puppies

  • We interview all potential homes

  • Puppies are placed based on compatibility, not first-come, first-served

  • We currently maintain a list of interested families

If we determine that you are a good fit and you have met your puppy, a non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your puppy while we wait for them to fully wean and reach appropriate maturity.

What is ethical breeding?

Ethical breeding is a responsible approach prioritizing animal health, welfare, and breed preservation over profit, involving extensive health testing, genetic screening, proper socialization, careful owner matching, and lifelong commitment to the dog's well-being, ensuring a high standard for both parents and puppies. It focuses on improving the breed by selecting healthy, temperamentally sound animals, preventing genetic defects, and reducing the risk of abandonment by matching puppies to suitable forever homes, often through contracts and take-back clauses. 

Why Our Puppies Have Natural Tails:
At Little Creek Aussies, we follow ethical breeding practices and modern veterinary recommendations. For this reason, our puppies are born and raised with their natural tails intact. Leaving tails undocked supports healthy development and allows dogs to communicate naturally with both people and other animals. Our dogs and puppies are fully registered, and puppies remain eligible for registration with natural tails.

About the Breed:

The Miniature American Shepherd resembles a small Australian Shepherd. True herders in spite of their compact size, Minis are bright, self-motivated workers and endearingly loyal and lively companion dogs who have an affinity for horses. The Miniature American Shepherd shares many physical traits with its forebear the Australian Shepherd, only on a smaller scale. Females stand between 13 and 17 inches at the shoulder; males range from 14 to 18 inches. Despite their size, Minis are every inch a true herding dog: energetic, versatile, rugged, and extremely bright. The eye-catching coat comes in black, blue merle, red, and red merle. (The merle will exhibit in any amount marbling, flecks, or blotches.) Minis move with the smooth and agile step of a dog built for hard work on punishing terrain.

Meet the parents:

Teddy:

A red tri mini aussie sitting on grass near yellow flowers and green foliage.

Cidney:



Puppies are typically reserved with a deposit — contact us to join the waitlist, learn more about health guarantees, and see parents’ pedigrees.

Puppies go home no earlier than 8–10 weeks of age, at minimum.
This time is crucial for:

  • Proper physical development

  • Early socialization

  • Confidence building with their mother and littermates

We strongly encourage families to visit weekly during this period so you can bond with your puppy and watch their progress as they grow.

Past Litters:

  • Cookie

  • Beau

  • Rose

  • Romeo

  • Teddy Jr. (T.J.)

  • Cupid

  • Sugar

Available Puppies:

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Perspective Owner Questions

If you’re still interested, we’d love to learn more about you.
Prospective families should be comfortable answering the following:

  • Dogs require ongoing veterinary care, including vaccinations, wellness exams, and unexpected medical needs. This question helps ensure our puppies are placed in homes prepared for lifelong care.

  • Having an established veterinarian is an important part of responsible pet ownership and ensures continuity of care from puppyhood through adulthood.

  • We ask this to ensure responsible ownership and to protect the integrity and health of the breed.

    *Breeding rights are only granted to approved homes for a small fee.

  • This ensures that none of our dogs ever end up in shelters and allows us to help rehome them safely if circumstances change.

  • Regular visits allow families to bond with their puppy, watch their development, and help create a smoother transition when it’s time to go home.

  • The deposit secures your puppy and reflects a mutual commitment once a match has been made. Deposits help us plan responsibly for each litter.

A cute black tri mini aussie puppy laying on grass outdoors.
A blue merle mini aussie puppy running through the snow with small sticks in the foreground.
A red tri mini aussie puppy lying on red mulch outside near a wire fence, with rocks and small plants in the background.

Find your new best friend today!

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Find your new best friend today! 💚

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