Rafter O Toy Aussies and Mini Heelers
Meet the breeder
I'm Tracy O., the breeder behind Rafter O Toy Aussies and Mini Heelers located in Nocona, TX. I have owned Australian Shepherds for thirty years. We started breeding Mini Aussies in 2002 and showing Toys in 2017. Our Aussies are the absolute greatest family dogs! They are so smart, so loyal, and so loving. We strive to breed trainable Aussies that are capable of doing the things they were meant to do.
Q. & A. with Tracy
Why did you start breeding?
I saw my first Mini Aussie in 2000 and fell in love! We finally got our first one in 2002. The one I got had already been shown and I really did not think anything of it. We started her in agility, but then we moved and had no place to keep training. When I kept a puppy back from her, I had officially started my breeding program.What makes your program special?
Our dogs are very loved and spoiled just a little. They go to the Iake with us, ride on the boat and the jet ski. I often take one or two dogs with me on the road to barrel races. We are a small breeding program so it makes it easier for us to be hands-on with the dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeMale
Briggs
Went homeMale
Billy
Went homeMale
BeBe
Went homeFemale
Blaze
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Astro
Went homeMale
Cosmo
Went homeMale
Nova
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Tracy
Tracy 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $400 - $2,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes a $300 deposit. Sex, color, breeding rights and eye color determine the final price. Deposits are excepted if you would like to pick a puppy out early and have us hold it until they are ready to go home. We do understand that life happens and in some cases, we do refund deposits or let the deposit be used on another puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Tracy 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 Tracy 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 Tracy 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
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
Extras
- Registration
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Tracy.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Nocona, TX
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Dallas Fort Worth Airport
Meet in Decatur, TX
More about Tracy
Tracy has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Tracy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Tracy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Rafter O Toy Aussies and Mini Heelers 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
Litter and program updates
Tracy O.
Program update on 23 June •Indy living her best life.
Parent dogs
All breeds
Australian Cattle Dog
Toy Australian Shepherd
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Clover, mom
Australian Cattle Dog
About Clover
Clover is a beautiful Red Australian Cattle Dog that stands about 16 inches tall. She is clear on her testing. This girl loves to go with me and hang out in the barn. She is more on the laid back side which we love.
Good health testing
Primary Lens Luxation (PLL), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd).
Bella, mom
Australian Cattle Dog
About Bella
Bella stands 14" and is a Elite Grand Champion with ASDR. She is very laid back and loves to just hang out in the pasture while i ride. Her biggest desire is to be loved and speaks her voice when she wants attention.
Hooey, dad
Australian Cattle Dog
About Hooey
Hooey is full panel clear by parentage and stands 15 1/4' tall. He is currently being shown at the ASDR shows. Hooey loves the water and lots of play time. He is a devoted companion that loves to be with his person.
Rip, dad
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Rip
Rip is a Toy Aussie with a Standard Aussie package in every way, good bone, and a beautiful head. I jokingly told my husband one night that my next male dog was gonna be called Rip. When a friend had a Yellowstone litter the Blue Merle just happened to be Rip and the rest is history. I got him and immediately entered our first show in Kentucky. So to show a puppy they have to be at least 3 months of age. He turned 3 months on Wednesday and I showed him on Saturday. He was the 2020 Bourbon Trail Barkdown Champion at 3 months old. He was just recently the 2021 Reserve Champion Barking on the Bayou Best of Bred under two judges at 9 months old. Rip has continued to finish out his show career with his Elite Grand Championship and occasionally he gets to go back in the show ring to do his thing.
Good health testing
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), +5 more.
Denali, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Denali
Denali is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Tracy decided to make her part of their program. Tracy 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
Cone Degeneration, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), +3 more.
Sheridan, mom
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Sheridan
Sheridan is a 13 1/3" Grand Elite Champion. We love this girl and all her smartness. We jokingly laugh about how smart she is and how she figures things out quicker than other dogs. She is very loyal and loves to go with us on the road. You may find her at a barrel race with me, on the jetski or rolling down the windows to stick her head out.
Derby, mom
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Derby
Derby is a female Toy Australian Shepherd about 2 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Tracy decided to make her part of their program. Tracy 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.
Luna, mom
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Luna
Luna is a female Toy Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Tracy decided to make her part of their program. Tracy 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.
Zoom, mom
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Zoom
Zoom is a female Toy Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Tracy decided to make her part of their program. Tracy 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.
Tag, dad
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Tag
Full Panel Clear and stands about 12 1/4 inches.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Rafter O Toy Aussies and Mini Heelers 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 Toy Australian Shepherds.
Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), 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).
