Iron Spirit Homestead & Aussies

Abbigale P.

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

  • Riverton, UT
  • Responds within a day

Upcoming litters

Banjo
Penny

Expected Miniature American Shepherd litter

Due June 2026

Ready July 29
Banjo
Athena

Expected Toy Australian Shepherd litter

Due June 2026

Ready Aug. 7
Cinch
Marceline

Planned Miniature Australian Shepherd litter

Due Oct. 2026

Ready Dec. 2026

Meet the breeder

I'm Abbigale P., the breeder behind Iron Spirit Homestead & Aussies located in Riverton, UT. When we got our first dog, we were instantly in love. Since then, we’ve made it our mission to responsibly bring happy, healthy puppies into the lives of other families.

Q. & A. with Abbigale

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I started breeding because after years of volunteering at a shelters and working as a dog trainer I realized the importance of where dogs come from. We need good dogs in this world that are health tested and bred for temperament. I know for a fact that if more breeders were responsible, less dogs would end up in the shelter. I also love my dogs so much that I want to share them with other families.

  • What makes your program special?

    What makes us special is that we start training and setting these pups up for success from the moment they are born. We start potty training, crate training, and socializing from a young age! We also love to keep tails which is unique in the Aussie breed. We have very few dogs in our program and they are all inside dogs so each one gets the spoiling and loving they deserve. All our money we make in our program goes back to the dogs to spoil them and help them compete in the sports they love.

  • 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. Miniature American Shepherd puppies include black, red merle, blue merle, and red. Toy Australian Shepherd puppies include red, black, blue merle, and red merle. 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.

Getting a puppy from Abbigale

Abbigale 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.

Abbigale partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.

Price

Puppy prices include a $300 non-refundable deposit and between $1,700 - $3,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Registration, a 2 year health guarantee, age appropriate vaccinations, deworming, age appropriate socialization and training, and their microchip. Deposits are non refundable but can be transferred to the next litter if we decide there is not a good fit for you in that one.”

Contract & health guarantee

Abbigale 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 Abbigale 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 Abbigale directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • 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
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Riverton, UT

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Provo Airport

Meet in Grand Junction, CO

More about Abbigale

  • Club memberships

    Abbigale is a member of Miniature American Shepherd Club of the USA.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Puppy Culture Breeder.

  • Abbigale has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

    Abbigale was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Abbigale’s links

Abbigale is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Iron Spirit Homestead & 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

All breeds

Toy Australian Shepherd

Miniature American Shepherd

Parent health testing

Miniature American Shepherd

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Toy Australian Shepherd

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Iron Spirit Homestead & 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 American Shepherds.

  • 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.

  • Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD), Neuroaxonal Dystrophy NAD, Animal Genetics Panel, DNA Disease Panel, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC)

    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).

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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.

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.