I'm Samantha, the breeder behind Compass Doodles located in Mount Sherman, KY. We are small home-based breeders of Mini Aussiedoodles. Our priority is quality over quantity and we strive to place each pup in a loving home. Through creating an environment of enrichment and care for our puppies, we know we are able to give each precious pup the very best chance to reach their potential, express their unique personality, and have a loving, well-rounded temperament. Our goal is to breed sound well tempered puppies that provide all of the qualities that make doodles attractive. These magnificent breeds stole our hearts from the very beginning, and we hope you fall in love with them as much as we have!
Q. & A. with Samantha
Why did you start breeding?
I want to do my part to better the breed and provide other loving families with quality forever companions. My breeding program focuses on maintaining the unique characteristics specific to Doodles while striving to produce puppies of superior health, structure, and beauty.
What makes your program special?
My puppies are raised with love in my home, and I strive to help each one grow up with confidence so they are ready to leave with their new families. They are affectionate, intelligent, and cute as can be! I really value the connections I form with my buyers and love to continue to watch my puppies grow up through their eyes.
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are mini size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include blue merle, red merle, black phantom, black and white, black tri-color, red phantom, and red tri-color. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Getting a puppy from Samantha
Samantha 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 - $6,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Vet check, age appropriate vaccines, and dewormed appropriatly. Puppies go home with a goodie bag and lifetime breeder support. Deposits secure the puppy of your choosing. Deposits are not refundable if you change your mind about getting a puppy from us.”
Contract & health guarantee
Samantha 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 Samantha 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 Samantha directly.
Compass Doodles 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
Aspen, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Aspen
Aspen is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Samantha decided to make her part of their program. Samantha 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.
Pippa, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Pippa
Pippa is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Samantha decided to make her part of their program. Samantha 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
Compass Doodles 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 Aussiedoodles.
Hip Dysplasia
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 Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
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.
Full Embark Panel
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).