August Oaks Aussies

Melissa S.

Breeder of Miniature Australian Shepherds

  • Wesley Chapel, FL
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Melissa S., the breeder behind August Oaks Aussies located in Wesley Chapel, FL. At August Oaks Aussies, our miniature Australian Shepherds are bred with intention, care, and a deep respect for the breed. We focus on producing well rounded companions with sound structure, stable temperaments, and the intelligence and loyalty the Australian Shepherd is known for in a smaller, family-friendly size. Our dogs are raised in a home environment, where they receive daily socialization, early neurological stimulation, and exposure to children, other dogs, and everyday life. We carefully select breeding pairs based on health, temperament, and compatibility, not volume or trends. Health and welfare are always our priority. We follow responsible breeding practices and provide age appropriate veterinary care, with puppies placed on limited registration as companions. Our goal is not to produce puppies often, but to produce puppies well dogs that thrive as devoted family members, active companions, and lifelong friends. We are committed to transparency, education, and supporting our puppy families long after pickup. When you bring home a puppy from August Oaks Aussies, you’re gaining more than a dog you’re joining an extended family.

Q. & A. with Melissa

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our puppies are miniature size. Sizes 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 Melissa

Melissa 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 $1,500 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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Contract & health guarantee

Melissa 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 Melissa 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 Melissa 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
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • 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
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Wesley Chapel, FL

4790 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Tampa Airport

4811 miles away

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Meet in Tampa, FL

4809 miles away

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More about Melissa

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

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

Melissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder

August Oaks 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

Verified owner stories

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

  • Katelyn B.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

    Melissa was absolutely amazing. We have been blessed with the best puppies! We took home two puppies from Melissa and they are very smart, sweet, and playful. We bought them enrichment toys and they figured out each puzzle so quick and they were only 9 weeks! Thank you Melissa.

    Fallon E.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2025

    Melissa was great and we are so happy with our little girl.

  • chelsea p.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2025

    We got our baby three weeks ago, and the entire process was incredibly smooth. Melissa was great to work with and kept us updated with photos along the way, which we really appreciated. Our little Roo has been an amazing addition to our family—we love her so much! We couldn’t be happier with our experience!

    Hope F.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2023

    August Oaks Aussies were amazing to work with from the start. Great communication and updates as puppy pickup date approached. And we continue to touch base as our baby grows. Our new addition to the family “Skade” is an awesome and beautiful girl. I could not have found a more loving and caring breeder! Good dog made this connection nd process easy as well. Thank you!

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.

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