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K3 Toy and Miniature Australian Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Lori K., the breeder behind K3 Toy and Miniature Australian Shepherds located in Sanger, TX. We love matching families with their newest family member and lifelong best friend! I fell in love with the breed more than 20 years ago decided to start a breeding program to showcase everything my family and I love about this breed. We love to watch these sweet, happy, and healthy puppies mature into well rounded dogs that help other people fall in love with as much as we do!
Q. & A. with Lori
Why did you start breeding?
Around 17 years ago I got my first mini Aussie, a red merle male named Kodiak (Kodi for short). He went everywhere with me and learned new tricks so fast I ran out of ideas for tricks to teach him. After he passed away at 15, I decided I wanted to start my own breeding program to showcase the intelligence, loyalty, sociability and beauty of the breed.What makes your program special?
I have always had a natural ability for training dogs and horses. Here at my home our puppies are more than just treated as part of our family, they ARE part of our family. Our puppies are handled and worked with from day one. With having two toddler in the home, these dogs are desensitized to pound noises and children from the start. As they get older and have time outside they get introduced to our other animals making them very well rounded family pets.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 Toy Australian Shepherd puppies include black tri, blue merle, red merle, and red tri. Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include blue merle, black tri, red 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.
Colt
Went homeMale
Benelli
Went homeFemale
Barrett
Went homeMale
Ruger
Went homeMale
June bug
Went homeFemale
Cricket
Went homeFemale
Hopper
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Lori
Lori 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 $500 deposit and between $1,250 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes 1 year health guarantee, ASDR pet only registration (breeding rights can also be purchased), first round of vaccines, deworming, socialization, and puppy care packages. Deposits required to hold puppy until 8 weeks of age. Deposits are non-refundable. Deposits will be refunded on case by case basis given at the breeder’s discretion only.”
Contract & health guarantee
Lori 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 Lori 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 Lori 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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- 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
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Basic obedience & manners
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Lori.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Sanger, TX
1163 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Dallas Love Field
1162 miles away
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More about Lori
Lori has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Lori was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Lori’s links
Lori is a trusted Good Dog breeder
K3 Toy and Miniature Australian Shepherds 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
Paisley, mom
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Paisley
Paisley is a female Toy Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lori decided to make her part of their program. Lori 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.
Kimber, mom
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Kimber
Kimber is a female Toy Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lori decided to make her part of their program. Lori 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
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Toy Australian Shepherd
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
K3 Toy and Miniature Australian Shepherds 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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), 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).
