McDaniel Aussies

Vicki M.

Breeder of Miniature Australian Shepherds

Olivehurst, CA
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Meet the breeder

I'm Vicki M., the breeder behind McDaniel Aussies located in Olivehurst, CA. We are dedicated to provide the highest quality Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies. We're proud of our puppies and ensure they will be the best companions to their new forever families.

Q. & A. with Vicki

Why did you start breeding?
I had my first Aussie when I was 15 years old and have loved them since.
What makes your program special?
I spend lots of time with our puppies and enjoy training and socializing them so that they will be best prepared for their new lives with their forever families. The fulfillment of seeing new puppies born, watching them grow, and helping shape them and train them in preparation for their new forever homes is the most rewarding experience ever!
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, red merle, red, and black. 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.

May
Went home
Female
Candy
Went home
Female
Juniper
Went home
Female
Major
Went home
Male
Banjo
Went home
Male
Aurora
Went home
Female
Piper
Went home
Female
Elsa
Went home
Female
Joy
Went home
Female
Henry
Went home
Male
Harry
Went home
Male
Chance
Went home
Male
Rowdy
Went home
Male
Tucker
Went home
Male
Onyx
Went home
Female
Pumpkin
Went home
Female
Tank
Went home
Male
Ginger
Went home
Female
Spice
Went home
Female
Cherry
Went home
Female

Getting a puppy from Vicki

Vicki 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 $1,300 - $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

"First round of vaccinations and 3 rounds de-worming on average. We accept Venmo and Zelle. All of our puppy deposits are the same amount and balance due at time of pick up at 8 weeks."

Contract & health guarantee

Vicki 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 Vicki 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 Vicki 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
  - 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
- Extras
  - Initial potty training
  - Puppy starter kit
  - Toys
  - Food & treats
  - Registration
  - Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Olivehurst, CA

5573 miles away

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Sacramento Airport

5598 miles away

More about Vicki

Vicki has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Vicki was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Vicki’s links
- Facebook

Vicki is a trusted Good Dog breeder

McDaniel 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

Ruby, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Ruby
Ruby is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Vicki decided to make her part of their program. Vicki 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.
Dash, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Dash
Dash is a male Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Vicki decided to make him part of their program. Vicki 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.
Timmy, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Timmy
Timmy is a male Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Vicki decided to make him part of their program. Vicki 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.
McDaniel's Mini Bear, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About McDaniel's Mini Bear
McDaniel's Mini Bear is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Vicki decided to make her part of their program. Vicki 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

Good level

McDaniel 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 Miniature Australian Shepherds.

Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), DNA Disease 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).