Flaming Dill Ranch Aussies

Starr D.

Breeder of Toy Australian Shepherds and Miniature Australian Shepherds

  • Forestburg, TX
  • Responds within a few hours

Available puppies

Toy Australian Shepherd

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Esme

Ready Apr. 17

4 weeks old · Female

Tevin

Ready now

3 months old · Male

Tevis

Ready now

3 months old · Male

Stroll

Ready now

4 months old · Male

Trek

Ready now

4 months old · Male

Seeker

Ready now

4 months old · Male

Pelikan

Ready now

4 months old · Male

Visconti

Ready now

4 months old · Male

Meet the breeder

I'm Starr D., the breeder behind Flaming Dill Ranch Aussies located in Forestburg, TX. Here at FDR Aussies, we strive to raise our Aussies to reflect the amazing beauty, intelligence, good temperament, and excellent conformation of the Australian Shepherd breed, but in a smaller package. Our Aussies are genetically tested and shown in conformation before becoming parents!

Q. & A. with Starr

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We purchased our first Toy Aussie in 2008 and absolutely fell in love with the breed!

  • What makes your program special?

    Our Aussies are genetically tested and Championed before becoming parents! Our puppies are socialized and handled from day one! They are very kid-friendly!

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include tiny and miniature sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Toy Australian Shepherd puppies include red & white, black & white, red, black, black tri, blue merle, red merle, and red tri. Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include red & white, black & white, blue merle, black tri, red tri, red merle, red, and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and a kennel on my property.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Starr

Starr 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.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Starr partners with them to find the best puppy match.

"We take great pride in finding our puppies their forever home! "

Price

Puppy prices include a $535 non-refundable deposit and between $715 - $2,965 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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"FDR Puppy Pet Pricing: Merle Female - $3500 Merle Male - $3000 Black Tri/Bi Male - $1500 - $2000 Black Tri/Bi Female - $1750 - $2250 Red Tri/Bi Male - $1750 - $2250 Red Tri/Bi Female - $2000 - $2500 Prices listed are for Pet Only (Sold with Spay/Neuter contract) Full registration with full breeding and show rights are an additional $1000. Our deposits are $500 plus GoodDog fees. Deposits are non-refundable. Once deposit is received, your puppy will be marked sold. Final payments must be paid in full before the pup can be released to the new owners."

Contract & health guarantee

Starr 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 Starr 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 Starr 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
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Forestburg, TX

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Dallas Fort Worth Airport

More about Starr

  • Club memberships

    Starr is a member of National Stock Dog Registry, American Stock Dog Registry, and American Kennel Club.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    2025 ASDR Breeder of the Year, State Licensed and Inspected.

  • Starr has been a member of Good Dog for over 6 years

    Starr was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.

Starr is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Flaming Dill Ranch 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

Parent dogs

All breeds

Toy Australian Shepherd

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Parent health testing

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Toy Australian Shepherd

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Flaming Dill Ranch 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 Australian Shepherds.

  • Hip Dysplasia (Preliminary), 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 Dysplasia (Preliminary)

    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.

  • Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)

    Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • Temperament Test

    A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.

  • DNA Disease Panel, D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, DNA Coat/Trait Panel, Animal Genetics Panel, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Australian Shepherd Type, Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Intestinal Cobalamin Malabsorption (IGS), Australian Shepherd Type, Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 6 (NCL 6), PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific)

    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 Starr to bring home their puppies.

  • BJ

    Brenda J.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

      • +5

    Starr was great to work with. She was super responsive and was even able to coordinate airport pickup seamlessly with short notice. Dorito (who is now official “Cool Ranch Dorito”) is an amazing puppy. We brought her home just in time for the Christmas holidays and a family reunion and she fit in perfectly with all the chaos and 2 other female mini aussies (5 and 10 years old). Dori is super affectionate and loves people. Couldn’t have gotten a better addition to the family.

    Denise F.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2025

    Love this dog so much we are already thinking about a second! First, he is beautiful! Second, he is insanely smart and exactly as described personality wise. We changed his name and I was so shocked and pleased that when he showed up, he knew his new name! On top of that he already had basic commands like come and sit, which was amazing. I have never gotten a dog with basic training already in place from the breeder. Starr was very easy to work with, straight forward and takes impeccable care of her dogs. We will definitely be back when we are ready for another.

  • Vicki L.

    Verified owner · June 2025

    Starr had been amazing, very informative. My puppy is loving, loyal, super smart! Just sometimes too loving 😂

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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