Dusty Spring Australian Shepherds, LLC
Raised by Ashley D.
Certified Breeder of Australian Shepherds, Miniature American Shepherds, Miniature Australian Shepherds, Toy Australian Shepherds, and American Corgis
- 2 club memberships • Preferred Breeder
- 89% response rate • Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm the breeder behind Dusty Spring Australian Shepherds, LLC located in Pennsylvania. Our dogs are health tested and health certified to produce quality puppies. They live in our home and are a part of our family. Puppies are also raised in our home so they have constant social interaction and they become accustomed to daily activities.
Ashley’s experience
About Ashley
I'm Ashley and I've been a dog enthusiast since I could remember. I've always owned pets and I also spent a few years with a kennel, helping with whelping and preparing puppies for new homes. I met my first Aussie at a previous job and absolutely fell in love with their temperament and sweet personality. I love the fact that I get to share my love for the breed with new owners!
What makes Ashley’s program special
I am a small breeding operation. My dogs are raised in our home and the pups are socialized from the day they are born. I take great care to ensure the health (genetic and physical) are up to standards for both our adult dogs and the puppies. Not to mention they are a bit spoiled! We typically raise 3-4 litters each year.
Ashley is a member of 2 clubs
AKC, American Stock Dog Registry
Puppies
Belle (Auggie)
Female • Ready Apr. 29
American Corgi
Ariel (Auggie)
Female • Ready Apr. 29
American Corgi
Jasmine (Auggie)
Female • Ready Apr. 29
American Corgi
Cinderella
Female • Ready Apr. 29
American Corgi
Newborn & upcoming litters
Newborn American Corgis from Rip and Daisy
Born Mar. 2025. Ready Apr. 29
Expected Miniature Australian Shepherds from Rip and Denali
Due May 2025. Ready July 15
Planned Miniature Australian Shepherds from Rip and Willow
Due May 2025. Ready July 2025
Planned Toy Australian Shepherds from Rip and Cheyenne
Due July 2025. Ready Sept. 2025
Newborn American Corgis from Rip and Daisy
Born Mar. 2025
Ready Apr. 29
Expected Miniature Australian Shepherds from Rip and Denali
Due May 2025
Ready July 15
Planned Miniature Australian Shepherds from Rip and Willow
Due May 2025
Ready July 2025
Litter and program updates
Ashley D.
Litter update on 24 Jan. •
Rip and Winnie's litter
Ashley D.
Litter update on 23 Jan. •
Rip and Winnie's litter
Ashley D.
Litter update on 22 Jan. •
Rip and Cheyenne's litter
Getting a puppy from Ashley
Ashley 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. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. 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 range from $1,500 - $3,000 and include a non-refundable deposit of $550.
“Puppy prices are dependent on pedigree, gender, color and full registration (breeding/show contract), details will be given. Full registration is given on a discretionary basis and will be determined when a puppy is no younger than 4 weeks old. This will be a private agreement made between the buyer and seller, so please inquire about further details. Tails are docked, unless buyer requests a full tail by the time the puppy is 3 days old. Payment for that puppy must be made in FULL prior to the puppies age of 3 days. Deposit is a non-refundable reservation and/or holding fee in good faith that the buyer is fully committed to buying a puppy from our program. It is also transferrable to any litter and comes off the final cost of the puppy.”
Contract and health guarantee
Ashley 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 Ashley 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 Ashley directly.
What's included
Enrichment and socialization
At the beginning stages of their lives, the pups are introduced to Early Neurological Stimulation. As they age, our pups are handled daily by members of our family (dogs included). We interact with them by playing and teaching basic commands. They are also at the beginning stages of potty and crate training before they leave for their new homes. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Scent introduction, Socialized in new places, Car rides, Socialized with other animals, Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Daily handling, Socialized with other dogs, Socialized with children, Surface & tactile stimulation, Various sounds, Potty training, crate training, Socialized with Children, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Sound Stimulation, Household Desensitization, Grooming Desensitization, Touch Desensitization, Early Neurological Stimulation, Toys, e.g. Ball, and Chew, e.g. Bone.
Puppy health practices
Our pups receive a health certificate by 8 weeks of age from our veterinarian. They are also dewormed, microchipped and given vaccines on an age-appropriate schedule.
Extras
We send our puppies home with Registration, Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent, Puppy starter kit, Microchip, Initial potty training, Toys, Basic obedience & manners, Vet records, Food & treats, Puppy Starter Kit, Breed Club Registration, Certificate of Health, Food Starter Bag, Microchip, and Vaccinations.
Bringing your puppy home
Ashley offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
Pick up your puppy in Pennsylvania or nearby
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
Get your puppy dropped off to you
Work with a trusted transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at a meeting point close to home.
More about Ashley
Why Ashley started breeding
I spent a good part of the 5 years researching every aspect of the breed, it's character traits, genetics, and confirmation.
Ashley is a Preferred Good Dog Breeder
Preferred Breeders are recognized for their quick replies and exceptional buyer support.
Ashley has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Ashley was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Ashley’s program has two sizes
Ashley’s Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include tiny and miniature sizes. Sizes will vary by litter based on the parent dogs.
Ashley’s program includes 14 colors
Ashley’s Australian Shepherd puppies include blue merle and red tri-color. Ashley’s Miniature American Shepherd puppies include black tri, red tri-color, red merle, and blue merle. Ashley’s Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include black tri, red tri, red merle, and blue merle. Ashley’s Toy Australian Shepherd puppies include red tri, red merle, blue merle, and black tri. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Ashley is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Dusty Spring Australian Shepherds, LLC 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
Meet Ashley's parent dogs
All breeds
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Miniature American Shepherd
Daisy, mom
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
About Daisy
Daisy is a small American corgi. She is a sweet girl and loves to give kisses and go for walks. She is a red merle.
Good health testing
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific)
Willow, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Willow
Willow is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd almost 2 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ashley decided to make her part of their program. Ashley 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.
Good health testing
Neuroaxonal Dystrophy NAD, PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific)
Rip, dad
Miniature American Shepherd
About Rip
Rip is a black tri male with two blue eyes. He is 11" tall, approx 9 pounds. Non-merle and red factored Sweet personality, and a cuddly lap-dog type *Rip is being offered to select outside females (collection and AI only). Please message for details.
Good health testing
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific)
Denali, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Denali
Blue merle female with a heart of gold. She loves everyone and loves to play with puppies! She is 12.5" tall and about 15lbs.
Good health testing
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific)
Cheyenne, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Cheyenne
Cheyenne is a blue merle with two blue eyes. She is 11" tall, approx 10 pounds. She loves to cuddle and give kisses!
Good health testing
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific)
Parent health testing
American Corgi
Australian Shepherd
Miniature American Shepherd
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Toy Australian Shepherd
Good level
Dusty Spring Australian Shepherds, LLC 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 American Corgis.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), DNA Disease Panel, Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 3 (PRA-crd3)
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 Ashley to bring home their puppies.
Courtney P.
Nov. 2024
Ashley was such a wonderful person to work with in selecting a puppy for our home. She was patient with my questions and concerns and offered recommendations as needed. Once we selected our Pippa...
Robin D.
Jan. 2023
Dusty Spring Australian Shepherds were so incredible to work with!! They were happy to do FaceTime’s and always there to answer questions. I highly recommend them, and would absolutely use them again,...
Donna V.
Aug. 2022
Melbourne is doing great! A smart and happy pup!
