The Darling Pup

Darla B.

Breeder of Miniature Australian Shepherds, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, and Companion Crosses

  • Georgetown, TX ·
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Meet the breeder

I'm Darla B., the breeder behind The Darling Pup located in Georgetown, TX. The Darling Pup is a small, intentional family program near Austin, Texas. Our select F1 Aussalier, AKC Cavalier, and ASDR Toy/Mini Australian Shepherd litters are few, thoughtfully planned, and raised in our home with daily care, socialization, and one-on-one love.

Q. & A. with Darla

  • Why did you start breeding?

    There is nothing like the love and companionship of a dog, and we are dedicated to brightening people's homes through this connection!

  • What makes your program special?

    Our program is intentionally small and hands-on. Puppies are raised in our home with daily handling, ENS, crate exposure, potty foundations, and thoughtful exposure to household sounds, children, textures, and new experiences. We focus on helping each puppy grow into a confident, well-loved companion before joining their forever family.

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include tiny and miniature sizes. Companion Cross puppies are small size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat types in your program?

    Companion Cross puppies have long coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include blue merle, black tri, red tri, and red merle. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppies are black and tan. Companion Cross puppies include black and white, blue, and black and tan. 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.

Getting a puppy from Darla

Darla 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.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Darla partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“We take great care in matching each puppy with the right family. Temperaments become more clear around 6–7 weeks, and we help families choose based on personality, lifestyle, and fit — not just size or appearance. This is also why our puppies are priced the same within each litter. A completed website application is required to be considered, and we reserve the right to decline any placement if we feel it is not the best fit for the puppy.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $650 non-refundable deposit and between $1,350 - $2,850 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Includes AKC or ASDR registration, 2-year health guarantee, vet exam + health certificate, first vaccines, deworming, rear dewclaws removed only, microchip with lifetime subscription, full take-home bag, 30 days pet insurance, and lifetime support. This amount will be deducted from the total cost of the puppy. Please note this is non refundable and final remaining balance is owed prior to pick up of puppy.”

Contract & health guarantee

Darla 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 Darla 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 Darla 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
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Food & treats
      • Toys
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Initial potty training
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Georgetown, TX

5284 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Austin–Bergstrom Airport

5299 miles away

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Meet in Dallas, TX

5129 miles away

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More about Darla

  • Darla has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 years

    Darla was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

Darla is a trusted Good Dog breeder

The Darling Pup 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

All breeds

Toy Australian Shepherd

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Parent health testing

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Companion Cross

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

The Darling Pup 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 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.

  • 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 Certification (CAER, 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 (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.

  • Patellar Luxation

    Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.

  • Full Embark 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Darla to bring home their puppies.

  • Ashlee S.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2026

    We had an amazing experience purchasing our puppy Clover through Good Dog with Darla. From the very beginning, the entire process was transparent, organized, and gave us confidence that we were working with a responsible breeder who truly cares about her dogs and the families they go to. Communication was excellent throughout the entire process, and every question we had was answered promptly and thoroughly. We even had the opportunity to video call and meet Clover before bringing her home, which made us feel so much more connected to her and comfortable with the whole process. Clover arrived healthy, happy, well-socialized, and clearly raised with so much love and care. We also really appreciated all of the health information, records, and guidance we received, which made bringing our new family member home so much less stressful. Darla truly went above and beyond for us. She personally made the effort to fly Clover all the way to San Diego and drop her off with us, which meant so much to our family and made the entire experience incredibly special. It was clear from the beginning that Clover’s well-being and happiness were her priority. Good Dog made it easy to connect with such a wonderful breeder and gave us peace of mind throughout the entire process. We couldn’t be happier with Clover and feel incredibly lucky to have found her. We would absolutely recommend Good Dog and Darla to anyone looking to add a furry family member to their home. Our experience was truly wonderful from start to finish! ❤️🐾

    Brittni T.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2024

    We came across this breeder through a Facebook posting. We decided to adopt our puppy in less than 24 hours and Darla was so easy to work with and went above and beyond to make sure we were ready to take our puppy home. We were given a binder with tons of amazing resources and a go bag with everything we needed. We didn’t even need to go to the store to buy anything for her first night. This was the best experience we have ever had purchasing a puppy. They have the sweetest family and I know our puppy was very well loved before we brought her home. I would recommend this breeder to anyone looking to add a new fur baby to their family.!

  • Lauren S.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2024

    We recently adopted our precious Tinker, a companion breed Aussalier, from Darling Pups and are beyond grateful and overjoyed to have the most loving, affectionate, playful, super smart and sweetest pup imaginable in our lives. Darla is an incredibly nurturing, thoughtful, responsible and dedicated breeder - and it was clear how much Darla and her family love their doggies and take such special care of the puppies they so carefully match with families and forever homes. Darla made the entire adoption process a breeze and delight. She answered all of my questions, emails, calls and texts promptly and held our hands every step of the way. She took the time to get to know us, by video chatting and meeting in person, which showed us how important it was for Darla to not just find the right pup for our home and lifestyle, but to make sure we were the right fit for her precious pups. She knew we were the family for Tinker. And Tinker completes our family unit so perfectly. Darla also went above and beyond with all of the valuable resources, information, tips, tricks and guidance she provided to help us prepare for our new puppy. She is extremely organized and also helped us tremendously when prepping for our flight home with Tinker. She gave us a take home bag packed with absolutley everything a person may need when traveling with a puppy - for any situation. Pee pads, chew toys, treats, food, ziploc bags, Tinker's favorite blankets, and all of her records and breeder info in a neat binder. She also recommended that we mail the airline carrier to her house beforehand, so she could dedicate some time to help Tinker get comfortable with the carrier. By the time we took Tinker with us on our flight home, she was already used to the carrier and she slept the entire flight home, safe and cozy, thanks to Darla. Tinker has also adjusted beautifully to her new home, is so playful and affectionate with our kiddos, and is enjoying meeting our extended family and friends. She is calm and confident in new environments and when meeting new faces - thanks to the love, care, socializing and training provided by Darla and her family. We feel so lucky to have met Darla and her amazing family, and to have our sweet Tinker as part of ours now.

    erin b.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2024

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    We had the most amazing experience with Darla at The Darling Pup! Darla invests all of herself into her puppies, loving them and teaching them all the way until pick-up day. She shared so much information, updates, and photos with us - she is very knowledgeable and willing to help with all of our questions. She is truly the most dedicated and conscientious breeder - we feel so lucky to have found her and could not recommend her more. Not only did we bring home the sweetest little pup, but Darla also had a go-bag ready for us, replete with a binder of her health information, training guidance, snack samples, food, insurance info. We love our little Aussalier! Thank you Darla!

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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.

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.

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.