I'm Liz D., the breeder behind Duarte's Paw Blessings located in Fresno, CA. Our dogs are bred for health, temperament, and intelligence. We strive to produce the best overall pets and family members.n We have developed several protocols to ensure the health and well-being of all of our dogs one being early neurological stimulation. It’s our top priority to make sure each of our puppy families welcomes a happy and healthy new family member into their homes!
Q. & A. with Liz
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are blue merle. 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.
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
AUGGIE (Valentina)
Went home
Female
AUGGIE (Juliet)
Went home
Female
AUGGIE (Romeo)
Went home
Male
AUGGIE (Love)
Went home
Female
AUGGIE (Darla)
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Liz
Liz 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
Connect with Liz to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Liz 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 Liz 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 Liz directly.
Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
Vet check
First round of shots and deworming
Vet records
Microchip
Extras
AKC registration
Initial potty training
Puppy starter kit
Toys
Food & treats
Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Liz.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Fresno, CA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Fresno Yosemite Airport
More about Liz
Liz has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 years
Liz was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Liz is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Duarte's Paw Blessings 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
Zoe, mom
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Zoe
Zoe is a very sweet and loving dog, she is a great at following the commands she was taught. She is very gentle and friendly. She loves to cuddle and is good with other dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Duarte's Paw Blessings 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 Toy 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Liz to bring home their puppies.
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carly p.
Verified owner · Mar. 2025
We absolutely love our Auggie puppy from Liz! They gave us a little care package and already had her microchipped! Great experience from this breeder.