Northern Roots Aussies
- Spokane Valley, WA
Meet the breeder
I'm Skyla D., the breeder behind Northern Roots Aussies located in Spokane Valley, WA. As a veteran-owned family breeder, our passion for the MAS breed ignited with our first pup, Dublin. His loving and goofy nature stole our hearts, leading us to dedicate ourselves to raising healthy, happy MAS and TAS puppies.
Q. & A. with Skyla
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Summit
Went homeMale
Ridge
Went homeMale
Cedar
Went homeMale
Pine
Went homeMale
Yellow Male
Went homeMale
Clover
Went homeFemale
Poppy
Went homeFemale
Rainier
Went homeMale
Zion
Went homeMale
Yellow Boy # 2
Went homeMale
Rosie
Went homeFemale
Yellow Male 1
Went homeMale
Red Tri Female #1
Went homeFemale
Yellow + white Female 1
Went homeFemale
Red Tri Female 2
Went homeFemale
Yellow + White female 2
Went homeFemale
Kenai
Went homeMale
Yellow + White male
Went homeMale
Denali
Went homeMale
Sequoia
Went homeFemale
Zona
Went homeMale
Willow
Went homeFemale
Maple
Went homeFemale
Cedar
Went homeMale
Pine
Went homeMale
Aspen
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Skyla
Skyla 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“First set of vaccinations, dewormer, go-home package, and parents Embark DNA health guarantee. Declaws and tail will NOT be removed. Deposit is NON refundable - it is transferrable to future litters.”
Contract & health guarantee
Skyla 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 Skyla 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 Skyla 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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- 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
- Vet records
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Skyla.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Spokane Valley, WA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Spokane Airport (Geiger Field)
Flexible meeting point
Skyla can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Skyla
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder.
Skyla has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Skyla was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Skyla is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Northern Roots 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
All breeds
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Toy Australian Shepherd
Rainier, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Rainier
Rainier is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Skyla decided to make her part of their program. Skyla 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.
Alaska, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Alaska
Alaska is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Skyla decided to make her part of their program. Skyla 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.
GOOSE, dad
Toy Australian Shepherd
About GOOSE
Goose may have the tiniest body, but his personality is the largest. He's a wonderful dog who enjoys racing around the house alongside our rescue cat, Rocket. His gentle nature and low drive are evident as he keeps a watchful eye on the activities of the other dogs. A lover of toys, he has a penchant for gathering them all, and if given the chance, he'll even attempt to sneak them into the backyard.
Good health testing
Full Embark Panel.CLODAGH, mom
Toy Australian Shepherd
About CLODAGH
Like her mother Saoirse, she possesses the same endearing qualities of affection. Clodagh has a calm demeanor, is highly observant, and intelligent. She is an excellent mother to her pups, enjoys car rides, visiting our daughters' school for belly rubs and snuggling up to anyone in the house.
Good health testing
Full Embark Panel.
Parent health testing
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Toy Australian Shepherd
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Northern Roots 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.
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Full Embark Panel, Neuroaxonal Dystrophy NAD
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 Skyla to bring home their puppies.
Wendy K.
Verified owner · Aug. 2025
+5Skyla was great to work with. We did a FaceTime with 2 puppies when we wanted to get to know them a little before we chose one. That was very helpful. Skyla was very responsive to all of our concerns and questions. She was flexible when we needed to delay picking up our puppy since we were traveling. She was able to get him mostly potty trained and crate trained. She gave us all the health testing and vet visit info we requested. Our puppy is wonderful and so sweet. I would not hesitate to recommend Skyla if you’re looking for a root Aussie!
Amelia R.
Verified owner · July 2025
Skyla was so great to work with from the very start all the way to meeting our puppy! It was very important to us that wherever we got our puppy that the mama and babies were in a great home and that is definitely the case with Northern Roots Aussies ♥️ Skyla was always helpful and able to answer all my questions and gave puppy updates all along the way. It’s clear Skyla truly cares for her dogs and wants the best for them in their forever home. We absolutely recommend her!
Hugo J.
Verified owner · Jan. 2025
Skyla was great to work with from the start. She was quick to respond and answered all of our questions. Plus was willing to face time us and show us the puppy. I really liked her professionalism and honesty. We are in love with our cute Miley. Thank you Skyla.
Paul V.
Verified owner · July 2025
Hi Skyla, Everything is going smoothly. He's such a sweetheart and a delight to have around. Always brightens up my day.
KCKexin C.
Verified owner · Jan. 2025
Skyla is very responsive and responsible for the puppies! She is nice and willing to share the details and tips for new owners to get ready for the puppy.
Jessica S.
Verified owner · Jan. 2025
Skyla was an incredible person to work with. We were nervous and excited about getting our first puppy and she walked us through the entire experience with kindness and tons of knowledge. We had so many questions and she answered everyone. She also is breeding the actually cutest dogs on earth haha. We are so grateful to have found her and our little Runa.
