I'm Hannah M., the breeder behind Southern Winds Mini Aussies located in Berryville, AR. I am a small, home-based breeder with large expectations for my Australian Shepherds! I offer top-quality, loving puppies. I love being a breeder. It's so fulfilling to have the opportunity to create companionship and love and to see the positive effect that a beloved, furry companion can have on its family.
Q. & A. with Hannah
Why did you start breeding?
It has always been my passion to raise smart, loving, and loyal puppies. My dogs have been such a joy in my life, I always knew I wanted to share that joy with others. I love setting a solid foundation for each and every puppy and finding the perfect home to place them in.
What makes your program special?
As a breeder, I feel a sense of responsibility to prioritize the overall health and temperament of each of my puppies and to ensure that they are loved and well cared for prior to joining their forever homes. My passion for this breed is poured into every aspect of my breeding program. I truly love my dogs and what I do.
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 black, red merle, and blue merle. Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies are red merle. 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.
Lucille
Went home
Female
Gus
Went home
Male
Suzy
Went home
Female
Luke
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Hannah
Hannah 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 non-refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $2,100 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes a one year health guarantee, first shots, deworming, microchip and AKC or ASDR registery. All puppy down payments are $500 regardless of the puppy you choose. The puppy must be fully paid for before you can pick up your baby.”
Contract & health guarantee
Hannah 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 Hannah 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 Hannah directly.
Southern Winds Mini 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
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Havana, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Havana
Havana is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Hannah decided to make her part of their program. Hannah 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.
Kenai, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Kenai
Kenai is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Hannah decided to make him part of their program. Hannah 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.
Atalanta, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Atalanta
Atalanta is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Hannah decided to make her part of their program. Hannah 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.
Coda, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Coda
Coda is a male Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Hannah decided to make him part of their program. Hannah 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.
Charlie, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Charlie
Charlie is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Hannah decided to make her part of their program. Hannah 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Southern Winds Mini 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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), D Locus (Dilute) DNA test
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).