I'm Emma I., the breeder behind Strawberry Mountain Mini Aussies located in Prairie City, OR. Our love for our dogs guided us to begin breeding. We love to see the results of our efforts in the sweet, happy, and healthy puppies that we’re able to share with others.
Q. & A. with Emma
Why did you start breeding?
We decided to get into breeding after we got our male mini. He was simply too sweet not to share. He also had the most amazing and and sweet disposition as well. We looked for these same characteristics with our female as well and couldn’t be more happy with how well she does with the kids.
What makes your program special?
Being a family with small children ourselves our goal is family dogs.
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include blue merle, red merle, red, and black. 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.
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Emma
Emma 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and between $800 - $1,050 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Our price includes a health check with the vet, first round of puppy shots, deworming, tail docking, dewclaw removal and lots puppy socialization in our home. We require a nonrefundable deposit on our puppies as it helps us know that that our puppies are going to a home that is going to love them no matter what.”
Contract & health guarantee
Emma 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 Emma 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 Emma directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Emma.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Prairie City, OR
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Roberts Field
More about Emma
Emma has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Emma was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Emma is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Strawberry Mountain 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
Skeeter, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Skeeter
Skeeter is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Emma decided to make her part of their program. Emma 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.
Ringo, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Ringo
Ringo is a male Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Emma decided to make him part of their program. Emma 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
Strawberry Mountain 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 Miniature Australian Shepherds.
Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Intestinal Cobalamin Malabsorption (IGS CUBN Exon 8), Border Collie Type, Intestinal Cobalamin Malabsorption (IGS), Australian Shepherd Type, Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Australian Shepherd Type
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).