I'm Peggie R., the breeder behind Lil Pines Aussies located in Hesperia, MI. Our goal is to ensure every dog that comes from our program is set up to live a happy and healthy life and is prepared for its future role when it leaves our care. We provide each of our pups with lots of socialization and love, and we are dedicated to maintaining responsible breeding policies.
Q. & A. with Peggie
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red merle, black tri-color, and red tri-color. 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.
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Lil Pines Annie Oakley
Went home
Female
Pearl
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Peggie
Peggie 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 refundable deposit and between $1,450 - $2,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Peggie 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 Peggie 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 Peggie directly.
Lil Pines 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
Chili, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Chili
Chili is a sweet girl whom adores her people. I expect her pups to be the same way.
Roper, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Roper
Roper is a great dog to be around. He passed on his loving disposition to his puppies. Roper is a UKC champion and is pointed out in AKC conformation shows.
Nikki, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Nikki
Nikki is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Peggie decided to make her part of their program. Peggie 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
Excellent level
Lil Pines 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 Australian Shepherds.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
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).