Northern Neck Aussies
Meet the breeder
I'm Karen D., the breeder behind Northern Neck Aussies located in Kinsale, VA. We’re so excited to be able to help families experience the longtime loyalty of welcoming a new puppy into their lives! Our love for our dogs pushed us to begin breeding. We love to see the results of our efforts in the sweet, happy, and healthy puppies that we’re able to share with others.
Q. & A. with Karen
Why did you start breeding?
I got my inspiration from my sister in law who breeds labradoodles. She taught me a lot.What makes your program special?
We have great passion and love for our dogs and puppies and breed because we truly love dogs. We only have 1-2 litters per year.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, red tri, and red merle. 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.
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Sundance Kid
Went homeMale
Butch Cassidy
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Karen
Karen 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 $1,500 - $1,900 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Pay over time with Klarna.
“The price includes ASDR registration papers, first rounds of shots, deworming, puppy pack which includes puppy information paperwork, blanket that has Mama's scent and bag of puppy chow,.”
Contract & health guarantee
Karen 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 Karen 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 Karen 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
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Extras
- Toys
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Karen.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Kinsale, VA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Richmond Airport (Byrd Field)
Meet in Richmond, VA
More about Karen
Karen has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Karen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Karen’s links
Karen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Northern Neck 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
Haven, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Haven
Haven is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen 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.
River, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About River
River is a male Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Karen decided to make him part of their program. Karen 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
Good level
Northern Neck 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 Miniature Australian Shepherds.
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).
