Lost Coast Aussies
Tessa L.
Breeder of Miniature American Shepherds, Miniature Australian Shepherds, and Australian Shepherds
- Ferndale, CA
- Responds within a few days
Available puppies
Dutch
2 weeks old · Male
Smokey
2 weeks old · Male
Ranger
2 weeks old · Male
Scout
2 weeks old · Male
Marshmallow
2 weeks old · Female
Timber
2 weeks old · Male
Denali
2 weeks old · Female
Yellowstone
2 weeks old · Male
Meet the breeder
I'm Tessa L., the breeder behind Lost Coast Aussies located in Ferndale, CA. We aim to offer great family pets that are healthy for the long haul. Our dogs are great with livestock and other pets, and they absolutely adore children. They are as athletic as the day is long but happy to snuggle up by the fire in the evenings (adequate “off” buttons). Just great dogs.
Q. & A. with Tessa
Why did you start breeding?
This was my dream breed, and I watched shelters for years to adopt one, but they never came through shelters! I finally decided to find a breeder and that was difficult as well. When I went to pick up my puppy I was shocked at the number of dogs in rows of kennels. I gulped, realizing I was in a puppy mill. I decided to breed so I could do a good job and offer this dream dog to others looking.What makes your program special?
We do not dock tails. We never have docked a tail and never will. We love their beautiful, full tails and feel that all dogs should get to keep their tail. We feel that docking is cosmetic amputation of a very important body part. We have dogs with and without tails and our docked dogs always have problems with poo getting stuck to their hair because they can’t ‘lift’ their tail out of the way.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 Miniature American Shepherd puppies include red tri-color, black tri, red merle, and blue merle. Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include blue merle, red merle, red, and black. Australian Shepherd puppies include red merle, blue 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.
Misty
Went homeFemale
Windy
Went homeFemale
Fog
Went homeFemale
Raine
Went homeFemale
Stormy
Went homeFemale
Bolt
Went homeMale
Breeze
Went homeFemale
Nimbus
Went homeMale
#5 Ash
Went homeMale
#7 Birch
Went homeFemale
Cider
Went homeFemale
#4 Willow
Went homeFemale
#8 Hickory
Went homeMale
#6 Maple
Went homeFemale
#3 Autumn
Went homeFemale
#1 Butternut
Went homeFemale
#2 Aspen
Went homeMale
Shortcake
Went homeFemale
S’more
Went homeMale
Puddin’
Went homeFemale
Ambrosia
Went homeFemale
Tiramisu
Went homeMale
Streusel
Went homeMale
Fritter
Went homeMale
Plaid
Went homeMale
Cotton
Went homeMale
Denim
Went homeMale
Lacey
Went homeFemale
Flannel
Went homeMale
Corduroy
Went homeMale
Paizley
Went homeFemale
'Mater
Went homeMale
Sprout
Went homeMale
'Tater
Went homeMale
Chili Pepper
Went homeMale
Sweet Pea
Went homeFemale
Blossom
Went homeFemale
Beans
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Tessa
Tessa has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
Tessa partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.
“Puppy pick day is a big event! Planned at a safe public space in Ferndale, CA to attend in-person or virtually to pick your puppy”
Price
“Deposits are non-refundable but may be rolled over to future litters. Initial deposit of $100 places you on the waitlist. Additional deposit of $400 at 5 weeks (or sooner) secures your chosen puppy. All deposits are applied to the total purchase price of your puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Tessa 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 Tessa 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 Tessa 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
- Socialized in new places
- Daily handling
- 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
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Tessa.
Breeder's location
Meet in Ferndale, CA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at California Redwood Coast–Humboldt County Airport
Meet in Sacramento, CA
More about Tessa
Tessa has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Tessa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Tessa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Lost Coast 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
All breeds
Miniature American Shepherd
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Windy, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Windy
Windy has the sweetest, most laid-back personality. She is excellent with children and our son's shadow. She is very low drive but still biddable, intelligent and trainable. We call her 'Yo-Yo Dog' because of her fun behavior where she becomes a canine yo-yo next to us on our walks around the ranch. She is very submissive with other dogs, not overly vocal, and loves people.
Good health testing
Full Embark Panel.
Peach Pie, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Peach Pie
Peach Pie has an exuberance for life and always is a cheerful, bubbly mood. She has the energy to go all day but happy to curl up on the couch with you at the end of the day. Her striking blue eyes peer directly into your soul, we adore her.
Good health testing
Full Embark Panel, Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI).
Shorty, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Shorty
Shorty is a beautiful and athletic dog who absolutely adores children. She is in a guardian home with a rodeo family and enjoys travelling to rodeos to support her small humans. She's an absolute sweetheart.
Chancho, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Chancho
Chancho is a male Miniature Australian Shepherd over 8 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Tessa decided to make him part of their program. Tessa 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.
Jill, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Jill
Jill is now spayed and living the retired aunty life! Jill is Peach Pie’s mom.
Abby, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Abby
Abby is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd over 8 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Tessa decided to make her part of their program. Tessa 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
Australian Shepherd
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Good level
Lost Coast 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.
Full Embark Panel
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 Tessa to bring home their puppies.
Kay M.
Verified owner · June 2023
I’m in “puppy love”
SMShirley M.
Verified owner · Dec. 2022
We have always adopted pets of unknown origins and breeds, from local rescues, and seemed to gravitate toward adopting border collie / shepherd mixes; however, we have had no success in finding Aussies to adopt, so we decided to look for a breeder. We researched several mini-Aussie breeders for our what we consider to be our final dog, seeking one who holds high ethical standards and who DOES NOT DOCK TAILS. What luck to have one such breeder - Tessa Lawson / Lost Coast Aussies - right in our backyard! Once you message, talk with, or otherwise correspond with Tessa, it is obviously apparent she LOVES what she does, loves and is tender with and attentive to her dogs and their pups. Tessa is generally quickly responsive to our questions, both prior to and after adoption; she maintains detailed records for each pup and is very conscientious when it comes to the health of her litters (keeping current on de-worming and vaccination schedules). Access to the puppy cams help prospective owners keep up with the growth, progress and activity of their puppies and the litter.
- SB
Sarah B.
Verified owner · June 2023
Getting a puppy from Tessa was the best decision our family could have made! Enzo, as we now call him, is such an important member of our family. He loves our kiddos so much already. Tessa takes all the right steps to make sure these puppies are healthy and happy before sending them to their new homes!
Michael A B.
Verified owner · July 2022
+6Tessa was terrific to work with. She did such an amazing job raising this little one. She helped us choose the right pup for our family and to get the pup from California to Washington. We absolutely are in love with our new pup. I highly recommend Lost Coast Aussies.
