I'm Christy M., the breeder behind Twisted Teal Aussies located in Gilmer, TX. We’re devoted to ensuring there are healthy Australian Shepherds for others to enjoy and we do so by responsibly growing this incredible breed. Our dogs are our passion, and we can't imagine spending our lives without them. We dedicated towards achieving excellence and healthy family pets, and we love to raise puppies and prepare them for their forever homes.
Q. & A. with Christy
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 and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Christy
Christy 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 between $800 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Typically the deposit is non refundable but I do make certain exceptions if it’s in the best interest of the pup.”
Contract & health guarantee
Christy 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 Christy 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 Christy directly.
Twisted Teal 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
Cherokee, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Cherokee
Cherokee is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Christy decided to make her part of their program. Christy 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.
Daisy, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Daisy
Daisy is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Christy decided to make her part of their program. Christy 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.
Dusty, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Dusty
Dusty is a male Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Christy decided to make him part of their program. Christy 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.
Scarlet, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Scarlet
Scarlet is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Christy decided to make her part of their program. Christy 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.
Willie, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Willie
Willie is a male Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Christy decided to make him part of their program. Christy 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
Twisted Teal 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.
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific)
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).