I'm Kristine H., the breeder behind Aussie Mesa Ranch located in Williams, AZ. We offer top-quality puppies from carefully planned litters. In our breeding program, we strive to produce exquisite puppies with a focus on temperament, structure, pedigree, and health. It's so fulfilling to have the opportunity to create companionship and love and to see the positive effect that a beloved, furry companion can have on its family. We would love to introduce you to your next Aussie puppy!
Q. & A. with Kristine
Why did you start breeding?
I hold an immense love for all animals, but especially for my Aussies! I want to give back to the breed by producing phenomenal, healthy puppies and provide them a wonderful life with wonderful families. I hope others can enjoy the same fulfillment that I have in sharing my life with an incredible Australian Shepherd!
What makes your program special?
I am a careful, intentional breeder of quality Australian Shepherd puppies. I strive to produce puppies that are excellent in health, correct in structure, kind in temperament, and come from amazing pedigrees! By creating an environment of health and harmony for young puppies, I believe I am able to give each little pup the very best chance to reach its potential, express its best character, and bring forth its greatest gifts in the relationship with itself and to its family.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 4 went home 12-2-23
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 4 went home 1-6-23
Went home
Male
Boy 1 went home 4-16-23
Went home
Male
Boy 2 went home 6-1-23
Went home
Male
Girl 5 went home 4-7-23
Went home
Female
Girl 1 went home 4-9-23
Went home
Female
Girl 3 went home 4-10-23
Went home
Female
Boy 3 went home 6-1-23
Went home
Male
Girl 6 went home 7-2-23
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 6
Went home
Male
Girl 3 “Aspen” went home 8-13-24
Went home
Female
Girl 1 “Juniper”
Went home
Female
Girl 2 “Reya”
Went home
Female
Boy 1 “Kip” went home 8-24-24
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Kristine
Kristine 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $900 - $1,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Also included are the health guarantee, AKC registration, the first round of puppy vaccinations, deworming, and hours of work socializing, and any other training I can fit in. I am also available to the new owners anytime. The deposit is to place a hold on the puppy, and to also make sure the new owner is serious about bringing there chosen puppy home! If circumstances change with the perspective owner, the deposit will be applied to the next litter.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kristine 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 Kristine 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 Kristine directly.
Aussie Mesa Ranch 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
Rhett, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Rhett
Rhett is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kristine decided to make him part of their program. Kristine 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.
Tessa, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Tessa
Tessa is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kristine decided to make her part of their program. Kristine 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.
Tripp, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Tripp
Comes from championship lines. Great build and disposition
Good health testing
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific).
Remi, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Remi
Remi is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kristine decided to make her part of their program. Kristine 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Aussie Mesa Ranch 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.
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific)
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).
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.