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Firefly Horse Co Wellness Retreat Center
Julie D.
Breeder of Australian Shepherds, Toy Australian Shepherds, Aussiedoodles, and Miniature Australian Shepherds
- Columbia Falls, MT
- Responds within a day
Available puppies
Peanut Butter
Ready Feb. 19
3 weeks old · Male
Snickerdoodle
Ready Feb. 19
3 weeks old · Female
Brownie
Ready Feb. 19
3 weeks old · Female
Chocolate Chip
Ready Feb. 19
3 weeks old · Male
Red velvet
Ready Feb. 19
3 weeks old · Female
Ginger Snap
Ready Feb. 19
3 weeks old · Female
Waffle
Ready Feb. 19
3 weeks old · Male
Maple
Ready Feb. 1
6 weeks old · Female
Upcoming litters
Planned Aussiedoodle litter
Due Mar. 2026
Ready May 2026
Planned Toy Australian Shepherd litter
Due Mar. 2026
Ready May 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Julie D., the breeder behind Firefly Horse Co Wellness Retreat Center located in Columbia Falls, MT. Our pups are home-raised. We put a lot of care into socializing them so they can transition easily into their new lives. Our puppies become integral members of our family. They’re a daily part of everything we do until they’re ready to join their forever families.
Q. & A. with Julie
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Australian Shepherd puppies include red merle, blue merle, 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.
Magnolia
ReservedFemale
Apple
ReservedFemale
Branch
ReservedMale
Hazel
ReservedFemale
Aspyn
Went homeFemale
Rowan
Went homeMale
Ebony
Went homeFemale
Archer
Went homeMale
Raven
Went homeFemale
Sage
Went homeFemale
Wren
Went homeFemale
Rambler
Went homeMale
Cypress
Went homeFemale
Magpie (Maggie)
Went homeFemale
Rhyder
Went homeMale
Poppy
Went homeFemale
Girl 2 - Echo
Went homeFemale
Boy 6 - Griz
Went homeMale
Girl 1 - Ginger
Went homeFemale
Boy 1 - Silver
Went homeMale
Boy 5 - Copper
Went homeMale
Boy 2 - Jasper
Went homeMale
Boy 3 -Stetson
Went homeMale
Boy 8 - Hunter
Went homeMale
Boy 7 - Rocky
Went homeMale
Boy 4 - Smokey
Went homeMale
Dolce
Went homeFemale
Cartier
Went homeFemale
Armani
Went homeMale
Prada
Went homeFemale
Valentino
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Julie
Julie 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 $750 non-refundable deposit and between $1,750 - $4,250 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“We have a 1 yr health guarantee for any unusual genetic issues. This would be money back or a replacement puppy from a new litter. Deposits are not refundable but can be transferred to another available pup. Breeding rights are available for an additional fee. $750 down to reserve the puppy. If you change your mind, the deposit is non-refundable but is transferrable to another puppy of ours.”
Contract & health guarantee
Julie 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 Julie 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 Julie 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
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Julie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Columbia Falls, MT
4834 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Glacier Park Airport
4840 miles away
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More about Julie
Julie has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Julie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Julie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Firefly Horse Co Wellness Retreat Center 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
Julie D.
Litter update on 31 Dec. 2025 •Puppies are arriving!
Bean and Cookie's litter
Julie D.
Litter update on 20 Nov. 2025 •Only 2 puppies left and they are ready to go this weekend!
Bean and Ebony's litter
Julie D.
Litter update on 20 Nov. 2025 •Only 4 puppies left from a large litter! Dropped the price so they can go to their furever homes!
Ghost and Bryar's litter
Julie D.
Litter update on 24 Oct. 2025 •4 1/2 wks old!
Ghost and Bryar's litter
Julie D.
Litter update on 22 Oct. 2025 •3 week old mini aussiedoodles! ❤️
Bean and Ebony's litter
Julie D.
Litter update on 22 Oct. 2025 •4 wks old!
Ghost and Bryar's litter
Julie D.
Litter update on 11 Oct. 2025 •3 week old Aussie Puppies! Eyes are open!
Ghost and Bryar's litter
Julie D.
Litter update on 04 Oct. 2025 •Bryars babies are getting big! 2 weeks today!
Ghost and Bryar's litter
Julie D.
Litter update on 03 Oct. 2025 •1 day old mini aussiedoodles ❤️
Bean and Ebony's litter
Julie D.
Litter update on 07 Mar. 2025 •These sweet pups!
Frankie and Brisa's litter
Parent dogs
All breeds
Toy Australian Shepherd
Aussiedoodle
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Australian Shepherd
Starling, mom
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Starling
Starling is a sweet and affectionate toy Aussie! She is 10 lbs and 13 inches at the shoulders. AKC and ASDR registered and DNA tested!
Bean, dad
Aussiedoodle
About Bean
Bean is the sweetest ever! He loves his people and wants to be with them as much as possible! He is a snugglebug and loves hugs on the go! His gorgeous amber eyes and chocolate Merle coat is low to no shedding and easy to care for!
Good health testing
DNA Profile, DNA Disease Panel, +6 more.
Onyx, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Onyx
Onyx is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Julie decided to make her part of their program. Julie 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.
Acacia, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Acacia
Acacia is such a sweet and enthusiastic girl! She lives on the ranch with me and loves other dogs and people! Great disposition and gorgeous coloring!
Good health testing
DNA Profile, DNA Disease Panel, +2 more.Ebony, mom
Aussiedoodle
About Ebony
Smokey black mini aussidoodle! Great personality, sweet and smart!
Uploaded health tests
DNA Profile, DNA Disease Panel, +2 more.Cookie, mom
Aussiedoodle
About Cookie
Cookie is a sweet natured, multi generational Aussiedoodle! She is chocolate colored and throws chocolate babies!!! ❤️
Parent health testing
Aussiedoodle
Australian Shepherd
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Toy Australian Shepherd
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Firefly Horse Co Wellness Retreat Center 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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
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 Julie to bring home their puppies.
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SARA W.
Verified owner · Feb. 2025
+8Julie is amazing to work with she made the whole process of getting a new puppy a breeze. She sent puppy pictures on a regular basis and kept in touch before and even after puppy pick up. Her puppies are also the absolute BEST dogs with such great demeanors which is SOOO important.
