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Sapphire Stables
- Ionia, IA
- Responds within a day
Available puppies and older dogs
Flash
Ready now
2 years old · Male
Upcoming litters
Expected Miniature Australian Shepherd litter
Due Nov. 2025
Ready Jan. 19, 2026
Expected Miniature Australian Shepherd litter
Due Nov. 2025
Ready Jan. 25, 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Ruth G., the breeder behind Sapphire Stables located in Ionia, IA. Our dogs are bred to be beautiful, have excellent temperaments, and be healthy. We genetically test all our dogs to ensure they are healthy and prepared for your home. In 2022 we will be raising toy/mini aussiedoodles as well. They are registered with the ASDR and a couple are registered with AKC.
Q. & A. with Ruth
Why did you start breeding?
Our program started when we fell in love with the breed. We also enjoy raising the puppies, and seeing the joy they give to others.What makes your program special?
Our dogs are all genetically tested, puppies are raised in the house and well socialized.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies are miniature size. Aussiedoodle puppies include toy and mini sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include blue merle, red merle, red, and black. Aussiedoodle puppies include blue merle, red merle, black and white, black tri-color, and red tri-color. Toy Australian Shepherd puppies include black tri, blue merle, and red merle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Luna
Went homeFemale
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 between $800 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Our prices depend on color and eye color. All puppies are sold as pets, breeding rights are extra. You may place a $200 non-refundable deposit to hold a puppy of your choice. We will start taking deposits when puppies are born.”
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.
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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
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Ruth.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Ionia, IA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Mason City, IA
More about Ruth
Ruth has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Ruth was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Ruth is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sapphire Stables 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
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Toy Australian Shepherd
Poodle
Flash, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Flash
Flash is just what his name says, he is very flashy. He puts that flash on his offspring. He is now offered to stand at stud to outside females. He would make some flashy aussiedoodles.
Shazam, mom
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Shazam
Shazam is a female Toy 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.
Nitro, dad
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Nitro
Nitro is a male Toy 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.
Teddy, dad
Poodle
About Teddy
Teddy is a solid black mini poodle, standing about 13 inches. He is clear on the full Poodle panel through Paw Prints Genetics.
Uploaded health tests
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific).Lexi, mom
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Lexi
Tiny black tri with 2 brown eyes
Good health testing
Animal Genetics Panel.Sophie, mom
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Sophie
Tiny black tri with 2 brown eyes
Good health testing
Animal Genetics Panel.Autumn, mom
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Autumn
Autumn is a small toy standing about 12 inches. She is a black tri with 2 brown eyes and clear on the full aussie panel through parentage
Good health testing
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific).Lacey, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Lacey
Lacey is a large toy, black tri with 2 blue eyes.
Good health testing
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific).Princess, mom
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Princess
Princess is a medium size toy, red merle with 2 blue eyes.
Good health testing
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific).Penny, mom
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Penny
Penny is a large toy, blue merle with 1 blue eye.
Good health testing
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific).Bazinga, dad
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Bazinga
Bazinga is a tiny blue merle, ASDR registered. He has champion bloodlines on top and bottom.
Good health testing
Animal Genetics Panel.Crystal, mom
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Crystal
Crystal is a female Toy 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.
Good health testing
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific).Asia, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Asia
Asia a medium sized mini, black tri, minimal white with 1 brown eye and 1 marble eye.
Ruger, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Ruger
Ruger is a gorgeous black bi with 2 blue eyes. He stands about 16 inches and is AKC/ASDR registered
Good health testing
Animal Genetics Panel.Smokey, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Smokey
Smokey is a stunning blue bi with 1 blue eye. He stands about 15 inches. He is registered AKC and ASDR.
Good health testing
Animal Genetics Panel.Amber, mom
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Amber
Amber is a tiny girl standing 11 inches and weighing about 8 pounds. She is a black tri with 2 brown eyes. Clear on the full aussie panel through parentage.
Good health testing
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific).River, mom
Toy Australian Shepherd
About River
River is a blue merle standing about 13 inches.
Good health testing
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific).Shelby, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Shelby
Shelby is a real sweetheart, she stands 16 inches. She has 1 blue eye and 1 marble eye. She produced a Res Best in Show puppy in her first litter. Her sire is an International Champion sire.
Good health testing
Animal Genetics Panel.Mercy, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Mercy
Mercy is a gorgeous blue merle standing about 16 inches. She is such a sweetheart, loves to cuddle.
Good health testing
Animal Genetics Panel.Gizmo, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Gizmo
Gizmo is a beautiful blue merle with 2 blue eyes. She stands about 17 inches and is clear on the full aussie panel. She is a real sweetheart to be around.
Meatloaf, dad
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Meatloaf
Meatloaf is a male Toy 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.
Parent health testing
Aussiedoodle
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Toy Australian Shepherd
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Sapphire Stables 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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
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).
