Richardson Toy and Miniature Australian Shepherds

Bruce R.

Breeder of Toy Australian Shepherds

Meet the breeder

I'm Bruce R., the breeder behind Richardson Toy and Miniature Australian Shepherds located in Throckmorton, TX. We started specializing in Toy/Mini Aussies in 2006 because we love the breed's gentle nature. They are small, which makes them the perfect indoor-outdoor pet. We focus on conformation and agility. Our dogs are all full panel tested through Paw Print Genetics. We only breed healthy and happy puppies!

Q. & A. with Bruce

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I love puppies and like to share my love of puppies with others. Breeding is my passion!
  • What makes your program special?

    My program is to provide beautiful healthy Aussies with a long generation line.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include black, red, blue merle, and red merle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Getting a puppy from Bruce

Bruce 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 $650 - $900 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“All of our puppies are ASDR registered and come with vaccination and registration papers.”

Contract & health guarantee

Bruce 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 Bruce 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 Bruce 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
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Throckmorton, TX

1274 miles away

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More about Bruce

  • Bruce has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years

    Bruce was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

  • Bruce’s links

Bruce is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Richardson Toy and Miniature Australian Shepherds 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Richardson Toy and Miniature Australian Shepherds 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.

  • PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific)

    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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