Spirited Dreams Toy Aussies
Meet the breeder
I'm Aimee N., the breeder behind Spirited Dreams Toy Aussies located in Hot Springs, SD. We strive to produce the best overall dogs whether for show/performance home or a family pet. We make sure they will have the best lives possible starting with healthy, good temperament parents. We strive to provide each of our puppies and their families with a truly positive experience!
Q. & A. with Aimee
Why did you start breeding?
After moving to SD & losing my 2nd Aussie, I bought a male. 3 yrs later I bought a female & started my breeding program carefully studying the breed, testing the parents, to produce the best puppies with the most correct conformation, movement, temperament, & intelligence as possible. I have found they don’t have to have a job like the Border Collie. They are such a versatile breed! Love them!What makes your program special?
All my dogs are raised in my home. They are family. I am present at every birth to make sure every puppy has the best start in life. They are handled daily to get used to different smells and sights so they adjust quickly to humans. When they are bigger I take them outside to run, play and explore. At 4 weeks they are introduced to the crate making the transition to their new family easier.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red & white, black & white, 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.
Getting a puppy from Aimee
Aimee 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 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Breeding rights are $250 in addition to the price of the pup. To hold a puppy or to purchase a puppy I ask for a deposit. The deposit will be deducted from the price of the puppy. Balance is due and funds cleared, before the puppy leaves the premises.”
Contract & health guarantee
Aimee 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 Aimee 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 Aimee 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Aimee.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Hot Springs, SD
4795 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Rapid City Airport
4749 miles away
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Meet in Rapid City, SD
4752 miles away
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More about Aimee
Aimee has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Aimee was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Aimee is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Spirited Dreams 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
Phoenix, mom
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Phoenix
Phoenix is a female Toy Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Aimee decided to make her part of their program. Aimee 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Spirited Dreams 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.
Animal Genetics Panel, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC)
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).
