Small Mini/Toy Aussies
- Southport, NC
- Responds within a few hours
Meet the breeder
I'm Joshua D., the breeder behind Small Mini/Toy Aussies located in Southport, NC. I only breed ASDR dogs with health & genetic testing completed through Embark. I require my Dam’s & Sire’s to have a good temperaments to be in my program.
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 are ASDR certified and have great temperaments, or I do not breed them. I love the breed as they’re highly intelligent and listen well.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 Toy Australian Shepherd puppies are red tri. Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include blue merle, black tri, and red tri. 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.
Koda
ReservedFemale
Scarlett
ReservedFemale
Cowboy
Went homeMale
Macchiato
ReservedFemale
Kalua
ReservedMale
Bean
ReservedMale
Horchata
Went homeFemale
Elvis
Went homeMale
Rodeo
Went homeMale
Dolly
Went homeFemale
Dolly
Went homeFemale
Tamale
Went homeFemale
Jasper
Went homeMale
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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Toys
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- AKC registration
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 2 months
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 dogs
All breeds
Toy Australian Shepherd
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Mocha, mom
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Mocha
Mocha is a ASDR certified, beautiful, deep liver red Toy Australian Shepherd. Although some may describe her as “Chocolate” which as acceptable as well. She weighs a solid 12lbs and is the sweetest girl ever. You will never find Mocha not happy or willing to greet anyone, her temperament is absolutely wonderful. Every person that meets Mocha absolutely adores. How could you not with such a rich coat and those stunning eyes??
Good health testing
Full Embark Panel.
Koda, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Koda
Koda is a well-behaved small Miniature Australian shepherd (22lbs).
Good health testing
Full Embark Panel.
Uma, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Uma
Black Tri Dam
Parent health testing
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Toy Australian Shepherd
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 Miniature Australian Shepherds.
Full Embark 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Joshua to bring home their puppies.
- MC
Menge C.
Verified owner · July 2026
Joshua did a good job on answering all of my questions regarding Rodeo. You could also tell he worked with Rodeo on basic commands and he was partially potty trained too.
