I'm Joy P., the breeder behind Southern Oak Pups located in Clarksville, TN.
Q. & A. with Joy
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red & white, black & white, blue merle, black tri, 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.
Mocha
Went home
Female
Olive
Went home
Female
Cinnamon
Went home
Female
Blueberry
Went home
Female
Croissant
Went home
Male
Pumpkin Spice
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Joy
Joy 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 deposit and between $700 - $1,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Non-refundable deposit but transferrable to another puppy in the same litter.”
Contract & health guarantee
Joy 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 Joy 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 Joy directly.
Southern Oak Pups 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
Litter and program updates
JP
Joy P.
Program update on 24 Nov. •
Gingerbread is sweet and spicy. She is so much fun and loves to play with her siblings and parents. She is ready for her home Christmas Day!
JP
Joy P.
Program update on 24 Nov. •
Noelle is so precious. She loves to snuggle and play. She loves playing with her siblings and parents. She is ready for her home Christmas Day!
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JP
Joy P.
Program update on 24 Nov. •
Coal is adorable and playful. He loves playing with his siblings and parents. He is ready for his home Christmas Day!
JP
Joy P.
Program update on 24 Nov. •
Chestnut is playful and strong. He knows what he wants. He loves to play with his siblings and parents. He is ready for his new home Christmas Day!
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JP
Joy P.
Program update on 24 Nov. •
Snickerdoodle is sweet and playful. She loves playing with her siblings and parents.
JP
Joy P.
Program update on 24 Nov. •
Beautiful Comet. She is sweet and gentle and so much fun! She loves playing with her siblings and exploring. Ready for her new home Christmas Day!
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JP
Joy P.
Program update on 17 Nov. •
2 weeks old! Ready Dec 25!
JP
Joy P.
Program update on 07 Nov. •
Such cuties!
JP
Joy P.
Program update on 01 Nov. •
6 Beautiful Mini Aussie Sheperds -Ready for Homes just in time for Christmas! Hurry to get on the waitlist:
2 Black & White- Females
1 Black & White- Male
2 Red Merle- Females
1 Brown & White -Male
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JP
Joy P.
Program update on 17 May •
Pumpkin Spice is sooo precious!
Parent dogs
Ditto, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Ditto
Ditto is a social and intelligent dog. She is very in tune with emotions and is service dog certified as an emotional support dog for an autistic child. Ditto loves her family and is very loyal. She is a velcro dog and always stays around her family. She is the best mom to her puppies and takes care of them well.
Duke, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Duke
Duke is a fun, loving and very loyal dog. He loves to snuggle and play fetch. Duke is very in tune emotionally and will come and sit with you when you're sad or lonely. He is so precious.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Southern Oak Pups 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.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
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).