I'm K & K, the breeder behind Whiskeytown Aussies located in Shingletown, CA. The heart behind Whiskeytown Aussies—where pups are raised with purpose. My partner and I pour our whole soul into each litter, raising smart, soulful, stunning babies who are deeply loved from day one. Extra? Maybe. But that’s what makes them extraordinary.
Q. & A. with K & K
Why did you start breeding?
It all started with a fierce love for the breed and a drive to make it better. We raise pups who are healthy, strong, and steady — the kind who steal hearts and keep ‘em. They’re raised with endless love, early social smarts, and just enough extra magic to light up your life (and your couch).
What makes your program special?
It starts with the parents — all fully DNA & NAD tested — chosen not just for structure and health, but for heart and temperament. I stay home full-time with each litter, supporting mamas, loving babies, and guiding early social & sensory enrichment. These pups are raised right — in my home, by hand, and with a lot of love. Raised hands-on with love every step of the way — from our home to yours!
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our 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 Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include black & white, red & white, blue merle, black tri, red tri, red merle, red, and black. Miniature American Shepherd puppies include red & white, black & white, red tri-color, black tri, black, red merle, blue merle, and red. 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.
Duke
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 6
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 7
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Ember
Went home
Female
Willow
Went home
Female
Onyx
Went home
Female
Theodore
Went home
Male
Blaze
Went home
Male
Ivy
Went home
Female
Rust
Went home
Male
Latte
Went home
Female
Mochi
Went home
Male
Chai
Went home
Male
Matcha
Went home
Female
Boba boy
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from K & K
K & K 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,100 - $3,100 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Parents DNA & NAD tested. Puppies come AKC/ASDR registered, microchipped, dewormed, up-to-date on vaccines. Healthy, well-bred pups with balanced temperaments! Deposit is to secure your puppy and is put towards total balance at puppy pick up.”
Contract & health guarantee
K & K 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 K & K 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 K & K directly.
Whiskeytown 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
Litter and program updates
K & K
Litter update on 20 Nov. •
Outside time — on a budget! Pups got an hour or two this afternoon. Back inside we go, felt raindrops as I wrote this 🤪☔️
Theo and Arctic's litter
K & K
Litter update on 18 Nov. •
Puppies have officially infiltrated my bed via the stairs — no going back 🤣😈👀
Theo and Arctic's litter
K & K
Litter update on 17 Nov. •
So ‘eyebrows’ thought it was cute to roll around in sap. And it was. He actually didn’t mind the oil bath in the sink either — little champ!
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Theo and Arctic's litter
K & K
Litter update on 11 Nov. •
Watching Arctic be a first time mommy has been such a joy. Motherhood fits lovely on her — it’s giving teen mom vibes a little, but in a goofy “what are we doin? Ok? Ya? Got it… I think.” kind of way 🤣❤️ She’s a puppy at heart, just like Theo. With them paired it really makes a well-balanced personality. A ‘forever-puppy-at-heart’ feel to the pups already. I absolutely love their temperaments. 💯👌🏼
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Theo and Arctic's litter
K & K
Litter update on 11 Nov. •
Too many videos — and gooddog takes too long to upload but we shall wait bc they’re so worth it ❤️✔️
Theo and Arctic's litter
K & K
Litter update on 11 Nov. •
Pups are officially in party mode — with their leader Soli 😂
Theo and Arctic's litter
K & K
Litter update on 06 Nov. •
Theo doesn’t realize just how big his booty is! Nearly took out 3 puppies with one swoop 😆
Theo and Arctic's litter
K & K
Litter update on 06 Nov. •
His eyebrows are a full statement 🤨🤣 SO dramatic!
Theo and Arctic's litter
K & K
Litter update on 06 Nov. •
The pups have officially started their boots on the ground, pure chaos era — full throttle, as fast as their little puppy legs can go! ❤️
Theo and Arctic's litter
K & K
Litter update on 27 Oct. •
Theodore :)
Theo and Arctic's litter
Parent dogs
Axle, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Axle
Axle is a male Miniature Australian Shepherd almost 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, K & K decided to make him part of their program. K & K 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.
Rip, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Rip
Rip is a male Miniature Australian Shepherd over 2 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, K & K decided to make him part of their program. K & K 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.
Arctic, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Arctic
Arctic
15” | 30 lbs
Paired with Theo
Arctic is a heart dog in every sense of the word — gentle, goofy, and endlessly loving. She’s exceptionally bright and eager to please, with that perfect balance of drive and sweetness.
Compact and sturdy with a short, stout build, Arctic’s presence is instantly captivating. Her brilliant blue eyes seem to look straight through you, reflecting her calm, soulful nature. She’s the kind of dog who brings light and comfort wherever she goes.
Arctic is a beautiful blend of brains, balance, and affection. She’s the perfect complement to Theo, and together they’ve begun their own line while continuing the legacy of our cherished Whiskey × Lily foundation lines.
Theo, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Theo
Theo
17.5” | 36 lbs
Sire: Rip • Dam: Bee
Grandsire: Whiskey • Granddam: Lily
Theo is the epitome of what we envisioned from our Bee × Rip pairing — and then some. Compact and athletic with a strong, balanced frame, he carries himself with effortless confidence and agility.
