I'm Melissa M., the breeder behind Magnolia Mini Aussies with Natural Tails located in Vidor, TX. Every puppy we raise is adored as part of our family from birth. Our puppies will complete your home, your family, and your heart! Our dogs have proven to be the greatest companions to our family. We started breeding to contribute to breed betterment and to share smart and loveable puppies with other families.
Q. & A. with Melissa
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include blue merle and red tri. 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.
Baby A-Yellow
Reserved
Male
Getting a puppy from Melissa
Melissa 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 non-refundable deposit and between $300 - $1,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Prices depend on sex and colors of each puppy. Deposit is non-refundable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Melissa 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 Melissa 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 Melissa directly.
Magnolia Mini Aussies with Natural Tails 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
Litter and program updates
Melissa M.
Litter update on 27 Dec. 2025 •
Lazy potatoes 🥰
Toby Roux and Frankie's litter
Melissa M.
Litter update on 27 Dec. 2025 •
Playing with dad!
Toby Roux and Frankie's litter
Melissa M.
Litter update on 25 Dec. 2025 •
Merry Christmas!
Toby Roux and Frankie's litter
Melissa M.
Litter update on 23 Dec. 2025 •
Toby Roux and Frankie's litter
Melissa M.
Program update on 18 Dec. 2025 •
Parent dogs
All breeds
Toy Australian Shepherd
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Frankie, mom
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Frankie
Measurements:
Height- 15.5" / Length- 13.75"
Toby Roux, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Toby Roux
Toby is gentle natured. His favorite thing is snuggles with mom and belly scratches. He loves to play fetch and chase with our son. And his favorite outdoor activity is herding our goats around the yard.
Measurements:
Height- 16" / Length- 15"
Parent health testing
Magnolia Mini Aussies with Natural Tails 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.
Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.