I'm Shelly B., the breeder behind Hillside Mn Aussaliers located in Dassel, MN. Our dogs are bred with health and temperament in mind with offering family raised puppies from our home to yours. We raise all our puppies as they were our own and intend to place in loving family oriented homes where dogs can be part of the families daily lives.
Q. & A. with Shelly
Why did you start breeding?
I fell in love with the breed and because it's a newer breed, there are always new and exciting qualities about this breed to share with others. I decided I wanted to be able to help others in owning a dog that works for them and their lifestyle.
What makes your program special?
My breeding program is not anymore or any less than another's program. I believe in order for a great program you have to have heart, empathy, love the breed, and be willing to always improve and always be willing to grow and learn.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Shelly
Shelly 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $1,600 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes deworming, vaccinations, socialization , and a Veterinarian Health check before puppy goes to new home. Deposit includes right to hold puppy until puppy is ready to go home at approximately 10 weeks, at which time payments are required in full before delivery. Deposits are not refundable if you change your mind, or decide you no longer have finances.”
Contract & health guarantee
Shelly 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 Shelly 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 Shelly directly.
Hillside Mn Aussaliers 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Hillside Mn Aussaliers 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 Companion Crosses.
Hip Dysplasia
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.
Eye Certification (CAER, 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 (registered with OFA), 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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
DNA Disease 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).