I'm Ruth K., the breeder behind Rocking Aussies located in Artesia, NM. We do our best to breed with total care by primarily focusing on raising healthy, affectionate, and loyal companions. As a result of our efforts, we’re positive our puppies will become perfect family members and add just as much joy to your life as they have ours!
Q. & A. with Ruth
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Willow
Went home
Female
Purple
Went home
Female
Rosie
Went home
Female
Yellow
Went home
Female
Shadow
Went home
Male
Red
Went home
Female
Rocky
Went home
Male
Diesel
Went home
Male
Bluey
Went home
Male
Rose
Went home
Female
Yellow
Went home
Female
Buck
Went home
Male
Blue collar
Went home
Male
Pink
Went home
Female
Green
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Ruth
Ruth 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 $700 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes the guarantee, ASDR registration, first round of vaccinations, and deworming.”
Contract & health guarantee
Ruth 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 Ruth 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 Ruth directly.
Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
Vet check
First round of shots and deworming
Extras
Puppy starter kit
Registration
Initial potty training
Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Ruth.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Artesia, NM
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Midland Air and Space Port
Flexible meeting point
Ruth can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Ruth
Certifications & recognitions
American Stock Dog Registry .
Ruth has been a member of Good Dog for almost 2 years
Ruth was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Ruth is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Rocking Aussies 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
Max, dad
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Max
Max is gentle nature and loves to play. He smiles and he is fully cage trained. He’s great with other dogs and kids. He does something get a little excited and jump. He can jump so high!
Gracie, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Gracie
Gracie is very sweet. Calm and lazy. She loves to follow me everywhere I go and doesn’t leave my side. She’s small mini Aussie
Ivy, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Ivy
Ivy is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ruth decided to make her part of their program. Ruth 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.
Tucker, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Tucker
Tucker is a male Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Ruth decided to make him part of their program. Ruth 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
Roxy is a very active and very smart can train her on anything if you're looking for a working dog one of her puppies would be perfect for you. She is always listening to her surroundings and very much aware of everything that's going on around. Would love to see her puppies go to working dog homes. She has working blood line in her and she will heard my kids.
Dottie, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Dottie
Dottie is full panel clear by her parents which I have copies of. She loves to eat. She has a low activity level. She will get up and play but not for very long.
Buck, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Buck
Buck is full panel clear I will send copies of both parents with puppy. He loves cuddles and being groomed and attention. He is one of our laziest Aussie's. He's very laid back and nothing bothers him, but car rides, which we are working on.
Bingo, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Bingo
Bingo is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ruth decided to make her part of their program. Ruth 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Rocking Aussies 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), 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).