I'm Tonia J., the breeder behind Tonia Johnson's Toy and Miniature Australian Shepherds located in Howe, OK. We raise our dogs with love in our home. We have high expectations for our pups and strive to pair each one with a loving family. We cherish each of our dogs and puppies, and we do everything we can to make sure that they get the best lives possible. That includes everything from choosing healthy parents with good temperaments, Along with DNA health testing, to proper socialization and daily care, to placing them in loving homes with wonderful families.
Q. & A. with Tonia
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Toy Australian Shepherd puppies include black & white, red, black tri, blue merle, and red merle. Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include red & white, black & white, 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.
Dotty
Went home
Female
Tink
Went home
Female
Ace
Went home
Male
Scarlet
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Tonia
Tonia 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $600 - $1,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes a health guarantee, health certificate scheduled worming and all age appropriate vaccinations. It also includes limited ASDR registration.”
Contract & health guarantee
Tonia 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 Tonia 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 Tonia directly.
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
Food & treats
Registration
Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Tonia.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Howe, OK
987 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Northwest Arkansas National Airport
939 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Tonia can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Tonia
Tonia has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Tonia was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Tonia is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Tonia Johnson's Toy and 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
Rebel, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Rebel
Rebel is one of our favorite beloved 3rd generation home grown girls. We are so proud of strong Rimfire bloodline and their perfect conformation. Rebel is also a wonderful pet - so smart and so loyal and one of the best snugglers ever!
Buddy, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Buddy
Buddy is a gorgeous full of life little guy! His favorite pass time is play!! He is extremely athletic We have the best time just watching him. He is a happy dog and loves to show off while we shower him with good boys and belly rubs! Buddy had been DNA health tested on full Embark panel so we are sure that his puppies are happy and healthy when they get to their new homes.
Ruby, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Ruby
Ruby is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Tonia decided to make her part of their program. Tonia 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.
Killer, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Killer
Killer is a male Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Tonia decided to make him part of their program. Tonia 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
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Toy Australian Shepherd
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Tonia Johnson's Toy and 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.
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), 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).