I'm Samantha H., the breeder behind Hale's Mini Australian Shepherds located in Idaho Falls, ID. We love the Mini Aussie breed and our forever pets. We love offering families the opportunity to find a pet that fits them! Each puppy is greatly loved by us! We ensure they are socialized, healthy, and prepared to excel in their forever homes. Our dogs are bred for those specifics, and we take pride in our breeding program.
Q. & A. with Samantha
Why did you start breeding?
We love this breed! Our dogs have brought us so much love and happiness that we decided to start our own responsible breeding program by producing the highest quality dogs and providing them a wonderful life with wonderful families.
What makes your program special?
We truly cherish each of our dogs and puppies, and we do everything we can to make sure that they get the best lives possible. That includes everything from choosing healthy parents with good temperaments, to proper socialization and daily care, to placing them in loving homes with wonderful families. We strive to provide each of our puppies and their families with a truly positive experience!
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
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.
Fred
Went home
Male
Shaggy
Went home
Male
Velma
Went home
Female
Daphne
Went home
Female
Chica
Went home
Female
Gracie
Went home
Female
Lyla
Went home
Female
Cocoa
Went home
Female
Blue
Went home
Male
Patch
Went home
Male
Posey
Went home
Female
Bruiser
Went home
Male
Milo
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Samantha
Samantha 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $600 - $1,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes first round of vaccinations, ASDR litter registration, one month of health insurance and the go home kit. We ask a $500 non refundable security deposit paid in advance.”
Contract & health guarantee
Samantha 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 Samantha 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 Samantha directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Samantha.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Idaho Falls, ID
1800 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Idaho Falls Airport (Fanning Field)
1810 miles away
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More about Samantha
Samantha has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Samantha was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Samantha is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Hale's Mini Australian Shepherds 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
Ryder, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Ryder
Ryder is a male Miniature Australian Shepherd about 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Samantha decided to make him part of their program. Samantha 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.
Aggy, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Aggy
Aggy is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Samantha decided to make her part of their program. Samantha 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.
Libby, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Libby
Libby is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd over 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Samantha decided to make her part of their program. Samantha 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Hale's Mini Australian Shepherds 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.
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).