I'm Deborah S., the breeder behind Mtn Springs Kennels located in Paradise, TX. My high-quality Aussies are the result of extensive research and thorough care for my outstanding dogs and puppies. I breed with a focus on health and temperament, and I have years of experience in preparing puppies for their forever homes. I spend lots of time socializing and training my pups so they will have a great foundation of good behavior and neurological development.
Q. & A. with Deborah
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include blue merle and black tri-color. 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.
Fame
Went home
Female
Bear
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Brown
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Deborah
Deborah 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 $1,750 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes healthy puppy that has been regularly wormed, vaccinated, microchip, socialized, leash trained and crate trained. All of my puppies are the same price regardless of color and sex.”
Contract & health guarantee
Deborah 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 Deborah 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 Deborah directly.
Mtn Springs Kennels 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
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Australian Shepherd
Fame, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Fame
Fame is a retired show girl. She loves cuddling, walks and just hanging out. She travels well,
Leash, crate and house trained. I won’t be breeding her anymore so I’m looking for a good retirement home for her. She will be spayed before she goes to her new home
Pax, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Pax
Pax is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Deborah decided to make him part of their program. Deborah 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.
Cheyenne, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Cheyenne
Cheyenne is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Deborah decided to make her part of their program. Deborah 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.
Redford, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Redford
Redford’s a beautiful well structured dog.finishing his AKC championship at 2yrs old. Wonderful sweet temperament
Good health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI).
Shimmer, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Shimmer
Blue Merle girl, excellent structure and temperament
Dash, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Dash
Dash is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Deborah decided to make him part of their program. Deborah 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
Excellent level
Mtn Springs Kennels 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.
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.
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Deborah to bring home their puppies.
Kimberly B.
Verified owner · Jan. 2025
+5
Deborah is a very knowledgeable breeder who genuinely loves and cares for each of her puppies. She takes a keen interest in the puppy's development long after the puppy leaves her care to live in its forever home. Deborah is willing to take the time necessary to answer questions about the puppy's breeding and genetic history as well as assist the new owner in the transition from its birth place and family to the puppy's new home. She is also willing to answer questions as needed as the puppy grows and develops. In our experience, Deborah's puppy's are well socialized before they leave her care and have a good start on potty training and learning to sleep through the night. They are also completely weaned, microchipped and have received their 8 week shots before they are released to their forever home. Our puppy has quickly adjusted to her new home and is thriving physically, emotionally and socially.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.