His rare split double blue eyes — half blue, half brown in each — are a signature trait passed down through generations, originating from his grandsire Whiskey. Both eyes mirror identical flecks, a distinctive and sought-after feature that has become a hallmark of our program.
Theo is exceptionally intelligent, intuitive, and soulful. He’s quick-witted with a “forever puppy” spark, playful yet thoughtful, and naturally magnetic — a dog everyone falls for. Agile and driven when working, but mellow and affectionate when resting, he embodies the versatility and heart we strive for in every pairing.
The culmination of years of intentional breeding and careful selection, Theo represents our commitment to producing Aussies that excel in mind, body, and spirit — dogs who not only shine in the ring or field, but also light up the lives around them.
Lily, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Lily
Lily will be a retired breeding dog as this was her last litter! For her future she gets to be the *auntie* to all future pups! She had an excellent run! 🤎
Charli, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Charli
Charli is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd almost 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, K & K decided to make her part of their program. K & K 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.
JoBu, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About JoBu
JoBu is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd over 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, K & K decided to make her part of their program. K & K 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.
Bee, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Bee
Bee is a puppy at heart always. She is very mellow but still gets her bursts of energy. She is the most intelligent dog I’ve ever owned. She’s nothing short of perfection and is an excellent mama pup to have in our program. Her first litter was amazing and we expect nothing less from her in the future!
Whiskey, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Whiskey
Whiskey is the most goofy daddy dog in our program! He’s definitely got a personality on him. Extremely intelligent, curious, playful with strong drive. He’s has an amazing build, muscular, solid. He passes down his unique flecked/marbled eyes to his pups. He has very strong genes and it’s really neat to see them in his babies. He is an amazing attribute to our program!
Parent health testing
Miniature American Shepherd
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Whiskeytown 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 American Shepherds.
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.
Neuroaxonal Dystrophy NAD, 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with K & K to bring home their puppies.
Kailee R.
Verified owner · June 2025
I truly don’t even know where to begin, because no amount of words could ever fully express the gratitude and love I have for Kayla and the life-changing impact she has had on me. Through this journey, Kayla didn’t just give me two dogs—she gave me two soulmates, two pieces of my heart that I didn’t even know were missing until they were in my arms.
From the very beginning, working with Kayla was a dream. She is kind, knowledgeable, honest, and genuinely cares about each and every one of her dogs—and the families they go to. Her passion for breeding is rooted in love and integrity, and it shows in every detail, from the health of the puppies to the way she nurtures them with such care and intention. She took the time to get to know me, to understand my lifestyle, and to match me with dogs that would become my perfect companions. And she didn’t just stop at handing them over—she stayed present, supportive, and has become a lifelong friend through it all.
The two dogs I’ve brought home from her are nothing short of magical. They are the best thing that has ever happened to me. They bring light, laughter, and healing into my life every single day. They have taught me what unconditional love looks like, and they are a constant source of joy, comfort, and purpose. I don’t just see them as pets—they are my heart, my anchors, and my greatest gifts.
Meeting Kayla through Good Day was truly one of the biggest blessings in my life. She is more than a breeder—she’s someone who pours her soul into what she does and who forms deep, genuine connections with the people and pups she brings together. Because of her, I now have this ever-lasting friendship with someone I admire and adore, and two dogs who are my entire world.
If I could give her a million stars, it still wouldn’t be enough. There isn’t a recommendation strong enough to reflect how much I believe in her and the experience she provides. If you’re lucky enough to get a dog from her, know that you’re not just getting a puppy—you’re gaining a lifetime of love, a true family member, and someone who will forever hold a special place in your heart. I also almost guarantee you will want a second one!
Thank you, Kayla. From the deepest part of my soul, thank you for everything.
keith r.
Verified owner · June 2024
Kayla was amazing through the entire process of getting my Mini Aussie! She sent me constant updates, pics, videos, everything! She also went above and beyond and provided me with diaper pads, food, blankets, etc. When I brought my puppy home, I quickly realized she had already been potty trained too. I am so grateful for Kayla and how dedicated she is. You can truly tell she is very passionate about the dogs.
Judy G.
Verified owner · June 2023
Whiskeytown Aussies was a pleasure to deal with. Updated about the puppy I selected regularly. And the day of pickup went great. Had puppy checked by my vet and he received an excellent report.
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Debbie W.
Verified owner · Aug. 2024
Kayla is wonderful to work with. Kept us posted on Kali's growth with pictures and chats while we waited to becable to bring her home. I might add that Kayla did all of this while being evacuated with all the adults and babies due to a major wildfire. Since bringing Kali home Kayla has been readily available to answer questions. We are so happy and blessed to have found Whiskeytows Aussies and adding Kali AND Kayla to our family.
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Serena D.
Verified owner · May 2024
We are so thankful we decided to go with a responsible breeder with Whiskeytown Aussies. Kayla was extremely informative and answered all our questions thoroughly during the first 8 weeks. She sent weekly updates, photos, and videos as we waited to pick up our baby girl. She was knowledgeable, informative, professional and pleasant to work with! We love our puppy! She is everything you said she would be and more! We are so grateful for everything you do! Highly recommend Kayla with Whiskeytown Aussies for your next pup!