Pesky Redneck Mini Ranch

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Melanie S.

Breeder of Aussiedoodles and Sarplaninacs

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • Responds within a few hours

Available puppies

Kubota

Ready now

9 weeks old · Male

Bobcat

Ready now

9 weeks old · Male

Sunny

Ready now

10 weeks old · Female

Sundance

Ready now

10 weeks old · Female

Caldera

Ready now

10 weeks old · Male

Bullfrog

Ready now

10 weeks old · Male

Nordic

Ready now

10 weeks old · Male

Meet the breeder

I'm Melanie S., the breeder behind Pesky Redneck Mini Ranch located in Colorado Springs, CO. We raise Mini Aussiedoodles companions in a bustling home environment with kids and farm animals for unmatched socialization. Meanwhile, our Sarplaninac livestock guardian puppies start on the job from day one, receiving immediate exposure to the stock and land they are dedicated to protect.

Q. & A. with Melanie

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Breeding and raising phenomenal animals has always been a passion, starting with horses during childhood. Now with farm animals, we learned quickly the value and necessity of working livestock guardian dogs. With the joy those litters brought to us and their new homes, we decided to give our Australian Shepard a chance at being mom to more than just the chicks, ducklings, and kittens.
  • What makes your program special?

    Our Aussiedoodles are raised in the home, with abundant stimulation from four doting kids, and active life! Our Sarplaninacs are raised on the job with working parents, imprinting with baby goats and chickens!
  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our Aussiedoodle puppies are mini size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Aussiedoodle puppies include blue merle, red merle, black tri-color, and red tri-color. 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 Melanie

Melanie 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, Melanie partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $3,100 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price reflects a premier start for companions and working dogs, and includes first vet visit, vaccines, deworming, and registered microchips. A deposit on an Aussiedoodle secures a specific puppy, while a deposit on a Sarplaninac secures a spot in the litter for pick at 6 weeks old.”

Contract & health guarantee

Melanie 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 Melanie 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 Melanie 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
      • 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
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Toys
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Colorado Springs, CO

1455 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Denver Airport

1447 miles away

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Meet in Pueblo, CO

1460 miles away

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More about Melanie

  • Melanie has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 month

    Melanie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.

  • Melanie’s links

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Melanie is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Pesky Redneck Mini Ranch 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

Sarplaninac

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Australian Shepherd

Poodle

Parent health testing

Aussiedoodle

Sarplaninac

Pesky Redneck Mini Ranch 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 Aussiedoodles.

  • Vet Wellness Exam

    A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.

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

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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.

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