Aussies Acre

Melissa M.

Breeder of Miniature Australian Shepherds and Aussiedoodles

  • Copperas Cove, TX
  • Responds within a few hours

Upcoming litters

Maximillian
Summer Zucchini "Zucci"

Expected Miniature Australian Shepherd litter

Due Dec. 2025

Ready Feb. 8, 2026
Maximillian
Lulu Grace

Expected Aussiedoodle litter

Due Dec. 2025

Ready Feb. 17, 2026

Meet the breeder

I'm Melissa M., the breeder behind Aussies Acre located in Copperas Cove, TX. Aussies Acre puppies are born and raised inside of my home. My sire and dams are health tested, registered, highly intelligent, beautiful, and very loving! Both parents and puppies are nurtured inside of an active home that is filled with the noises of children, chores, pets, and everyday life.🙂.

Q. & A. with Melissa

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I started as the co-owner of a family owned program, and I fell in love with Aussies! ❤️ My sires and dams were chosen for their intelligence, health and family friendly temperaments. 😁 I adore this breed for their versatility! They are amazingly multi-talented animals who continue to impress me with their agility, focus, stamina and understanding.

  • What makes your program special?

    My program is special because I can match you with the puppy personality to suit your lifestyle, and provide you with additional training support. Our house is very lively, as is the outdoor space, providing a safe and fun loving environment for puppies to thrive. I have children of all ages who allow me an amazing opportunity for puppy socialization as well. ✅️🐾🥰

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

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

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

    Our Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include blue merle, black tri, red tri, and red merle. Aussiedoodle puppies include brown and white, apricot, sable, red merle, and red tri-color. 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 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $1,200 - $3,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes ASDR registration, first vaccinations, worming, grooming, early training and socialization. Transition food and at home training support will be provided to you as well. 🙂. Deposits are required to place a puppy on hold. If your circumstances should change, I will need to start over on his/her placement process after valuable time has been lost.”

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
      • 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
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Food & treats
      • Toys
      • Initial potty training
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Copperas Cove, TX

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Austin–Bergstrom Airport

Meet in Dallas, TX

More about Melissa

  • Club memberships

    Melissa is a member of American Kennel Club.

  • 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’s links

Melissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Aussies Acre 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

All breeds

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Poodle

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Aussies Acre 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.

  • Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • Eye Examination (rDVM, not 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.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • DNA Disease Panel, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC)

    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 Melissa to bring home their puppies.

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    Mary B.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    I can’t recommend Melissa enough! She was so kind throughout the process and went above and beyond! My puppy is so well behaved and snuggly. She answered all of my questions super quickly and was extremely helpful every step of the way. A dream situation! I’ll be recommending her to everyone!

    Joe W.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    Melissa was super helpful and responded quickly. She answered all the questions we had and made our journey to get Ruby super easy. Ruby is very well behaved and picks up on cues easily. Instantly knew to go potty outside when we brought her home. Highly recommend Melissa and Aussie Acres if you are looking for a new addition to your family!

    Cathy M.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2025

    I thoroughly enjoyed working with Melissa. She was full of great information and was so helpful in this process. She really went out of her way to make this a wonderful experience. And I couldn’t be more pleased with my puppy!

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    sung c.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    Double thumbs up on my experience. Thanks to Melissa, I had a great support from her and now have a very well behaved, super affectionate, good natured, well-socialized and healthy puppy. I feel so fortunate to have this puppy. Thanks again Melissa.

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    Jennifer P.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2025

    Melissa was great with communication. She responded right away to all of my questions. You can really tell she cares about her puppies. We found our puppy on Sunday evening and were able to make arrangements to pick it up the next afternoon. We have enjoyed our Miniature Australian Shepherd and you can tell she worked with him before he came home. You never know what you will find online, but Melissa is a quality breeder and someone I would go to again. Thanks!

    Gwen D.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2025

    5-STAR! Melissa with Aussies Acre was so personable and friendly, fully knowledgable and responded rapidly to all my questions—in a nutshell…my adoption experience in obtaining my precious ‘Hope’ was a totally delightful experience! Melissa graciously offered to drive half-way between our distance, so I could meet Hope in-person before adoption. My previous three dogs were adopted through breeders, but none were to this level of comfort and ease! In your search for your next furry companion, I highly recommend you consider Melissa at Aussies Acres—you won’t be disappointed!

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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.

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