Ardent Aussie Acres
- Crowell, TX
Meet the breeder
I'm Laura S., the breeder behind Ardent Aussie Acres located in Crowell, TX. Our past pups have become cow herders, goat herders, chicken herders, companion animals, service dogs, emotional support animals, breeders, and best of all, Iife long friends. We health test and match breeders for optimal results in their health, coat pattern and color, eye color, and temperaments.
Q. & A. with Laura
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Australian Shepherd puppies include red merle, blue merle, black tri-color, and red tri-color. Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include blue merle, black tri, red tri, and red merle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Red
Went homeFemale
Blue
Went homeMale
Green
Went homeMale
Pink
Went homeFemale
Odin
Went homeMale
Yellow
Went homeFemale
Temperance
Went homeFemale
Packer the line backer
Went homeMale
Cowboy
Went homeMale
Pretty in Pink
Went homeFemale
Birdie
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Laura
Laura has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
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
“The base price includes puppy guarantee, ASDR or dual ASDR and AKC registration, UTD vaccination and deworming, parents health results, and parents pedigree, toy, blanket, and a starter bag of food. Deposits are only accepted after approval. They are only refunded if agreed upon prior to testing pending the results minus the cost of testing.”
Contract & health guarantee
Laura 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 Laura 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 Laura 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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Laura.
Breeder's location
Meet in Crowell, TX
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Dallas Fort Worth Airport
Flexible meeting point
Laura can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Laura
Laura has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Laura was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Laura is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Ardent Aussie Acres 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
Parent dogs
All breeds
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Australian Shepherd
Tatiana, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Tatiana
Tatiana is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laura decided to make her part of their program. Laura has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Latte, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Latte
Latte is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laura decided to make her part of their program. Laura has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Lonestar, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Lonestar
Lonestar is a male Australian Shepherd almost 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Laura decided to make him part of their program. Laura has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Cherokee, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Cherokee
Cherokee is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd over 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laura decided to make her part of their program. Laura has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Australian Shepherd
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Good level
Ardent Aussie Acres 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 Australian Shepherds.
DNA Coat/Trait Panel, Agouti DNA Test, DNA Disease Panel
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 Laura to bring home their puppies.
- JC
JUDITH C.
Verified owner · Feb. 2024
Ardent Aussie Acres was such a pleasure to work with. We brought home a super sweet puppy whom we have named Rosie. Rosie is such a wonderful addition to our family. Thank you so much!
