Towkach Mini Ranch

Shelby T.

Breeder of Australian Shepherds

  • Yulee, FL
  • Responds within a few hours

Meet the breeder

I'm Shelby T., the breeder behind Towkach Mini Ranch located in Yulee, FL. As a family-based breeding program dedicated to raising Australian Shepherds with exceptional health, sound temperaments, and loving dispositions. Our focus goes beyond appearance—we carefully breed for stable personalities, intelligence, and overall well-being.

Q. & A. with Shelby

  • Why did you start breeding?

    2019, I got my first Aussie to do agility. I fell in love with the intelligence and loyalty. I want others to experience the joy of this remarkable breed, I began breeding Aussies with a focus on intelligence,temperament, and health. My goal is to produce well-rounded, healthy companions that can thrive in a variety of homes. Prioritizing responsible breeding practices and puppy placement.
  • What makes your program special?

    We focus on health, temperament, and intelligence, and stable personalities. Our puppies are raised in a family ranch environment with early socialization and individual attention. We take the time to understand each puppy’s unique personality so we can match them with homes where they will thrive. Every dog receives individualized care, early training, and love.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include blue merle and black 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.

Getting a puppy from Shelby

Shelby 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 between $700 - $900 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Puppies come with CKC registration, health certificate, and paperwork showing shot records and deworming. Puppies are the same price regarding color or sex. If you want breeding rights then the price varies.”

Contract & health guarantee

Shelby 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 Shelby 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 Shelby 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
      • 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
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Yulee, FL

4639 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Jacksonville Airport

4650 miles away

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Meet in Kingsland, GA

4634 miles away

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More about Shelby

  • Shelby has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 month

    Shelby was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.

  • Shelby’s links

Shelby is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Towkach Mini Ranch 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Towkach Mini Ranch 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.

  • Vet Wellness Exam

    A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.

  • 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).

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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.

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