KSH Aussie Haven

  • Deer Lodge, TN
  • Responds within an hour

Available puppies

MM.BTM2

Ready Nov. 26

7 weeks old · Male

MM.RTF

Ready Nov. 26

7 weeks old · Female

Meet the breeder

I'm Kristy H., the breeder behind KSH Aussie Haven located in Deer Lodge, TN. Our Miniature & Standard Australian Shepherds are bred to the breed standard and are raised to have excellent temperaments. Our puppies are raised within our ranch, are socialized, and prepared for a life with you!

Q. & A. with Kristy

  • What makes your program special?

    Our program is special due to the love and care we provide for our puppies. Puppies are raised on our ranch and socialized with children and various farm animals. We are committed to breeding excellent and adorable puppies.
  • 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 Australian Shepherd puppies include red merle, blue merle, black tri-color, and red tri-color. 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 and a kennel on my property.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Kristy

Kristy 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 $350 non-refundable deposit and between $650 - $2,050 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price Dependant on Registration Type. Deposits are $350.”

Contract & health guarantee

Kristy 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 Kristy 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 Kristy 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
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • 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
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Deer Lodge, TN

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Nashville Airport (Berry Field)


Meet in Charlotte, NC

More about Kristy

  • Club memberships

    Kristy is a member of Smoky Mountain Australian Shepherds , Oakridge Kennel Club , and Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA).

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Judge, Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, CHIC Certified, Whelping and Medical Intervention Course Completed (AKC), American Kennel Club Canine College, DNA for Dog Breeders (Institute of Canine Biology), AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..

  • Kristy has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years

    Kristy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

  • Kristy’s links

Kristy is a trusted Good Dog breeder

KSH Aussie Haven 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 Australian Shepherd

Australian Shepherd

Parent health testing

Australian Shepherd

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

KSH Aussie Haven 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.

  • Orivet Genetics, Full Breed Profile

    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 Kristy to bring home their puppies.

  • Heather L.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2025

    We had a very good experience working with Kristy to find our new puppy. She was quick to respond and gave us helpful information about her puppies. She had three puppies we wanted to meet and she brought all of them to meet us. Kristy took the health of her puppies very seriously and shared specific Aussie health information with us to make sure our puppy would be well taken care of. Also, following the adoption Good Dog overcharged us somehow, which Kristy quickly caught and refunded us right away. We were very happy to have gotten our puppy from Kristy!

    Jenna H.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2024

    Kristy was so understanding and helpful while helping me find my girl as well as answering all my questions! As a result both me and my chocolate lab have a new bestie and we love her so!

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    Brandy B.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2024

    Nova is settling into her forever home really quickly. She's captured all of our hearts with her energy and of course endless puppy kisses. She loves to play with balls in the yard, play chase with her new puppy friends Honey and Buddy, and play with her toys. This experience of deciding Nova was the one all the way to picking her up was easy. She was handed over with a binder of paperwork that was extremely organized and Nova's vet was very thankful for the knowledge it contained and confirmed her health was great as the paperwork provided stated. I would recommend KSH Aussie 100% to anyone looking for an Aussie!!

  • MD

    Madison D.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2024

    Kristy is an extremely knowledgeable breeder! She cares deeply for every dog she raises, and has always responded quickly to any concerns or questions my family had! A year and a half ago, we adopted an Aussie from her after ours had passed away (he was 15 1/2). The puppy immediately became family from the moment we saw his picture, we knew he’d be ours. Kristy went above and beyond in her care, prep, and drop off of the puppy, always putting their needs and safety first. She’s raises the dogs and puppies in a very sociable family with the utmost support and protection. She is the most prepared and knowledgeable breeder that I’ve come across, and that is why when our puppy turned 1, my father decided he needed a brother. This past July, we adopted a little brother for our dog Duke, and his little brother also came from Kristy. There’s no one I trust more, as she discussed what to expect when adopting a second one, the best ways to help them bond, and advice on their upbringing. Still to this day, I can message her with a question and she responds asap, and I give her the occasional check in with pictures of them as they grow and she keeps up with them. She’s truly an experienced breeder who puts the dogs first, not only through a purchase, but throughout their life. We now have Duke (1 yr and 5 months), and the baby Diesel (5 months) who came from Kristy and her husband, and I really recommend her! She keeps impeccable records of lineage and health records, and as I previously stated she answers any question or concern you may have, while discussing the pros and cons of any subject so you have the most well rounded and clear understanding which has been extremely helpful in the care of our dogs! The dogs are her life, and she works with each individual to make sure every pup goes to a loving and supportive family just like they are used to! We love Kristy and her family, and if we choose to add any additional furry members to our family, she is the breeder we are coming back to!

    Amy B.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2024

    Working with Kristy couldn’t have been a better experience! She responded quickly to my messages and answered my questions thoroughly. Her images and descriptions were accurate, and coordinating a pick up time and day was very smooth. I highly recommend her as a breeder!

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    Sabrina Z.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2023

    Motley is such a sweetheart. He’s great with people, other dogs, and especially children. The only thing we have to protect from him is our hair ties!

Photos

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.

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