Northern Aussies
Meet the breeder
I'm Annie M., the breeder behind Northern Aussies located in Athol, ID. We are a small family breeder who loves our Aussie mama and all her adorable babies. Puppies are whelped inside and remain there until 4-5 weeks of age. After this time they are exposed to puppy play areas where they have more room to move about and strengthen their legs as they learn to walk and play. Puppies are handled daily from birth and are exposed to different toys, sounds and surfaces. All of which are very important to the development of a young puppy’s mind and confidence. Puppies are exposed at age appropriate times-grass, gravel, hard floors, wood chips, carpet, uneven surfaces, raised surfaces, baths, power tools, and even a small pool. They spend the day in the large pen, playing in the yard, or in and out of our home.
 Northern Aussies is an advocate of crate training and because of this, crate training is started when puppies are about 6 weeks of age. Puppies are not yet house trained for you, but this process gives new owners a head start in potty training.

 Puppies are ready for their new homes at 8 weeks of age. The goal is that puppy parents have a positive experience bringing home their new family member. Whether this is your first puppy or your 10th puppy, Northern Aussies is here to help you every step of the way! Deposits are placed with the intent to purchase. Deposits are non-refundable.
Q. & A. with Annie
Why did you start breeding?
We bought a mini Aussie from Dirt Road Aussies of Montana and she stole our hearts. The rest is history.What makes your program special?
Daily love!What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include blue merle, black tri, and red tri. 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.
Violet
Went homeFemale
Turbo Girl
Went homeFemale
Blackie
Went homeMale
Little J
Went homeFemale
Theadorable
Went homeFemale
Brownie
Went homeMale
Scarfy
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Annie
Annie 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
"Price includes ASDR litter registration, breed standard docked tails and dew claws removed. Puppies are raised with lots of love and attention with children and other. Parents are ASDR registered and health checked with clear genetics."
Contract & health guarantee
Annie 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 Annie 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 Annie directly.
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
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Annie.
Breeder's location
Meet in Athol, ID
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Spokane Airport (Geiger Field)
More about Annie
Annie has been a member of Good Dog for almost 2 years
Annie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Annie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Northern 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
Sparkles, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Sparkles
Sparkles is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Annie decided to make her part of their program. Annie 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.
