Heritage Homestead
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?
Our 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 Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include blue merle, red merle, and black. Toy Australian Shepherd puppies include blue merle and red 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.
Jellybean
Went homeMale
Cottontail
Went homeMale
Cadbury
Went homeMale
Oopsie
Went homeMale
Daisee
Went homeFemale
Ono
Went homeMale
Uhoh
Went homeMale
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 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 between $800 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“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.
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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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Heather.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Sierra Vista, AZ
1905 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Tucson Airport
1929 miles away
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More about Heather
Certifications & recognitions
Professional Groomer.
Heather has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 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
Toy Australian Shepherd
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Journey, mom
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Journey
Journey is a female Toy Australian Shepherd over 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Heather decided to make her part of their program. Heather 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.
Good health testing
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Genesis, dad
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Genesis
Genesis is a male Toy Australian Shepherd over 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Heather decided to make him part of their program. Heather 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.
Good health testing
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Cowboy, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Cowboy
Cowboy is a male Miniature Australian Shepherd over 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Heather decided to make him part of their program. Heather 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.
Kokomo, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Kokomo
Kokomo is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd over 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Heather decided to make her part of their program. Heather 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
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.
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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).
