I'm Sonya T., the breeder behind Rosewood Companions located in Normal, IL. Rosewood companions is a small but strong breeding program. I love dogs, especially the breeds that I raise. I love having the opportunity to share this breed with others. I do all that I can to provide families with a healthy, well-rounded pup!
Q. & A. with Sonya
Why did you start breeding?
I wanted to raise healthy, beautiful sound Aussies for great family pets. I talked with many seasoned breeders and researched genetics, breeding, whelping and studied my breeds standard.
What makes your program special?
My many years of knowledge, my love of this breed, my dedication to improving the breed. The fact that my dogs are in my everyday life and even go to work with me!
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our Aussiedoodle puppies are mini size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Miniature American Shepherd puppies include black, red merle, and blue merle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Sonya
Sonya 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 $1,300 - $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“500.00 deposite will hold your puppy for you until 8 wks of age or longer if need be Thank you Rosewood Companions.”
Contract & health guarantee
Sonya 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 Sonya 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 Sonya directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Sonya.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Normal, IL
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Central Illinois Airport at Bloomington-Normal
More about Sonya
Certifications & recognitions
Professional Groomer.
Sonya has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Sonya was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Sonya is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Rosewood Companions 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
Ezra, dad
Aussiedoodle
About Ezra
Ezra is our beautiful black phantom miniature poodle. He is bred and raised in our home. Ezra is so sweet, smart and calm and oh so handsome! He is pawprint genetics health tested. He is Russian bred on his sires side from the Famouse "Gently Born" breeding program! EZRA has the best disposition he is so sweet ,smart and a true athlete!!! He is available for stud service to health tested approved females. Live cover only at this time
Parent health testing
Aussiedoodle
Miniature American Shepherd
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Rosewood Companions 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.
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).