North Georgia Gems

  • Clarkesville, GA ·
  • Responds within a day
  • 100% recommend •

Meet the breeder

I'm Whitnie P., the breeder behind North Georgia Gems located in Clarkesville, GA. My passion is to breed top-quality puppies and connect them with loving forever homes. I focus on breeding dogs with complementary personalities and conformation in order to raise the best all-around family companions that also have great herding ability and drive. I can't wait to connect you with your next forever companion!

Q. & A. with Whitnie

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I have had Aussies for a really long time. I am passionate about this breed and I started my program because I wanted to put my passion to good use! I bought a gorgeous puppy from another breeder who's my mentor as well. It's been a joyful commitment, and it is a pleasure to live with, work with, and share with others these wonderful dogs! I have since added poodles “only pure bred poodles” to my breeding program. We only breed poodles with poodles or on occasion with a King Charles Cavalier no Aussiedoodles here . We love our breeds the way they are.
  • What makes your program special?

    I hold myself to a high standard when it comes to my dogs and policies. I carefully plan each litter with a focus on making sure that the male and female benefit each other and have excellent personalities and conformation. I want my puppies to be good family companions with great drive and herding ability, too! My dogs are my family, and I give that same love to each puppy as I prepare them to join their forever homes.
  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Toy Australian Shepherd puppies include red & white, black & white, red, black, black tri, blue merle, red merle, and red tri. Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include red & white, black & white, blue merle, black tri, red tri, 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 Whitnie

Whitnie has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Whitnie partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $250 non-refundable deposit that secures a specific puppy. The remaining $950 - $2,550 is due at pickup, before taxes & fees.
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“I will refund deposit if a female or male or coat color was not born that you requested in the litter!”

Contract & health guarantee

Whitnie 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 Whitnie 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 Whitnie directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • 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
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Clarkesville, GA

4521 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta Airport

4605 miles away

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Meet in Charlotte, NC

4383 miles away

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More about Whitnie

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Professional Groomer.

  • Whitnie has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years

    Whitnie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Whitnie’s links

Whitnie is a trusted Good Dog breeder

North Georgia Gems 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

All breeds

Poodle

Toy Australian Shepherd

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Miniature American Shepherd

Parent health testing

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Toy Australian Shepherd

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

North Georgia Gems 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.

  • PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Whitnie to bring home their puppies.

  • wendy h.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2026

    Whitnie was very responsive and we are blessed to have found our fur baby through her. Every one that has met her falls in love immediately. Whitnie was agreeable to meet me half way since we are 3 hours apart but I couldn't wait and made the journey. She was very informative on my puppy and how we should begin our care for her and sent her home with a bag of goodies to get started. Thank you Whitnie!!!

  • Kayla M.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    Whitnie has been amazing to work with! From helping me decide if this was the right kind of dog for our family to helping making meeting up a breeze. I drove from 5 states away to pick up our beautiful pup. You can tell that whitnie cares greatly for her animals. They are well socialized, groomed and well loved dogs. I would get another dog from her and use her grooming services.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.