Puppies at the Half Acre Farm
Meet the breeder
I'm Hilary F., the breeder behind Puppies at the Half Acre Farm located in York, PA. Breeding Mini Aussiedoodle and Mini Australian Shepherd Puppies for loving families. We take pride in the love and quality care we pour into these puppies while they are with us.
Q. & A. with Hilary
Why did you start breeding?
After falling in love with my own Aussiedoodle and mini–Australian Shepherd, I started doing research to learn about the breed and started dreaming of breeding them for other families. After a few years of research, I am starting the process of breeding and raising these amazing dogs. All mothers are our personal pets and treated as family.What makes your program special?
We put as much love and care as possible into the health and wellbeing of all our puppies. From taking loving care of our mothers to doing whatever we can to provide care and beginner training for the puppies to set them up for success for when they join their new families.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our Aussiedoodle puppies are mini size. Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include tiny and miniature sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Aussiedoodle puppies include blue merle, black tri-color, and red tri-color. Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include blue merle, black tri, and red tri. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Hilary
Hilary 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.
Hilary partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 7 weeks old.
"We take great care in placing our puppies with the right families. Puppies are posted as "Available" once we they are old enough for us to evaluate their temperament and personalities, typically around 6-7 weeks. We reserve the right to deny the sale of a puppy to any person if we feel they are not suitable to provide adequate care for the puppy. "
Price
"This price includes a health guarantee, first set of vaccinations, deworming, health certificate, puppy socialization, and beginner basic training. Deposits place a hold on a desired puppy and takes if off our "available puppies" listings until time of going home."
Contract & health guarantee
Hilary 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 Hilary 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 Hilary directly.
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
- Socialized with children
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Basic obedience & manners
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Hilary.
Breeder's location
Meet in York, PA
3996 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Flexible meeting point
Hilary can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Hilary
Hilary has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 month
Hilary was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Hilary is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Puppies at the Half Acre Farm 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
Riley, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Riley
Super sweet personality, can be shy with when around new people but warms up quicky. This girl is literally my shadow.
Good health testing
Parent health testing
Aussiedoodle
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Good level
Puppies at the Half Acre Farm 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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
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.
DNA Disease Panel, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1)
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).
