HP Aussie Kennels

Amanda T.

Breeder of Australian Shepherds, Toy Australian Shepherds, and Miniature Australian Shepherds

  • El Dorado Springs, MO
  • Responds within a few hours

Available puppies

Australian Shepherd

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Dill

Ready July 14

7 weeks old · Male

Rigatoni

Ready July 3

8 weeks old · Male

Meet the breeder

I'm Amanda T., the breeder behind HP Aussie Kennels located in El Dorado Springs, MO. At HP Aussie Kennels, we believe in preserving the breed through quality genetics, conformation, disposition and temperament. We strive to better the breed by producing top quality puppies with impeccable genetics and temperaments that embody everything we want an Aussie to be!

Q. & A. with Amanda

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I was ten years old when my father let me breed my first Australian shepherd female. I took a love of showing horses and working cows, with some of the best working dogs in the breed, to expanding my horizons and focusing on genetics, temperament, structure, and mind to further preserve the amazing qualities of the Australian Shepherd, no matter if they are a working, show, or pet dog.

  • What makes your program special?

    My breeding program is special in that I am a single mother, raising a wonderful daughter, and we run this breeding program together. We show together, whelp pups together, train our dogs together, and I get to share my passion for the breed with her and with our owners. Our owners become part of our family for life when they get an HP Aussie!

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

    Our Australian Shepherd puppies include red & white, black & white, red merle, blue merle, black tri-color, and red tri-color. 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 Amanda

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

“We try to match puppies based on the environment and lifestyle of the owners with the temperament and personality of each puppy. We do match puppies younger based on application criteria being met for the specific litter.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $700 non-refundable deposit and between $500 - $3,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes preregistration paperwork, age appropriate vaccinations, vet health check, contract, puppy goody bag, and detailed records of puppy and parent. The deposit holds your puppy until pick up. The deposit can be transferred to another litter if you are unable to get your puppy, however they are non-refundable.”

Contract & health guarantee

Amanda 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 Amanda 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 Amanda 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
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • 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
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in El Dorado Springs, MO

Other pick-up locations

Meet in Columbia, MO

More about Amanda

  • Club memberships

    Amanda is a member of ASDR, AKC, and Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA).

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Puppy Culture Breeder, Professional Handler.

  • Amanda has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years

    Amanda was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

  • Amanda’s links

Amanda is a trusted Good Dog breeder

HP Aussie Kennels 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

HP Aussie Kennels 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 Australian Shepherds.

  • 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 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 (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.

  • Brucellosis

    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.

  • Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Australian Shepherd Type, Full Embark Panel, D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Cone Degeneration, PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), DNA Coat/Trait Panel, DNA Profile, Animal Genetics Panel, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Amanda to bring home their puppies.

  • Elye P.

    Verified owner · May 2026

      • +5

    I can’t thank Amanda enough for how great she was! She not only answered every question I had with proof, she also made sure to get to know us before ever even putting a deposit down. Imo, this makes for a good breeder because she acted like she cared where the puppies went rather than just “don’t care, take ‘em!” If you are looking for a good breeder to get your new best friend from, I can recommend her enough! Very professional, friendly, and extremely transparent and interested in where her dogs will be going. -Elye and (our puppy) Oso!

    Tracy M.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2026

      • +5

    Amanda was amazing to work with! My new puppy Jixii is all that I had hoped for in a puppy! The time and energy she puts into each and every pup shows tenfold! She is the most balanced puppy I have personally ever had. I’ve had Aussies for over 35 years. The breeder I was using passed away. It was great to have so many breeders vetted in one place to help choose my next pup. Amanda was very communicative the entire time! I received regular daily updates, videos and beautiful pro style pics once a week. And these puppies….so sweet, super intelligent and confident….everything one would expect from an Aussie pup! I do a lot of competitive dog sports. In the short time I’ve had Jixii, I can already see she’s going to be a lot of fun and be a great teammate! My Aussie friends are asking “who’s the breeder” because Jixii is not only incredibly beautiful but showing great breeding! I give Amanda tons of respect and kudos for all her efforts with these pups!

    Brian W.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

    I found our "Annie" from HP Aussie Kennels and picked her up two weeks ago. Annie has been amazing. HP Aussie Kennels has been an amazing find and Amanda is a fantastic breeder. She kept me in the loop daily from deposit to pick up. She met me on time without issue to deliver Annie. She was organized and prepared. She really knew her stuff. As a professional dog trainer and handler it's easy to tell when you've found quality and high ethics. I couldn't recommend her or HP Aussie Kennels more. It's going to be an amazing journey with our new little girl, Annie. Looking forward to every minute of it, but I will not forget Amanda Thompson or HP Aussie Kennels if I need to find the next perfect fit to our family. Brian

  • Haden R.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2026

    Amanda was incredible throughout the entire process. She made my husband and I feel at ease as she answered all of our questions, and she even went above and beyond to send us photos and video updates every day leading up to when we finally picked up our little Jasper. Amanda is very thorough with medical needs, food, AKC registration instructions, microchip/vaccination information and records, and everything in between. It is very plain to see that Amanda is loving, attentive, and she truly cares about the puppies and dogs she's raising. I would recommend her without a shadow of a doubt, and there is a high chance (in a few years) that I will be calling on her again for another little one. I am so grateful to her, and Jasper has become an absolutely perfect fit for our family here in Sherwood, Arkansas!

    Tara G.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

      • +4

    Amanda has been the best to work with. We got Jake from her and you can tell he was well and truly cared for. He has the best temperament and personality. Amanda made the whole thing great. I got daily updates from her until we got him. She was well prepared and had the best going home bag prepared! 10/10 recommend!

    Priscilla P.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

      • +8

    Amanda was very knowledgeable and helpful with any questions I had regarding this breed and helping me get started on my own journey of becoming a reputable breeder.. she has very well socialized healthy puppies with amazing personalities and dispositions! She is very down to earth and willing to teach me all that she knows.. she is an amazing person and breeder and I know she genuinely loves and cares for her dogs and puppies! I couldn’t ask for someone better! Thanks again Amanda you truly are Amazing!

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