I'm Coleen D., the breeder behind Donaldson Dogz located in Elkhart, TX. Our puppies are raised inside our home till fully vaccinated. All dams and sires are genetic tested & evaluated before being bred. Our program strives to preserve and better this breed, we believe they are one of the best companions a family can ask for.
Q. & A. with Coleen
Why did you start breeding?
I started breeding because I fell in love with how extremely intelligent, and loyal this breed is. I was honored to be mentored and co-own with Smokin K Aussies.
What makes your program special?
We breed to make life companions and to preserve the breed.
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our 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 Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include red & white, black & white, blue merle, black tri, red tri, red merle, red, and black. Australian Shepherd puppies include red & white, black & white, black, red merle, blue merle, red, black tri-color, 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.
Freedom
Went home
Female
Salute
Went home
Male
May
Went home
Female
Star
Went home
Female
Honor
Went home
Female
Courage
Went home
Female
Petrie
Went home
Male
Ducky
Went home
Female
WILLIS (Spike)
Went home
Male
Rocky (Little Foot)
Went home
Male
Teddy
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Jack
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Frosty
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Coleen
Coleen 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 between $200 - $4,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“All our puppies leave with a contract, registered, tail docked, dewormed, and vaccinations are given at the appropriate ages. All dams and sire are genetic tested before being bred. To permanently hold a puppy before its ready for pick up or to meet for pickup we require a holding deposit. Please contact us for info.”
Contract & health guarantee
Coleen 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 Coleen 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 Coleen directly.
Donaldson Dogz 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
Coleen D.
Litter update on 16 Sept. •
Brida&Astros Jack
Astros and Brida's litter
Parent dogs
All breeds
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Australian Shepherd
Kong, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Kong
Kong is a male Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Coleen decided to make him part of their program. Coleen 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.
Brida, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Brida
Clear panel, small mini.
Maeves, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Maeves
Maeves is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Coleen decided to make her part of their program. Coleen 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.
April, mom
Australian Shepherd
About April
April is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Coleen decided to make her part of their program. Coleen 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
Australian Shepherd
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Donaldson Dogz 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.
DNA Disease 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).