I'm Danielle C., the breeder behind Bar C Toy & Mini Aussies located in Midland, TX. We're committed to ethical breeding & a continued effort to enhance the breed standard. We are dedicated to raising the bar for thoughtful breeding with optimal health in mind. We do our best to produce puppies that have the best chance at living long, happy, and healthy lives as your best friend!
Q. & A. with Danielle
Why did you start breeding?
I bought my first Aussie with the intention of breeding. Along the way I have acquired many mentors and learned so much. I am so thankful for those people who have helped me along the way.
What makes your program special?
Commitment makes my breeding program special. I would to commit to helping you and your family from the time you pick out your puppy until you want your next.
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 Toy Australian Shepherd puppies include black tri, blue merle, red merle, and red tri. 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.
Getting a puppy from Danielle
Danielle 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 $500 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes tails docked and dew claws removed, two rounds of puppy shots and the first bordetella vaccine, dewormed, microchipped, vet checked, a socialized puppy, and a puppy pack! All of our tri are in one price range and our Merles are in the other.”
Contract & health guarantee
Danielle 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 Danielle 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 Danielle directly.
Bar C Toy & Mini 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 health testing
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Toy Australian Shepherd
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Bar C Toy & Mini 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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Neuroaxonal Dystrophy NAD, DNA Disease Panel, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1)
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).