Steel Magnolia Aussies
Meet the breeder
I'm Selenda H., the breeder behind Steel Magnolia Aussies located in Dumas, TX. All of our dogs are loved as family members. We cherish our puppies from birth up until they leave our arms to snuggle into yours! We are a small, in-home breeding program where we prioritize giving each dog and puppy the best care that we can. We cherish all of our animals and enjoy sharing the love of this breed with other individuals and families!
Q. & A. with Selenda
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red merle, blue merle, black tri-color, and red tri-color. 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.
Sunny
Went homeFemale
Blaze
Went homeMale
Apollo
Went homeMale
Junebug
Went homeFemale
Maui
Went homeMale
Sailor
Went homeMale
Summer
Went homeFemale
Dune
Went homeMale
Jet
Went homeMale
Splash
Went homeFemale
June
Went homeFemale
Salty
Went homeMale
Flor
Went homeFemale
Sunshine
Went homeFemale
Rio
Went homeMale
Margarita
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Selenda
Selenda 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 $100 refundable deposit and $900 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes vaccinations, registration, and socialization. Deposit is refundable, and does count towards the total cost of puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Selenda 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 Selenda 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 Selenda 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
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Daily handling
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Selenda.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Dumas, TX
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Rick Husband Amarillo Airport
Flexible meeting point
Selenda can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Selenda
Club memberships
Selenda is a member of Asdr and Akc.
Selenda has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Selenda was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
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Selenda is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Steel Magnolia 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
Ouiser, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Ouiser
Blue merle with tan tips. Very relaxed and cuddly
Clairee, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Clairee
Clairee is very active and interested in herding. Small for a standard, but large in attitude.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Steel Magnolia 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.
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, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1)
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).
