I'm Amanda E., the breeder behind The Beans Knees Farm located in Billings, MT. We love all of our animals and we take so much love and pride being able to share them. They have all been around children, dogs and a cat. We wish we could keep every single one of them but we are excited to see them grow and be raised!
Q. & A. with Amanda
Why did you start breeding?
I had never given it a thought until I brought my first Aussie home. Neville changed it all for us. He is an amazing dog, and has been such a great addition to our family and so has Molly. We just wanted to spread the love they have given us. We cannot wait for them to be loved and give as much love as their parents has.❤️
What makes your program special?
Our puppies have been bred with a great deal of consideration to temperaments. I have taken a lot of pride in knowing both Neville and Molly are well trained and very affectionate. We always get compliments on how well behaved they are. And hats off to them because they were born that way.
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, black tri, red tri, and red merle. 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.
Sirius
Went home
Male
Ginny
Went home
Female
Fred
Went home
Male
Lily
Went home
Female
Charlie
Went home
Male
Lupin
Went home
Male
George
Went home
Male
Kringle
Went home
Male
Berry
Went home
Male
Miles
Went home
Male
Cinnamon
Went home
Female
Chestnut
Went home
Female
Newt
Went home
Male
Joy
Went home
Female
Coal
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Amanda
Amanda 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 $600 - $1,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“ASDR registration will be available and dewormed. Will have a puppy bag ready with a bag of food and goodies for your pup! $200 non refundable for all pups.”
Contract & health guarantee
Amanda 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 Amanda 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 Amanda directly.
The Beans Knees Farm 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
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Australian Shepherd
Neville, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Neville
Neville is a male Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Amanda decided to make him part of their program. Amanda 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.
Molly, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Molly
Molly is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Amanda decided to make her part of their program. Amanda 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.
Good health testing
Wisdom Panel.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
The Beans Knees Farm 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.
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), DNA Disease Panel
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).
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.