Happy-Go-Lucky Homestead

Travis P.

Breeder of Miniature Australian Shepherds

  • Oak Harbor, WA

Meet the breeder

I'm Travis P., the breeder behind Happy-Go-Lucky Homestead located in Oak Harbor, WA. Happy-go-lucky Homestead offers loving companions, intelligent dogs for pets, show, or working. We are happy go lucky Homestead on Whidbey Island. Here we raise our two young children, goats, chickens, and dogs. We have two Australian Shepherds, Maisy and Rusty, and a working Great Pyrenees Lottie-Da. We love living in the PNW & our dog tag along for all our adventures and farm work.

Q. & A. with Travis

  • Why did you start breeding?

    My wife grew up raising litters of hunting beagles so when we started our home with mini Australian Shepards it was a no-brainer! We pride ourselves with breeding healthy, well tempermented puppies that are exposed to other farm animals and young children. Now that we have the ability to share the joy that is owning an Australian Shepard and the great companion and adventure buddy they are.

  • What makes your program special?

    Our parents have the luxury to live and work on an active Homestead with chickens and goats and with plenty of room to run and play. Puppy litters are raised in doors where they get used to every day noises, routines, and loved on by small children daily. They are controlled exposed to our chickens, goats, and cat. And are started with a pellets potty training method early on.

  • 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 include blue merle, black tri, red merle, 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 Travis

Travis 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.

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

Price

Puppy prices include a $100 non-refundable deposit and between $500 - $900 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The price includes parents health and DNA testing, deworming, first vaccine, flea treatment, and dew claw and tail docking. Puppy prices can range base off of coloring, eye coloring, and breed characteristics.”

Contract & health guarantee

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

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Oak Harbor, WA

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Seattle–Tacoma Airport

Meet in Seattle, WA

More about Travis

  • Travis has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year

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

Travis is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Happy-Go-Lucky Homestead 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

Parent health testing

Happy-Go-Lucky Homestead 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 (rDVM, not registered)

    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 (rDVM, not registered)

    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 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 (rDVM, not 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.

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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.

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