



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.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Denali
Male
Nanook
Female
Aurora
Female
Koda
Male
Dublin
Male
Guinness
Male
Maeve
Female
Limerick
Male
Clover
Female
Poppy
Female
Rainier
Male
Zion
Male
Yellow Boy # 2
Male
Rosie
Female
Yellow Male 1
Male
Red Tri Female #1
Female
Yellow + white Female 1
Female
Red Tri Female 2
Female
Yellow + White female 2
Female
Kenai
Male
Yellow + White male
Male
Denali
Male
Sequoia
Female
Zona
Male
Willow
Female
Maple
Female
Cedar
Male
Pine
Male
Aspen
Female
Summit
Male
Ridge
Male
Cedar
Male
Pine
Male
Yellow Male
Male
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.

"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."
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.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Skyla.
Meet in Spokane Valley, WA
Meet at Spokane Airport (Geiger Field)
Flexible meeting point
Skyla can meet at a location that works for both of you
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder.
Skyla has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 years
Skyla was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

Northern Roots Aussies meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

All breeds
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Toy Australian Shepherd
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.
Good health testing
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.
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
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

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Toy Australian Shepherd
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).
Hear what other owners say about working with Skyla to bring home their puppies.

Christine W.
Verified owner · Jan. 2026
I could not be happier with how things went with Northern Roots Aussies. Skyla was so informative and responsive from the very beginning. Her love of animals shines through and made me so comfortable trusting in her even though we are located thousands of miles away. She has provided me one of the greatest joys, and I am forever grateful!

Wendy K.
Verified owner · Aug. 2025
Skyla 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!

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.

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!
Kexin 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.

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.