Cooper Creek Aussies

  • Smithville, AR
  • Responds within a day

Available puppies

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Toy Australian Shepherd

Charlotte

Ready Dec. 28

2 weeks old · Female

Jasper

Ready Dec. 28

2 weeks old · Male

Henry

Ready Dec. 28

2 weeks old · Male

Ray

Ready Dec. 28

2 weeks old · Male

Upcoming litters

Tonto
Miranda

Expected Miniature American Shepherd litter

Due Nov. 2025

Ready Jan. 10, 2026

Meet the breeder

I'm Paula P., the breeder behind Cooper Creek Aussies located in Smithville, AR. Raising healthy and happy Aussies of all sizes in northeast Arkansas. We love sharing this joy with others. We are breeders who do everything we can to better the breed and ensure our dogs and puppies are able to get the very most out of life. We want to provide you with answers to any questions you may have.

Q. & A. with Paula

  • Why did you start breeding?

    When we decided as a family to start raising dogs we had to go with a breed we knew would fit our family and our lifestyle. The Aussie was an obvious choice. Having standard sized Australian Shepherds for most of my life, I felt like a smaller package was wonderful for a number of reasons. One being they could fit in the cab tractor with me and all my kiddos.
  • What makes your program special?

    I believe the one thing that makes my program special is how involved my three kids are. From the time my puppies are born until they leave us, they are socialized and handled daily. My kids range from 7 to 17 years old. Since I am a stay at home mom, I am able to devote a lot of time to my dogs even when the kids are not around.
  • 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 Paula

Paula 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 $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Puppies price will vary depending on puppy and if you wish to have breeding rights or restricted registration. All prices listed are as pet only. To acquire breeding rights it must be discussed prior to purchase. All puppies are registered with ASDR. Some will come with the option to be registered with AKC depending on the mated pair. Deposits are non-refundable but transferable to a puppy later on as long as transferred before said puppy is 5 weeks of age.”

Contract & health guarantee

Paula 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 Paula 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 Paula 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
      • Socialized in new places
      • 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
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Smithville, AR

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Memphis Airport


Meet in Columbia, MO

More about Paula

  • Paula has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years

    Paula was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

  • Paula’s links

Paula is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Cooper Creek 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

All breeds

Toy Australian Shepherd

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Miniature American Shepherd

Parent health testing

Miniature American Shepherd

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Toy Australian Shepherd

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Cooper Creek 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 American Shepherds.

  • Animal Genetics 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).

Verified owner stories

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

  • Pam G.

    Verified owner · May 2024

    We're so glad we found Paula. She was very helpful with the preparation to get our puppy. She was flexible with our pick up of Prue (now Luna), and everything went so smooth. She had advice for us when asked and described our pup's temperment perfectly. Luna has been perfect for us. She's well socialized, quick to learn, and the perfect little cuddler.

    Victoria R.

    Verified owner · July 2022

    Paula Is amazing! She’s prompt with her replies, gives you amazing recommendations, and is really patient! She answered all my questions and gave me weekly updates and photos of the little guys! We are absolutely in love with our puppy and he has the calmest temperament! Thank you Paula for our beautiful addition! We get compliments everywhere we go with him! ❤️❤️❤️

  • JR

    Jackie R.

    Verified owner · May 2024

    I'm so glad my first puppy experience was with Paula! She is extremely responsive and answered any questions I had as a first time dog owner. Maddie (from Tonto x Dixie) is the perfect mixture of loving, playful, friendly, and smart. I couldn't have designed a better dog! Everyone that meets her loves her and I know we're going to have many wonderful years together.

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