Illusion Mini Aussies
Meet the breeder
I'm Cherie D., the breeder behind Illusion Mini Aussies located in Chambersburg, PA. All my dogs are home-raised. I do not have a kennel. Puppies are born in my bedroom and then moved to the kitchen after weaning. We do a lot of basic socialization before you ever get your new puppy home.
Q. & A. with Cherie
Why did you start breeding?
I wanted to provide healthy puppies.What makes your program special?
I offer a lifetime health guarantee.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are miniature size. Sizes 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.
Patch
ReservedMale
Boy 5
ReservedMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Dirt Devil
ReservedMale
Cyclone
ReservedFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Mocha
ReservedMale
Getting a puppy from Cherie
Cherie 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 $650 - $950 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Cherie 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 Cherie 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 Cherie 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 Cherie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Chambersburg, PA
4035 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Harrisburg Airport
3987 miles away
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More about Cherie
Cherie has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Cherie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Cherie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Illusion Mini Aussies 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
Killian, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Killian
Wonderful friendly personality. High drive, quick learner. Ground hog control
Storm, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Storm
Very high drive, reserved with strangers. Fast learner
Fireball, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Fireball
Fireball is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Cherie decided to make her part of their program. Cherie 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.
Magic, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Magic
Magic is a male Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Cherie decided to make him part of their program. Cherie 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Illusion Mini Aussies 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.
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.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)
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).
