Spur Strap Miniature Australian Shepherds

Nicole K.

Breeder of Miniature Australian Shepherds

Meet the breeder

I'm Nicole K., the breeder behind Spur Strap Miniature Australian Shepherds located in Boring, OR. Our priority is your positive experience not only with us a a breeder, but bringing your new puppy into your home. Whether this is your first puppy or your 10th puppy, we are dedicated to matching you with the right puppy for your lifestyle. We will guide you through everything you need to know!

Q. & A. with Nicole

  • What makes your program special?

    At Spur Strap Mini Aussies our aim is to provide quality puppies and excellence of service to all our puppy parents! We have done everything in our power to make our breeding program top notch in every way! We start with the best health tested breeding dogs that are Champions or Champion bred. We continue with top quality care, nutrition, socialization, and love.

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and guardian homes.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Nicole

Nicole 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.

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 $1,500 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Every puppy comes with a 72 hour satisfaction guarantee as well as a 5 year health guarantee.”

Contract & health guarantee

Nicole 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 Nicole 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 Nicole directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Initial potty training

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Nicole.

Breeder's location

Meet in Boring, OR

2306 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Portland Airport

2318 miles away

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Meet in Portland, OR

2322 miles away

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More about Nicole

  • Club memberships

    Nicole is a member of AKC and MASCA.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    MASCA Blue Ribbon Breeder.

  • Nicole has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years

    Nicole was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Nicole’s links

Nicole is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Spur Strap Miniature Australian Shepherds 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Spur Strap Miniature Australian Shepherds 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

    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.

  • 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.

  • PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), 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).

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