I'm Courtney W., the breeder behind JW Ranch Aussies located in Dalbo, MN. We responsibly breed, raise, & socialize healthy pups so others can enjoy the gift of living life with an Aussie! It is such an honor to preserve the line of these incredible dogs all the while creating companionship for others. This is where amazing temperament, intelligence, and structure meet!
Q. & A. with Courtney
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include blue merle, black tri, 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.
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Raven
Went home
Female
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Bluey
Went home
Female
Indy
Went home
Female
Chloe
Went home
Female
Bandit
Went home
Male
Snickers
Went home
Male
Bingo
Went home
Female
Rusty
Went home
Male
Jasper
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Courtney
Courtney 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 $200 deposit and between $300 - $600 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price of each puppy includes first vet check first vaccine, deworming, microchipping, tails, and dew claws done. Deposits are nonrefundable, but are transferable to a different dog or litter.”
Contract & health guarantee
Courtney 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 Courtney 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 Courtney directly.
JW Ranch 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
Courtney W.
Litter update on 23 May •
All babies have gotten so big. They are three weeks old now and are eating solids and getting so playful.
Beast and Raven's litter
Parent dogs
All breeds
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Australian Shepherd
Beast, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Beast
Beast is the perfect family dog whether you’re wanting to cuddle up on the couch and watch movies or go hiking and boating he’s your guy and great with all the kids in the house he’s a perfectly well round boy. Health and genetic testing done?
Raven, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Raven
Raven is a energetic gal and wants to go exploring and swimming. She wants to lay in your lap but take her a little bit more time to warm up towards people, but when she does she is your best friend. Health and genetic testing done
Raven, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Raven
Raven is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Courtney decided to make her part of their program. Courtney 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.
Beast, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Beast
Beast is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Courtney decided to make him part of their program. Courtney 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
Good level
JW Ranch 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.
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1)
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).