I'm Katie J., the breeder behind Happy Tails, Colorado Mini Aussies located in Colorado Springs, CO. Our dogs are beloved companions! We care deeply about this breed & are proud to be responsible Mini Australian Shepherd breeders. Our focus is on breeding healthy and happy puppies that can bring just as much joy to their families as our dogs do for us. We are very hands-on with our puppies and give them plenty of unconditional love and attention!
Q. & A. with Katie
What makes your program special?
After much research I have chosen to keep the tails attached to our Mini Australian Shepherds as they have the most beautiful tails!
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.
Aspen
Went home
Lucy
Went home
Female
Breeder Pick
Went home
Male
Tucker
Went home
Male
Sassy
Went home
Female
Bentley
Went home
Male
Parker
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Katie
Katie 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $1,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“We send our puppies home Microchip, Vaccinations, Health check at 7 weeks with Health Certificate, Puppy Leash, Puppy Collar, Breed Club Registration. A deposit is required to hold a particular puppy of your choice.”
Contract & health guarantee
Katie 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 Katie 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 Katie directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Katie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Colorado Springs, CO
5080 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Denver Airport
5026 miles away
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More about Katie
Katie has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Katie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Katie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Happy Tails, Colorado Mini 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
Roxy, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Roxy
Roxy is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Katie decided to make her part of their program. Katie 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.
Lambeau, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Lambeau
Lambeau is a male Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Katie decided to make him part of their program. Katie 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.