Zia Country Aussies
- Soccoro County, NM
- Responds within a few days
Upcoming litters
Expected Australian Shepherd litter
Due May 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm David and Karin H., the breeder behind Zia Country Aussies located in Soccoro County, NM. Hi! We're a small, family-run outfit featuring only 1-2 litters per year. Anchored in ASCA Foundation bloodlines, we strive to preserve the best qualities of this amazing all-around breed! Our ever-present goal is to offer warm, confident dogs who can add a unique richness to other families' lives.
Q. & A. with David and Karin
Why did you start breeding?
My pastor's wife has raised quality dogs (of another breed) for decades, and one day she asked us to watch over one of her expectant mother's while she was at work. I found it fascinating to watch the entire birthing process, and began to consider raising quality dogs myself. She and another top breeder became our mentors, and we embarked on this indescribably wonderful journey. We love it!What makes your program special?
Honesty and integrity! > Top quality ASCA parents. > Pup's lives begin inside our home, then later graduate to a roomy, safe yard to breathe clean country air! >> Each pup is hugged and loved on every single day! >> They acclimate to many sights/sounds, from horses to trains to big machinery. >> We're students of the breed, consistently trying to learn and improve. > Our pups are very friendly!What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black & white, red merle, black tri-color, and red tri-color. 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.
Lady Latigo
Went homeFemale
Lady Lariat
Went homeFemale
Lasso
Went homeMale
Rawhide
Went homeMale
Rio Grande Crossing
Went homeMale
Ricochet Mae
Went homeFemale
Rodeo Sweetheart
Went homeFemale
Ramblin' Rose
Went homeFemale
Rosetta
Went homeFemale
Riata
Went homeFemale
Ranch House Belle
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from David and Karin
David and Karin 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
"Price includes first vet check, shots & worming. Each pup goes home with their vet records; a schedule for future vet care; 2 servings of food; a blanket with mom's scent; & an ASCA registration app. Our puppies are priced based on markings and color. Conformation also plays a part."
Contract & health guarantee
David and Karin 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 David and Karin 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 David and Karin directly.
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 in new places
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from David and Karin.
Breeder's location
Meet in Soccoro County, NM
5381 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Albuquerque Sunport
5355 miles away
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Meet in Raton, NM
5179 miles away
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More about David and Karin
David and Karin has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
David and Karin was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
David and Karin’s links
David and Karin is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Zia Country 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
Tinker, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Tinker
Tinker is full of life! She is always alert and up for an adventure. I chose her for her outstanding ASCA bloodlines (Coronado ana Boyd Ranch, along with the amazing "Certik-Bertik" who is highly revered and awarded as the most versatile and agile Australian Shepherd in history. Tinker herself is high in herding instincts and never misses a chance to run the fence when our horses go by.
SweetPie, mom
Australian Shepherd
About SweetPie
Whelped by a quality breeder in Tennessee, SweetPie (originally named 'Moonpie') came to us via Indiana. Another top breeder there--who kept this dog for a year--had 3 livelihoods and way too much on her plate...so she made the very difficult decision to let this nice girl go. "I'm a sucker for the solid reds with copper trim," she said, "and I wanted so badly to be able to breed her." >>> Always painfully shy and borderline silent for unknown reasons, SweetPie needed another safe place to land...and we did plenty of communicating and documenting of "our-story" to convince that breeder that her girl would have a loving and patient home here. We eventually earned the breeder's trust, and Sweet Pie made an overland journey to us in July 2023. >> Thank the Lord we have had the time to invest in her, for SweetPie now accepts hugs, plus has found her voice! She's also developed a boatload of courage through whelping, and then fiercely protecting, her maiden litter of pups. We've had the pleasure of watching her grow into an exceptional mama, counting heads and making sure all her offspring are always safely rounded up. And she produced so many handsome puppies!! We are very proud of this lovely liver-red girl. 🐶
Parent health testing
Good level
Zia Country 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 Australian Shepherds.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, DNA Disease Panel, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 12 (NCL12), Australian Cattle Dog Type, Epidermolysis Bullosa (Eurasier), Intestinal Cobalamin Malabsorption (IGS CUBN Exon 8), Border Collie Type, Intestinal Cobalamin Malabsorption (IGS), Australian Shepherd Type, Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Australian Shepherd Type, Hereditary Ataxia, Cerebellar Ataxia, Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Craniomandibular Osteopathy (CMO), Cone Degeneration, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD)
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).
