Appalachian Aussies

Danielle B.

Breeder of Miniature Australian Shepherds

  • Connelly Springs, NC
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Danielle B., the breeder behind Appalachian Aussies located in Connelly Springs, NC. We do our best to breed with total care by primarily focusing on raising healthy, affectionate, and loyal companions. As a result of our efforts, we’re positive our puppies will become perfect family members and add just as much joy to your life as they have ours!

Q. & A. with Danielle

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I grew up with a female dog who was never fixed. She ended up having a couple mistake litters (good job mom and dad). Even though my parents were upset and stressed over this, I was in heaven and enjoyed learning to be a part of a process my mom probably hated 🤣. Later in life my husband and I decided to get into breeding. We absolutely LOVE Australian shepherds because they’re just an amazing breed so we decided we wanted to be a part of raising puppies to become such an important member of peoples families!

  • What makes your program special?

    I have 4 kids ranging from 16 to 2 years old. We also live on 9 acres. Were able to provide the puppies with many different sounds, sights and smells to make sure they grow up well rounded!

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include red & white, black & white, blue merle, black tri, red merle, and red. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Danielle

Danielle 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.

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 include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $300 - $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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"Price includes the guarantee, AKC and ASDR papers, first vaccine, deworming, pre-paid microchipping, and a puppy go-home kit. Also be aware GoodDog charges taxes and fees on deposit and final payments. Deposit is transferable between puppies."

Contract & health guarantee

Danielle 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 Danielle 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 Danielle directly.

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What's included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Danielle.

Breeder's location

Meet in Connelly Springs, NC

4386 miles away

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More about Danielle

  • Danielle has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years

    Danielle was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Danielle’s links

Danielle is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Appalachian Aussies meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Appalachian 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 Miniature Australian Shepherds.

  • DNA Profile, DNA Coat/Trait Panel, DNA Disease Panel, D Locus (Dilute) DNA test

    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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Danielle to bring home their puppies.

  • Narm M.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2026

    Danielle was amazing to work with. You can tell how much she loves her pups and cares about finding them the best homes! Shade has been such an easy baby to take care of and he adapted to city life quickly. This is largely because of how well Danielle socializes the puppies while they are under her care. She was responsive, accommodating, and incredibly kind - we are eternally grateful to her for this newest member of our family ❤️

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    Kimberly D.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2026

    Regarding BMM1, I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Danielle. She kept me posted throughout my wait for Boaz, sending pics, vet visit information, and updates on how he was doing in general. Boaz is now one of the family and fits right in! He is a beautiful dog, and smart as well. He can already sit, lie down, give paw, and stay (most of the time). He is a joy! His vet visit once I got him home went great as well, with a clean bill of health. You will not be disappointed with any of Danielle’s puppies. The parents are beautiful dogs as well. I can’t thank you enough, Danielle! I will be recommending you every time!

    Carrie P.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

    Danielle was so wonderful to work with! From my initial inquiry the whole way through bringing our sweet puppy home, Danielle was so responsive and so knowledgeable about this breed. She answered all of my questions and sent us pictures and updates of our puppy along the way. You can tell that she truly cares about her dogs. I HIGHLY recommend Danielle if you’re thinking about getting a mini Aussie! You will not be disappointed!

  • Lee S.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2026

    From the very beginning, Danielle was incredibly communicative and thorough. She stayed in touch consistently, answered all of our questions in detail, and made the entire process feel smooth and reassuring. You can tell she truly cares about her puppies and the families they go to. Billie is absolutely adorable, healthy, and has the sweetest personality. It’s clear she was raised with love and attention. We couldn’t be happier with our experience and would highly recommend Danielle to anyone looking for a well-bred, well-loved miniature Aussie.

    Leigha B.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

      • +5

    Danielle was amazing to work with from start to finish. She communicated very well, was extremely kind, and made the whole process feel easy and stress-free. She went above and beyond by having her husband bring the mom to the pickup site, which we really appreciated. We were so excited to get our puppy, and Danielle was incredibly accommodating even meeting us last minute because we were too excited! She was very informative, answered all of our questions, and you can truly tell she cares about her dogs and the families they go to. We couldn’t be happier with our experience and absolutely recommend her.

    Dallas K.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

    Working with Danielle was the best! She kept us updated along every step of the way with pictures and notes about what our little girl was up to! She was very responsive, answering every message super fast and she took such great care of our pup before we got to take her home. We also fully appreciate that she left the decision to dock her tail with us as that’s not something we were interested in. We are truly so grateful for Danielle- our sweet girl was in the best hands.

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.