I'm Kristen H., the breeder behind Integrity Aussies Tx located in Willis, TX. Our purpose is to cultivate a bloodline of Aussies that improve the lives of their owners, while staying true to their natural temperament and drive. Our promise is to never sacrifice quality and integrity for quantity as breeders. We prioritize temperament testing to ensure the right puppy goes to the right home.
Q. & A. with Kristen
Why did you start breeding?
After years of volunteering at a local shelter and seeing Aussies come through for having “too much energy”, my research began and it ultimately became my mission to cultivate a bloodline that would improve the lives of it’s owners, while also remaining true to it’s natural drive and temperament. We are here to provide resources and guidance long after the puppy goes home. We are here when you need us!
What makes your program special?
We prioritize maintaining a manageable breeding program allowing individual socialization and temperament testing of each pup. Every puppy is adored and a part of our family from birth. Aligning the right puppy with the right owner is our priority.
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our 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 Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include blue merle, red merle, red, and black. Australian Shepherd puppies include black, red merle, blue merle, and red. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Ziggy
Went home
Male
Lennon
Went home
Male
Solstice
Went home
Male
Juniper
Went home
Female
Sage
Went home
Female
Phoenix
Went home
Female
Dakota
Went home
Male
Vision aka Stormie
Went home
Female
Venture
Went home
Female
Virtue
Went home
Female
Valor
Went home
Male
Joey
Went home
Male
Rachel
Went home
Female
Monica
Went home
Female
Phoebe
Went home
Female
Chandler
Went home
Male
Ross
Went home
Male
Scout
Went home
Male
Kai
Went home
Male
Frisbee
Went home
Male
Sailor
Went home
Male
Pepper
Went home
Male
Pebbles
Went home
Male
Reef
Went home
Male
Firefly
Went home
Female
Sundae
Went home
Male
Sunnie
Went home
Female
Autumn
Went home
Female
Pumpkin
Went home
Male
Spice
Went home
Female
Cozy
Went home
Male
Peanut
Went home
Male
Comfy
Went home
Male
Stella
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Kristen
Kristen 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 $400 deposit and between $1,300 - $1,600 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes ASDR (American Stock Dog Registry)registration papers, one month of Trupanion Pet Insurance, health certificate ( if needed for flying), microchip, health-tested bloodline guarantee, Avidog Temperament Testing upon request, and inclusion in our Integrity Pup Community for the lifetime of your pup! Our deposits are broken down into two increments. One $100 Integrity Pup Waiting List Deposit is required to hold your place until litter is born, and/or litter is of age for selections. Only half of this first deposit is refundable, other half is not.
A second deposit, of $300, is required when selection is made and confirmed by both Buyer & Breeder. This will hold your puppy until one week before the agreed upon pickup date when the remainder of the payment is due, unless otherwise approved, or contract is void and puppy is available to next person on waiting list.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kristen 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 Kristen 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 Kristen directly.
Integrity Aussies Tx 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
Miniature American Shepherd
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Riker, dad
Miniature American Shepherd
About Riker
Riker is a male Miniature American Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kristen decided to make him part of their program. Kristen 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.
Josey, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Josey
Josey is a Small Standard Aussie, who has an incredibly vibrant outlook on life itself! She’s always ready for a good time, whether it be swimming, running, or playing pat-a-cake with my daughter!
Having experience in the show ring, Josey trots with such ease to a gentle melody.
We love that Josey always wears her smile, usually with her tongue hanging off to the side!!
Stormie, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Stormie
Stormie was raised right here at Integrity! We adore her gentle disposition, and pure heart. She loves affection and to be near her people. She is as loyal as they come!
Reno, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Reno
Reno is a friend to all, temperament-tested, and proves to have a natural Aussie drive and temperament with a gentle disposition.
The granddaughter of our Bandi, we are proud to have her with us!
With her natural bobtail, she tells you how she feels with the swish of the tail! With Amber eyes that draw you in, Reno will capture your heart and hold on tight!
Good health testing
Animal Genetics Panel.
Arrow, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Arrow
Arrow is as bold as the markings on his coat! He is humble and kind, with a gentle disposition that works wonderfully with children!
Arrow lives in a guardian home with a beautiful family who take him all over the US to share encouraging messages by capturing hearts through his agility performances.
Born & raised right here at Integrity from our very own Bandi & Rip cross (The Wilderness Litter), we are very proud of how Arrow has matured!
We are thrilled to be able to offer his genetics, but more importantly, his wonderful temperament to you!
Parent health testing
Australian Shepherd
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Integrity Aussies Tx 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.
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.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
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 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 , 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.
Adult Onset Neuropathy (AON), D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, DNA Disease Panel, DNA Coat/Trait Panel, X-Linked Progressive Retinal Atrophy 1, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, Early Onset Progressive Retinal Atrophy (EOPRA), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Australian Shepherd Type, Cystinuria Type II-A, Australian Cattle Dog Type, Intestinal Cobalamin Malabsorption (IGS), Australian Shepherd Type, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 12 (NCL12), Australian Cattle Dog Type, von Willebrand Disease III (vWD III), Full Embark 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 Kristen to bring home their puppies.
Kevin T.
Verified owner · Mar. 2023
Kristen is an absolute pleasure to work with, and helped our family find the perfect companion! She and the tending breeders she trusts care deeply for the breed, and it shows by the amount of time and love spent giving every Integrity puppy an amazing start at life!
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.