Indigo River Toy & Mini Aussies

  • Lacombe, LA
  • Responds within a day

Available puppies and older dogs

Australian Shepherd

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Rowan - Gray Collar

Ready Jan. 15, 2026

4 weeks old · Male

Dahlia

Ready Jan. 15, 2026

4 weeks old · Female

Meet the breeder

I'm Shantele C., the breeder behind Indigo River Toy & Mini Aussies located in Lacombe, LA. Our dogs are pets first and foremost, they are raised in our home and are given all the love and attention they could possibly want. Our Moms and Dads are health tested to ensure we are giving our puppies the best chance to grow up healthy and happy.

Q. & A. with Shantele

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Australian Shepherd puppies include red merle, blue merle, black tri-color, and red tri-color. Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include blue merle, red merle, red, and black. Toy Australian Shepherd puppies include black, red, 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.

Getting a puppy from Shantele

Shantele 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 $250 deposit and between $800 - $2,250 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price includes age appropriate vaccinations, deworming, microchip, and 1st dose flea/heartworm prevention. Puppies will also leave with a care package (food, toys, blanket), and 30 days free pet insurance. Deposits are non-refundable, but can be applied to another puppy. Deposits will only be refunded if something were to happen to the puppy while still in my care.”

Contract & health guarantee

Shantele 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 Shantele 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 Shantele 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
      • Socialized in new places
      • 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
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Food & treats
      • Registration
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Lacombe, LA

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport


Flexible meeting point

Shantele can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Shantele

  • Shantele has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years

    Shantele was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Shantele’s links

Shantele is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Indigo River Toy & 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

All breeds

Australian Shepherd

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Toy Australian Shepherd

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Indigo River Toy & 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 Toy Australian Shepherds.

  • Canine Multifocal Retinopathy (cmr3; BEST1 Exon 10 SNP), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Australian Shepherd Type, Intestinal Cobalamin Malabsorption (IGS CUBN Exon 53), Border Collie Type, Intestinal Cobalamin Malabsorption (IGS), Australian Shepherd Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), DNA Disease Panel, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)

    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 Shantele to bring home their puppies.

  • Fiorella T.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2025

    I could not be happier with Shantele or our little puppy! Shantele was extremely responsive, patient dealing with all my questions LOL and always kind. You can tell she loves her dogs and takes really good care of them. I highly recommend her and would definitely get another puppy from her again. We are so in love with our little Luna! 😍

    Carrie B.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    Shantele was easy to work with. My daughter named her Millie. She is already sitting, giving paw, and laying on command and has even started ringing the bell to go potty outside. We love the new addition to the new family.

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    Adrianne B.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    We had a great experience. Our pup is healthy and happy. The process was easy. We are thankful for the new addition to our family!

  • Vanessa O.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2025

    Great

    Dianna G.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    Shantele informed me of everything I needed to know concerning my new puppy. She was organized and efficient, leaving nothing for us to do but love and care for our puppy. We have been to our vet, and our puppy has a clean bill of health. She’s growing stronger, more curious and active, and loves her new home and family.

    Alain D.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2025

    The whole process with Shantele and Indigo River Toy & Mini Aussies was seamless from start to finish. From my first application for Lokka on Good Dog, Shantele was quick to respond and answered every question with care and knowledge. She made me feel confident that I was choosing the right breeder. After being approved, Shantele stayed in touch regularly, sending updates and making sure all the details were clear. She worked with me to coordinate travel, which was no small task—I flew down to Louisiana to pick Lokka up, and then traveled back home to Maine. Everything went smoothly, and I always felt supported along the way. Now that Lokka is home, I couldn’t be happier. She’s healthy, playful, and everything I hoped for. It’s clear that Shantele truly cares about her dogs and the families they join. I’m so grateful to have found her through Good Dog, and I would highly recommend Indigo River Toy & Mini Aussies to anyone looking for a happy, well-raised puppy.

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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.

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.

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.