I'm Wendy D., the breeder behind Maple Ridge Mini Aussies located in Maple Valley, WA. We do our best to breed with care by primarily focusing on raising healthy, affectionate, and loyal companions. As a result of our efforts, we’re positive our puppies will become perfect family members and add just as much joy to your life as they have ours!
Q. & A. with Wendy
Why did you start breeding?
I grew up showing dogs and have always had dogs in my life. I've always wanted to breed and when our kids were older, we decided the time was right. I believe dogs improve our lives by bringing joy and unconditional love into our homes and families!
What makes your program special?
We breed for health but have a special focus on personality and temperament. We want to create the best possible companion/family dog as we possibly can.
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies are miniature size. Aussiedoodle puppies are mini size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include blue merle, black tri, red tri, and red merle. Aussiedoodle puppies include blue merle and black and white. 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.
Venus
Went home
Female
Casanova
Went home
Male
Valentino
Went home
Male
Cupid
Went home
Male
Romeo
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Wendy
Wendy 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 $900 - $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes 1st vaccination, age appropriate wormer, socialization and exposure to family life and vet's health clearance. Deposit reserves your puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Wendy 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 Wendy 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 Wendy directly.
Maple Ridge 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
All breeds
Aussiedoodle
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Finley, mom
Aussiedoodle
About Finley
Finley is a female Aussiedoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Wendy decided to make her part of their program. Wendy 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.
Mia, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Mia
Mia is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Wendy decided to make her part of their program. Wendy 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
Aussiedoodle
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Maple Ridge 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 Aussiedoodles.
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).