Heritage Homestead

Heather J.

Breeder of Toy Australian Shepherds and Miniature Australian Shepherds

Meet the breeder

I'm Heather J., the breeder behind Heritage Homestead located in Sierra Vista, AZ. Our dogs are members of our family, first and foremost. We offer top-quality, healthy puppies from our loving home to yours! We love our dogs and what we do, and we strive to make each puppy a great contribution to its forever home. We're passionate about our program and take pride in our pups.

Q. & A. with Heather

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Our lives revolve around our dogs and meeting their needs both socially and medically. We strive to bring you the healthiest, most well-rounded puppies. We are very proud to be breeding these incredible dogs. It is important to us that we are breeding versatile, socialized, and healthy pups for our buyers to welcome into their homes and hearts.

  • What makes your program special?

    It is such an honor to preserve the line of these incredible dogs all the while creating companionship for others. We have high expectations for our puppies and make sure to place each one in an enriching and loving home that will match their temperament and personality. We love what we do and truly want the very best for our puppies and their forever families.

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include tiny and miniature sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Toy Australian Shepherd puppies include blue merle and red merle. Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include blue merle, red merle, and black. 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 Heather

Heather 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, Heather partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include between $800 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Also included are registration if applicable, deworming, 1st shots, and socialization with other dogs, children, and stock. The deposit is 50% of the purchase price. This will hold a specific puppy for you. The remainder is due at 8 weeks and before the puppy goes home.”

Contract & health guarantee

Heather 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 Heather 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 Heather 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
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • AKC registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Sierra Vista, AZ

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Tucson Airport

Meet in Phoenix, AZ

More about Heather

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Professional Groomer.

  • Heather has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years

    Heather was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Heather’s links

Heather is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Heritage 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

All breeds

Poodle

Toy Australian Shepherd

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Parent health testing

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Toy Australian Shepherd

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Heritage 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.

  • Full Embark 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).

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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.