Small Mini/Toy Aussies
- Southport, NC
Meet the breeder
I'm Joshua D., the breeder behind Small Mini/Toy Aussies located in Southport, NC. Bred with health & genetic testing on parents and great temperament.
Q. & A. with Joshua
Why did you start breeding?
I got into breeding after I got my first standard Australian Shepherd in high school. I quickly learned I have an absolute love for the breed… and after our first unintentional litter, I realized this was something I could be very passionate about.What makes your program special?
All Toys and Mini’s have amazing temperaments, or I do not breed them.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are red tri. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Joshua
Joshua has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Joshua partners with them to find the best puppy match.
Price
“This price includes your Mini and/or Toy Australian shepherd with first set of shots, dewormed and with an ASDR application to register them with. Each pup will be sent home with a small bag of food. Deposit secures the puppy you’d like to keep. Please be sure when you put down a deposit for a puppy, that this is the puppy you’d want. All deposits are non-refundable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Joshua 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 Joshua 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 Joshua 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
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 Joshua.
Breeder's location
Meet in Southport, NC
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Wilmington Airport
Meet in Wilmington, NC
More about Joshua
Club memberships
Joshua is a member of N/A and N/A.
Certifications & recognitions
ASDR.
Joshua has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Joshua was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Joshua’s links
Joshua is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Small Mini/Toy 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 health testing
Good level
Small Mini/Toy 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 Toy Australian Shepherds.
Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
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).
