Pesky Redneck Mini Ranch
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Responds within an hour
- 100% recommend •
Available puppies
Black
5 weeks old · Female
Blue
5 weeks old · Male
Purple
5 weeks old · Female
Yellow
5 weeks old · Female
Green
5 weeks old · Female
Magenta
5 weeks old · Female
Upcoming litters
Aussiedoodle litter
Expected Nov. 2026
Sarplaninac litter
Planned Apr. 2027
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.
Light Pink
ReservedFemale
Orange
ReservedMale
Armada
Went homeMale
Kubota
Went homeMale
Bobcat
Went homeMale
Glow
Went homeFemale
Nudist
Went homeFemale
Jura
Went homeMale
Sunny
Went homeFemale
Bronzie
Went homeFemale
Decker
Went homeMale
Jacuzzi
Went homeMale
Nordic
Went homeMale
Sundance
Went homeFemale
Coleman
Went homeMale
Arctic
Went homeMale
Aspen
Went homeFemale
Bullfrog
Went homeMale
Caldera
Went homeMale
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
“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.
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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
- 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
5071 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Denver Airport
5026 miles away
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Meet in Denver, CO
5043 miles away
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More about Melanie
Melanie has been a member of Good Dog for 5 months
Melanie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
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
Poodle
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Storm, mom
Sarplaninac
About Storm
Storm is an absolute doll! She’s been raised with sheep, but just earned herself a house guardian role after warning off a strange man roaming, asking for money in a Costco parking when she went along for the trip to get a current weight on her! Her discernment in judging friend or foe is top notch. The flexibility of these dogs is one of their best attributes!
Ash, dad
Sarplaninac
About Ash
Ash is an absolutely perfect specimen! His primary purpose is as a working livestock guardian, but doubles as a child guardian! He has never offered to harm an animal, and has trained his little brother to respect the chickens. He is as stunning, loving, and level-headed as they come!
Chewy, dad
Sarplaninac
About Chewy
Chewy is a male Sarplaninac. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Melanie decided to make him part of their program. Melanie 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.
Uploaded health tests
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Poodle
About Poodle Bob
Meet “Poodle Bob”, our handsome 20-pound Miniature Poodle sire! Poodle Bob is the definition of a gentle soul—he is incredibly affectionate, deeply laid-back, and his absolute favorite thing in the world is going for car rides. He has a heart of gold and has formed a beautiful, inseparable bond as the ultimate best friend to our five-year-old son. Poodle Bob has completed full health and genetic testing. He carries a single copy of CDDY (IVDD risk), meaning we strictly and responsibly pair him only with fully clear females to ensure the health and longevity of his puppies. With his stellar, family-first temperament and balanced conformation, he brings both incredible personality and peace of mind to our breeding program.
Good health testing
Full Embark Panel.Malla, mom
Sarplaninac
About Malla
Malla is a female Sarplaninac. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melanie decided to make her part of their program. Melanie 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.
Roxy, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Roxy
The smallest of our Mini Aussies at 15lbs, and the best little mama! She’s always looking for lap to sit in or blankets to burrow under! Low energy and has passed that on to her little teddy bear cuddles!
Kiowa, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Kiowa
Introducing Kiowa (Watson’s War Cry of the Kiowa), our stunning red merle dam registered with the American Stock Dog Registry (ASDR). Weighing in at a sturdy 35 pounds, Kiowa is one of our larger, beautifully built miniatures with a coat that turns heads and a pair of unforgettable, piercing blue eyes. Kiowa is a total water baby—if there is a pool, a hose, or a puddle nearby, you can bet she is happily splashing in it! She is also a certified foodie who is always highly motivated and eager to learn if a tasty treat is involved. With her gorgeous breed-standard looks, fun-loving personality, and excellent build, she is an incredible asset to our program.
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Melanie to bring home their puppies.
Liz D.
Verified owner · Sept. 2026
We could not be happier with our new puppy, Sunny! Sunny is very well-behaved, already knows many phrases, and shows so much love. Thank you, Melanie, for all you did for Sunny!
CTCarol T.
Verified owner · July 2026
Melanie was amazing to work with! She answered every question I had no matter how many texts I sent. The puppies were accurately described. I was amazed when I went to her home to see my future pup. It's a beautiful ranch. The puppies and kids were there to greet me! It's such a wonderful environment. Melanie is very sweet, very professional and cares about matching the right pup to the right owner. Needless to say I am so very happy and thankful that I found my Charlie.
Bill B.
Verified owner · July 2026
From my very first inquiry, Melanie was outstanding. She responded immediately and, incredibly, drove to Parker to meet me just a few hours later. The entire experience was easy, friendly, and completely stress-free. The biggest compliment I can give is about Bobcat himself. It's obvious he received a tremendous amount of love, attention, and early training before coming home. He confidently started using our doggy door almost immediately, which tells me how much time and care went into preparing him for life with his new family. The Good Dog website also made the entire process simple. From learning about the breeder to communicating and completing everything, it was clear, organized, and easy to use. If you ever have the opportunity to bring home one of Melanie's puppies, my advice is simple: do it. You'll be getting a wonderful puppy from someone who truly cares about raising healthy, well-socialized dogs and making sure they get off to the best possible start.
Janice N.
Verified owner · July 2026
Melanie was great and responsive from our first contact to pickup. When we first reached out about a puppy who is now our precious Mocha, Melanie offered to meet us in Parker just to bring her for us to see her. That was awesome and so unexpected. We decided Mocha was perfect for us but couldn't take her for another week due to vacation. That wasn't a problem for Melanie at all. When we were ready to bring Mocha home Melanie again was happy to meet us in Parker with her. I would recommend Pesky Redneck Mini Ranch to everyone as Melanie meets evert expectation we had. Plus, our Mocha is just a dream!!
