Grace River Aussies

Barbara R.

Breeder of Miniature Australian Shepherds

  • Osceola Mills, PA
  • Responds within a day

Available puppies

Tony

Ready now

3 months old · Male

Ruby

Ready now

3 months old · Female

Tin Man

Ready now

3 months old · Male

Meet the breeder

I'm Barbara R., the breeder behind Grace River Aussies located in Osceola Mills, PA. Our dogs are part of our family. We focus on raising well balanced, healthy dogs with good temperament and manners. Mini Aussies make great family dogs. They are very easy to train, they travel well and love to please their families. They go where you go, the farm, the office, camping, anywhere.

Q. & A. with Barbara

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I got into breeding after being approached by a friend who had recently gotten a beautiful tri-colored female. This little dog was the whole package! Loving, sweet, athletic, small enough to travel anywhere and rugged enough for the farm and horse shows. I fell in love and shortly after we got our first Mini Aussie.
  • What makes your program special?

    Our breeding program is special because we truly think of our girls as family. We breed them infrequently and are very selective about their mates. We review their DNA results and carefully select males that will give them the best qualities and traits. We are not just a breeding program we are a family that is very dedicated to raising healthy puppies for loving families and exciting adventures.
  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our puppies are tiny size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include blue merle, black tri, and red. 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.

Getting a puppy from Barbara

Barbara has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

Barbara partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.

“We pride outselves in matching our puppies with their new families based on the needs and wants of the family and the observable temperment of the individual puppy. Although Mini and Toy Aussies are very consistant in their overall personalities they do have individual traits that are observable at around 6 weeks. ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $250 non-refundable deposit and between $1,250 - $3,250 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes AKC registration, first vaccinations, deworming, microchip. Puppies are socialized and introduced to nail trims, grooming and potty training. Pups are send home with a care package. Puppies are priced based on sex and color.”

Contract & health guarantee

Barbara 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 Barbara 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 Barbara directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Osceola Mills, PA

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Bradley Airport


Meet in Scranton, PA

More about Barbara

  • Club memberships

    Barbara is a member of American Kennel Club, American Stock Dog.

  • Barbara has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year

    Barbara was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

  • Barbara’s links

Barbara is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Grace River 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Grace River 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.

  • 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 Barbara to bring home their puppies.

  • Denise P.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    Barbara was amazing. She was so helpful and knowledgeable and kept me updated on Cody (Toto) from the beginning. She sent pictures along the way. I had an unexpected Hospital stay and Barbara took care of Cody while I was in the hospital and then personally brought him to me. I can’t say enough about how wonderful she is and how perfect my baby boy Cody is. I would highly recommend her to anyone who would be interested in a mini Australian Shepherd. She is the absolute best. 💕

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