MND Aussies

Maddy K.

Breeder of Australian Shepherds

Meet the breeder

I'm Maddy K., the breeder behind MND Aussies located in Burt, IA. We raise our puppies with total care and attention so they can become well-socialized and loving additions to their forever homes. We are dedicated to raising the bar for thoughtful breeding with optimal health in mind. We do our best to produce puppies that have the best chance at living long, happy, and healthy lives as your best friend!

Q. & A. with Maddy

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I just love all animals! I have been breeding for about 16 yrs. I started with small breeds. After my youngest was born quite sickly and my dogs retired from breeding we took a few years off. Long story short I found a new breed I adore even more....The "Aussie". Their intelligence, personality, loyalty and ability to train not counting their stunning looks had me hooked.

  • What makes your program special?

    My dogs are our pets first and foremost. They primarily live in the house but love our farm. Each dog sleeps with their preferred human. Our puppies are very well socialized. We handle them daily from birth on. We start potty training and crate training before they leave to their furever homes. They get several baths and nail trims by then as well. They have their own playard with toys.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include red merle and blue merle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and a kennel on my property.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Maddy

Maddy 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 $350 - $700 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Price includes a 2 yr genetic health guarantee, AKC papers upon request (for additional fee), puppy Birth certificate momento, all vet work current when they go to their furever homes with record, puppy starter and info pack. All our puppies are the same price no matter gender or color. Breeding rights are extra and only granted to approved programs. Deposits are non refundable if you change your mind. However, if anything happens on our end it is 100% refundable.”

Contract & health guarantee

Maddy 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 Maddy 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 Maddy 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
      • Car rides
      • 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
      • Toys

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Burt, IA

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Joe Foss Field

More about Maddy

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

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

  • Maddy’s links

Maddy is a trusted Good Dog breeder

MND 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

MND 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 Australian Shepherds.

  • Hip Dysplasia

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • DNA Disease Panel, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1)

    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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