I'm Darlene N., the breeder behind MK Aussies located in Colorado. We’re so excited to be able to help families experience the longtime loyalty of welcoming a new puppy into their lives! We are a small, family-run breeding program focusing on quality care and good health. Our puppies are the perfect loving and loyal companions!
Q. & A. with Darlene
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Scarlett
Went home
Female
CoastYa
Went home
Male
Penelope
Went home
Female
Aristotle
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Darlene
Darlene 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 $250 non-refundable deposit and between $500 - $2,750 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Darlene 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 Darlene 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 Darlene directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Darlene.
Puppy pick-up locations
Meet in Colorado
Meet at Indianapolis International Airport airport
More about Darlene
Darlene has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Darlene was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Darlene is a trusted Good Dog breeder
MK 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
Poodle
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Fiona, mom
Poodle
About Fiona
Fiona is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Darlene decided to make her part of their program. Darlene 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.
Pip, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Pip
Pip is a male Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Darlene decided to make him part of their program. Darlene 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
MK 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Darlene to bring home their puppies.
Barry M.
Verified owner · July 2022
Great breeder. MK Aussies are awesome people and we truly appreciate everything they helped us with. Love our new fur buddy.