Southern Promise Aussie’s
Alisha M.
Breeder of Miniature American Shepherds, Miniature Australian Shepherds, and Toy Australian Shepherds
- Gatesville, TX
- Responds within a few hours
Available puppies
Juniper
2 weeks old · Female
Bryce
2 weeks old · Female
Danika
2 weeks old · Female
Fury
2 weeks old · Female
Ham
4 months old · Male
Meet the breeder
I'm Alisha M., the breeder behind Southern Promise Aussie’s located in Gatesville, TX. Our dogs are bred for conformation, temperament, and size. I have high hopes for my dogs in the show ring. MAS have the best personalities and I know you will fall in love with our dogs. If you have any questions contact us and I’ll be glad to answer them.
Q. & A. with Alisha
Why did you start breeding?
I have always loved animals and my family always had a family dog. I wanted to be a vet when I was young but instead some how ended up in law enforcement lol. However, my love of dogs as endured through the years. I love welcoming new puppies into the world and helping families find there best friends. It brings me so much happiness to hear how much my puppies are loved.What makes your program special?
I believe in having a small program so my dogs stay in the home with us. I concentrate on temperament and structure to breed healthy and happy dogs.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 Miniature American Shepherd puppies include black & white, red & white, red tri-color, black tri, red merle, and blue merle. Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include red & white, black & white, blue merle, black tri, red tri, and red merle. Toy Australian Shepherd puppies include red & white, black & white, red, 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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Spook
Went homeFemale
Bronze
Went homeMale
Riot
Went homeMale
Clubs
Went homeMale
Breeze
Went homeFemale
Copper
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Fox
Went homeMale
Fen
Went homeMale
Fusion
Went homeMale
Fireball
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Alisha
Alisha 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, Alisha partners with them to find the best puppy match.
Price
“Deposit must be received before a puppy will be considered on hold. No deposit refund.”
Contract & health guarantee
Alisha 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 Alisha 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 Alisha 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
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Basic obedience & manners
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Alisha.
Breeder's location
Meet in Gatesville, TX
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Austin–Bergstrom Airport
Meet in Dallas, TX
More about Alisha
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder.
Alisha has been a member of Good Dog for over 6 years
Alisha was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Alisha is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Southern Promise Aussie’s 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
Alisha M.
Litter update on 16 Apr •9 day old puppies 🩷
Rowan and Laramie's litter
Alisha M.
Litter update on 01 Apr •Such a sweet boy!
Archie and Biloxi's litter
Alisha M.
Litter update on 25 Mar •
Archie and Biloxi's litter
Alisha M.
Litter update on 27 Feb •Puppies from two different litters all cuddled up together ❤️
Archie and Pistol's litter
Alisha M.
Litter update on 25 Feb •🤣
Archie and Biloxi's litter
Alisha M.
Litter update on 11 Feb •These cuties are getting big and are so cute!
Archie and Pistol's litter
Alisha M.
Litter update on 06 Feb •Just the cutest puppies! Everyone is getting baths today and they love to play outside. Just getting to be more adorable every day ❤️
Archie and Biloxi's litter
Alisha M.
Litter update on 28 Jan •These guys are so cute!!
Archie and Biloxi's litter
Alisha M.
Litter update on 25 Jan •…All the puppies are doing great! I’m going to try and wait till next week to update pictures if we can get a decent day for outdoor photos… we will see.
Archie and Biloxi's litter
Alisha M.
Litter update on 20 Jan •
Archie and Biloxi's litter
Parent dogs
All breeds
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Toy Australian Shepherd
Miniature American Shepherd
Australian Shepherd
Clio, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Clio
Clio is a Biloxi puppy and looks just like her mom. She is sweet and playful with a funny personality. She loves to be outside and playing with the other dogs. Crate trained and easy to train we just love this girl and can’t wait to see what beautiful puppies she will produce for us! Clio is 17.5 in. We may do a few standard litters with this girl she’s definitely at the right size to go both miniature as well as standard.
Bunny, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Bunny
Bunny is my funny little cuddle buddy! I adore this girl even when she gets herself into trouble lol. She’s a Biloxi puppy and 14 3/4in. Lovely structure and great temperament. She will do big things for us in 2027!
Laramie, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Laramie
Laramie is a love bug. She just wants to cuddle with you all the time lol. She’s a beautiful small mini at 14.5 in. She has brown eyes and is red factored. Laramie is panel clear except for MDR1. She is m/M223. Cryptic breeds just like a true tri.
Good health testing
Neuroaxonal Dystrophy NAD, Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC).Sterling, mom
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Sterling
Sterling is a smaller girl,13in, here at Southern Promise but she has a big personality! Super sweet lady that loves to cuddle. I’m expecting her to give us some beautiful smaller puppies.
Rowan, dad
Miniature American Shepherd
About Rowan
Rowan is a breed by boy from Pistol and Louie. He about 17 in tall and weighs 25 lbs. He is a fun and lively boy. He has a goofy personality and wants to be the class clown lol. Very loving and sweet. This boy is full panel clear including NAD.
Archie, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Archie
Archie was breed by me here at Southern Promise Aussie's and he is turning out to be quite the looker. He has a beautiful coat and wonderful structure. His personality is full tilt all the time lol. We are really loving him and I think he will add quite the personality to his puppies. Archie is 18 1/4 in and weighs 32 lbs.
Pistol, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Pistol
Pistol is a sweet natured girl who loves to be with you all the time...as most aussie's do lol. She is 14.5 in and weighs about 18 lbs. She is full panel clear through parentage and clear NAD as well. Pistol has had wonderful puppies for us with the best temperaments. It makes me proud to say I breed her here at Southern Promise.
Uploaded health tests
Neuroaxonal Dystrophy NAD.Biloxi, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Biloxi
Biloxi is a black bi with brown eyes that carries for red. Her dad, Carlos, is 17 in and dam,Hope, is 15 in. I’m Biloxi is 16 in. She is very sweet tempered and loves to be with you.
Good health testing
Neuroaxonal Dystrophy NAD, Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC).
Parent health testing
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Toy Australian Shepherd
Good level
Southern Promise Aussie’s 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.
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Alisha to bring home their puppies.
Nicole T.
Verified owner · Feb. 2026
Alisha was wonderful to work with and blessed the Thompson household with a perfect addition. Our sweet girl Margie Kay!
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Vickie S.
Verified owner · Aug. 2023
It was great. We are loving our new mini Aussie.
