Ashby Lou Aussies

Rhea V.

Breeder of Miniature Australian Shepherds and Toy Australian Shepherds

  • Sandown, NH
  • Responds within a few hours

Meet the breeder

I'm Rhea V., the breeder behind Ashby Lou Aussies located in Sandown, NH. Our dogs are bred for health, temperament, and intelligence. We strive to produce the best overall pets and family members. We are committed to staying connected to our puppy families throughout their lifetimes to ensure they never feel alone and can raise their new, furry companion with confidence and joy.

Q. & A. with Rhea

  • What makes your program special?

    All of our dogs live in the home and retire with us and their guardian home families. They are truly a part of the family and have a great time playing on our horse farm in Southen NH. The pups are raised in the home with kids and other animals and are well socialized by the time they are ready to start the journey with their forever family.

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include tiny and miniature sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

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

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

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and guardian homes.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Rhea

Rhea 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 $1,300 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“All of our pups come with first shots, are utd on dewormings, have a vet check and health cert and are micro chipped by the time they are ready to go! Our adults are genetically health tested. They can be registered with the ASDR.”

Contract & health guarantee

Rhea 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 Rhea 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 Rhea 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
      • Socialized in new places
      • 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
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Initial potty training
      • Food & treats
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Sandown, NH

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Manchester–Boston Airport

Meet in Brooklyn, NY

More about Rhea

  • Rhea has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years

    Rhea was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

Rhea is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Ashby Lou 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

Parent dogs

All breeds

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Toy Australian Shepherd

Parent health testing

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Toy Australian Shepherd

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Ashby Lou 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.

  • Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)

    Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

  • PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), DNA Disease Panel, Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)

    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 Rhea to bring home their puppies.

  • Jason m.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2025

    Hi Rhea! Just checking in and Leo is doing wonderful and adjusting very well! He is absolutely beautiful! Ty

  • Taylor M.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2024

    What a bundle of joy! We’ve had our new pup for just over a week now and we couldn’t be more in love!

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