Yaw's Mini Aussies

Kathleen Y.

Breeder of Miniature Australian Shepherds

  • Molalla, OR

Meet the breeder

I'm Kathleen Y., the breeder behind Yaw's Mini Aussies located in Molalla, OR. In order to produce the best quality puppies, we breed with a focus on health, temperament, and structure. We are passionate about our dogs, and our love for them shines through in every aspect of our breeding program.

Q. & A. with Kathleen

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our puppies include tiny and miniature sizes. 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.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Kathleen

Kathleen 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 $350 non-refundable deposit and between $1,050 - $1,450 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The price includes 2 year health guarantee, pedigree, information packet, dog food, leash, collar, current with shots and worming. goes toward purchase price.”

Contract & health guarantee

Kathleen 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 Kathleen 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 Kathleen 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
      • Scent introduction
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Food & treats
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Initial potty training
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Molalla, OR

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Boise Airport (Boise Air Terminal) (Gowen Field)


Flexible meeting point

Kathleen can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Kathleen

  • Kathleen has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

    Kathleen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Kathleen’s links

Kathleen is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Yaw's Mini 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Yaw's Mini 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.

  • Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), 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 Kathleen to bring home their puppies.

  • DJ

    Dan J.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2024

    Kathleen at Yaw’s Mini was very responsive and kept us updated. We love our puppy!

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