I'm Carissa S., the breeder behind Rhinestone Ranch located in New Boston, TX. Breeding health tested dogs with a good temperament and correct conformation is extremely important. These dogs have so much to offer, but only if the breeding is done correctly. I am always striving to learn new things to better my program. There is always more to learn and more to improve.
Q. & A. with Carissa
Why did you start breeding?
I grew up on a ranch with breeding livestock and cattle dogs. The desire to breed rolled over into my adult life.
What makes your program special?
I do my best to better the breed in any way that I can. I love all of my dogs the same. They are part of our family.
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies are tiny size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent 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.
Peach
Reserved
Female
L.J.
Reserved
Male
Green
Went home
Male
Purple
Went home
Female
Red
Went home
Male
Blue
Went home
Male
Pink
Went home
Female
Nickel
Went home
Male
Dime
Went home
Male
Penny
Went home
Male
Prancer
Went home
Male
Vixen
Went home
Female
comet
Went home
Male
Cupid
Went home
Female
Bacardi
Went home
Male
Malibu
Went home
Female
Whiskey
Went home
Male
Captain Morgan
Went home
Male
Be Mine
Went home
Male
Hot Stuff
Went home
Male
Sweetheart
Went home
Female
Rocket Ship
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Carissa
Carissa 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $500 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The deposit is only refundable if the puppy of choice is not available within a reasonable amount of time.”
Contract & health guarantee
Carissa 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 Carissa 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 Carissa directly.
Rhinestone 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
Toy Australian Shepherd
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Daisy, mom
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Daisy
Daisy is a nice energy aussie that loves to go and play.. She's an excellent outdoor dog but also is great indoors for rest time!
Lambo, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Lambo
Lambo is the sweetest little boy! He loves to play with the kids of the house and loves mommy snuggles. He produces the sweetest babies!
Maci, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Maci
Maci is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Carissa decided to make her part of their program. Carissa 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.
Tessi, mom
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Tessi
Tessi is a female Toy Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Carissa decided to make her part of their program. Carissa 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.
Timber, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Timber
Timber is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Carissa decided to make her part of their program. Carissa 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.
Diamond, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Diamond
Diamond is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Carissa decided to make her part of their program. Carissa 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.
Parent health testing
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Toy Australian Shepherd
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Rhinestone 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 Miniature Australian Shepherds.
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
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 Carissa to bring home their puppies.
Karen M.
Verified owner · Nov. 2022
Rhinestone ranch was very friendly and informative. She worked with me every step of the way and was completely prepared when we met to pick up Penny. I will buy any further puppies through good dog.