HaVen Homestead Miniature Australian Shepherds
- Fife Lake, MI
- Responds within a few hours
Meet the breeder
I'm Dara V., the breeder behind HaVen Homestead Miniature Australian Shepherds located in Fife Lake, MI. Each puppy is greatly loved by us! We ensure they are socialized, healthy, and ready to play before they leave our home. Our dogs are bred for those specifics and we take pride in our breeding program.
Q. & A. with Dara
Why did you start breeding?
I fell in love with dogs at a young age and at 15, I convinced my parents to let me have a mutt out of our family dog's litter. Oh, how I loved that little mutt, Sweetie Pie! Just before I turned 16, Sweetie Pie got hit by a truck and had to be put down. At that time I was working for a family friend, and they owned and bred dogs. They knew about what had happened to my dog and encouraged me to look into breeding. After about a year of research, I decided that an Australian Shepherd was the dog I wanted to have; however, with this being my first go at dog breeding, I wanted something small. Miniature Australian Shepherds immediately became the breed for me. I fell in love with Aussies and here I am!What makes your program special?
Each of our dogs is a blessing and we love and treat them as such! We love pairing happy, healthy puppies with loving families!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 red & white, black & white, blue merle, black tri, red tri, and red merle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
B2
Went homeMale
G2
Went homeFemale
G3
Went homeFemale
G1
Went homeFemale
B1
Went homeMale
G4
Went homeFemale
B3
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Dara
Dara 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 $250 non-refundable deposit and between $750 - $1,750 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes limited ASDR registration, up-to-date vaccinations and dewormings, tail docking (unless otherwise specified before puppy is born), and health guarantee. $250.”
Contract & health guarantee
Dara 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 Dara 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 Dara 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
- Socialized with children
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Dara.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Fife Lake, MI
557 miles away
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More about Dara
Dara has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Dara was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Dara is a trusted Good Dog breeder
HaVen Homestead Miniature 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
Willow, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Willow
Willow is shy around new people, but absolutely loves her own! She loves to give hugs and is a joy to be around! She is also an amazing mama!
Good health testing
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, +1 more.
Shiner, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Shiner
Shiner is a friendly super laid back boy. He loves to run and get his exercise, but otherwise likes to just hang out. He is also full panel clear with Paw Print Genetics.
Good health testing
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1).
Firefly, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Firefly
Firefly is a feisty, and beautiful dark blue merle, with lots of love. She loves snow and spending time with those she loves, and is very loyal to them. She is full of energy and is always ready to do anything. But after playing she enjoys a little bit of cuddle time, and a good belly scratch! I also LOVE that she does the Aussie grin when she is happy to see me!
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
HaVen Homestead Miniature 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.
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 Dara to bring home their puppies.
Ashton Z.
Verified owner · Nov. 2024
Dara is an incredible breeder to work with. She was very polite and professional, she was able to answer all of our questions, and was very flexible finding a time to pick up the new puppy! I highly recommend her, the puppy we got from Dara has been life changing!
Carl R.
Verified owner · Sept. 2024
+4It was a great experience. Seeing all her puppies was really nice and I wife loved seeing the pregnant donkey! Dara has two adorable boys. It will make it easier for our puppy to bond with children. We drove four hours each way and it was well worth the trip!
Katelyn D.
Verified owner · Oct. 2024
Dara was so responsive and helpful throughout the process of getting our pup! You can really tell they care about their dogs. Good dog, also made the process so easy, from arranging the inital connection to pick up and paying securely. I am so glad I found Dara through good dog, and I couldn’t be happier with our dog Jasper!
