Mini Aussie Tails

Meet the breeder

I'm Tami S., the breeder behind Mini Aussie Tails located in Westcliffe, CO. My dogs are my fur family. I am with them everyday, we are blessed to live on 35 beautiful acres in the mountains. I love finding the perfect homes for all my puppies. All my dogs are DNA tested and clear on all Aussie abnormalities. Look forward to hearing from you.

Q. & A. with Tami

  • 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.

Getting a puppy from Tami

Tami 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $1,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The price includes 1st set of vaccinations and health check from my vet. Your puppy will be bathed and have their nails done. A very extensive puppy packet which includes, kennel training, potty training, stages of growth and what to expect at each stage. Puppy registrat. Your deposit goes towards the purchase of your puppy. All my puppies come with the health guarantee for one year for any genetic abnormalities. All my dogs are DNA tested through animal genetics and are clear through an Aussie genetic panel.”

Contract & health guarantee

Tami 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 Tami 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 Tami 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
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Toys

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Westcliffe, CO

Other pick-up locations

Meet at City of Colorado Springs Airport

More about Tami

  • Tami has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

    Tami was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

Tami is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Mini Aussie 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Mini Aussie 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.

  • Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC)

    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).

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