I'm Michelle K., the breeder behind Klatt's Mini Aussies located in Balfour, ND. We offer top-quality, loving family pets with excellent health and temperaments. Our dogs are so loved and ready to thrive! With a focus on conformation, athleticism, and intelligence, we are able to produce and raise excellent pups. We are dedicated to providing our families with wonderful, healthy family pets.
Q. & A. with Michelle
Why did you start breeding?
I have been a dog groomer since 2006. I also live on a farm. After encountering a few Mini Australian Shepherds at work, I really wanted to add one to our family. After buying my first in 2017, I quickly wanted a second. I love this breed's personality and eagerness to please. After getting my second female, genetic testing, and lots of research, I decided I wanted to find the complimentary male.
What makes your program special?
I feel that the time spent with my puppies while they are young truly forms them into well-rounded, socialized individuals. I am proud of the time, effort, and love I put into each pup.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include 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.
Luke
Went home
Male
Garth
Went home
Male
Emmy Lou
Went home
Female
Blake
Went home
Male
Gretchen
Went home
Female
Loretta
Went home
Female
June
Went home
Female
Patsy
Went home
Female
Reba
Went home
Female
Hickory
Went home
Male
Oak
Went home
Male
Maple
Went home
Female
Aspen
Went home
Female
Willow
Went home
Female
Cappuccino
Went home
Male
Latte
Went home
Male
Kona
Went home
Male
Black Silk
Went home
Female
Macchiato
Went home
Male
Java Bean
Went home
Female
Triple Shot
Went home
Female
Espresso
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Michelle
Michelle 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $500 - $1,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“We raise our pups with the Puppy Culture method. Our pups have their tails docked and dewclaws removed by our vet. Pups are dewormed at 2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks, they get their first and second round of vaccinations, and a puppy pack to go home with including a small bag of food. A deposit of $300 is required to hold a puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Michelle 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 Michelle 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 Michelle directly.
Klatt's 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
Roper, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Roper
Roper is a male Miniature Australian Shepherd almost 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Michelle decided to make him part of their program. Michelle 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
Klatt's 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 Miniature Australian Shepherds.
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).