I'm Kelly S., the breeder behind Sierra Foothill Aussies located in Oakhurst, CA. Our dogs are bred for health, temperament, and intelligence. We strive to produce the best overall pets and family members. We are home-based breeders dedicated to bringing healthy, loving, and high-quality puppies into the homes and hearts of their forever families. We love our dogs and are passionate about raising our puppies to be the best family companions.
Q. & A. with Kelly
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Australian Shepherd puppies include red merle, blue merle, black tri-color, and red tri-color. Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include blue merle, black tri, red tri, and red merle. Toy Australian Shepherd puppies include black tri, blue merle, red merle, and red tri. Colors 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.
Teeter
Went home
Female
Jimmie
Went home
Male
Kayce
Went home
Male
Beth
Went home
Female
Rip
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Kelly
Kelly 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 $900 - $1,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes registration and first set of vaccines and health guarantee. A deposit is required to hold your puppy until it is of age to go home with the new family.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kelly 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 Kelly 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 Kelly directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kelly.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Oakhurst, CA
5626 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Fresno Yosemite Airport
5661 miles away
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More about Kelly
Kelly has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Kelly was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Kelly is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sierra Foothill 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
Australian Shepherd
Toy Australian Shepherd
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Mattie, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Mattie
Mattie is one of my favorite little ranch dogs. Loves to do chores with me and always by my side.
Mattie, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Mattie
Mattie is a great little ranch dog. Loves to hunt squirrels and lizards and play in our creek. Minimal white red tri with hazel eyes.
Jake, dad
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Jake
Jake is a male Toy Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kelly decided to make him part of their program. Kelly 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.
Gunner, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Gunner
Gunner is a male Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kelly decided to make him part of their program. Kelly 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.
Ruba, mom
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Ruba
Ruba is a female Toy Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kelly decided to make her part of their program. Kelly 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
Australian Shepherd
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Toy Australian Shepherd
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Sierra Foothill 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 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).