Misty's Toy Aussies
Meet the breeder
I'm Misty R., the breeder behind Misty's Toy Aussies located in Highland, MI. Misty’s Toy Aussies is a small home-based hobby breeding program which stems from our love and devotion to this wonderful breed. Our puppies are raised using the Puppy Culture Protocol. We strive for excellence in breeding and raising these precious little pups. Quality, temperament, beauty, and health are several key aspects of our breeding program. We aim to enhance these qualities with every litter that we are blessed with here at Misty’s Toy Aussies.
Q. & A. with Misty
Why did you start breeding?
In 2011 I met my husband who was born and raised in Queens. A year later we found ourselves on the beach in Turks and Caicos saying our vows. He really wanted to leave the city and move to my home state, and us both being fortunate enough to have jobs that allowed us to work from home, I agreed and we packed up and headed to Michigan. We bought a beautiful home on 10 acres and purchased our first Toy Aussie, Loki. We fell in love with him instantly and I immediately started to research the breed more in depth as it has always been a dream of mine to be a hobby breeder. Over time, we realized that we had a great deal to offer the Toy Aussie world. As a result, we decided to breed, top quality Toy Australian Shepherds. We located a mentor dedicated to the same principles and ethics as ours, who helped us start breeding these amazing dogs. Our Toy Australian Shepherd puppies are born and raised in our loving home in Southeast Michigan. We are about an hour North of Detroit.What makes your program special?
I eventually made the hard decision to resign from my work-at-home job as our program grew so I could really put 100% into my dogs. My husband works from home (He is the Editor-of-Chief of over 16 magazines for a Publishing Company located in Nashville, TN). He is a tremendous help and a very big part of raising these babies. All of our dogs are considered to be part of our family. They live in our house, not a kennel. We have one 100 x 50 fenced in grassy area and a second one that is 50 x 50 that they love to spend hours running, playing, and jumping in and out of their kiddie pools! I spend a couple of hours per day with each puppy training and socializing them. They are pampered and 100% spoiled! They are nurtured from the moment they take their first breath until the very last second when they go to their fur-ever home. We fall in love with each and every one of them so I am very careful to select safe, loving homes for my puppies.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Misty
Misty 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 $3,500 - $4,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“All of our puppies are raised starting at Day 3 with our Puppy Jump Start Program. Our puppies go home in most cases knowing: Sit. Come when called. Walk on a loose leash. Be comfortable in their crate. Active enrichment. Confidence building over a variety or obstacles and surfaces. Ready to give lots of kisses. 🙂. Your $500 Reservation Fee will be deducted from the final price of your puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Misty 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 Misty 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 Misty 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Misty.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Highland, MI
4141 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
4151 miles away
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More about Misty
Club memberships
Misty is a member of The American Stock Dog Registry, The Toy Australian Shepherd Association of America (TASAA), and The National Stock Dog Registry (NSDR).
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder.
Misty has been a member of Good Dog for about 7 years
Misty was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2018.
Misty is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Misty's Toy 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Misty's Toy 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 Toy Australian Shepherds.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Australian Shepherd Type, Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), 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).
