Eldorado Ranch Mini Aussies

Raised by Jennifer W.

Certified Breeder of Miniature Australian Shepherds

  • Certified Good Dog Breeder

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Eldorado Ranch Mini Aussies located in New Waverly, TX. Eldorado Aussies is a family-owned Mini-Aussie farm dedicated to maintaining the quality and breed character of the Mini Aussie. Bred as a working stock dog Aussies and Mini Aussies have strong herding and guarding instincts. They are exceptionally intelligent and loyal making great companions. Mini Aussies are tireless and enthusiastic workers. Due to their protective nature, they can be reserved with strangers but should not present as shy. Although they dominate their herds assertively, aggression or viciousness is not acceptable in the breed standard.

Jennifer’s experience

  • About Jennifer

    I fell in love with Mini Aussies when we got our first. Our girl Daisy was supposed to be a companion to my disabled husband, but she “picked” me. That meant finding Bear six months later, who was ideal for my husband Wes. We have never looked back. Our children are adults now and Wes and I love the environment that our home enjoys with breeding Aussies.

  • What makes Jennifer’s program special

    Our dogs are our family members, each with their own quirks and unique personalities. Puppies are raised in our home, in an environment where they are loved on every day, and introduced early to the idea of experiencing life as an opportunity. We strive to produce confident, healthy, and beautiful lifetime companions and family members.

Getting a puppy from Jennifer

Jennifer 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 $1,000 - $2,700 and include a non-refundable deposit of $250.

“Deposits can be placed by PayPal via our website, under the contact page, and are required to "HOLD" or "RESERVE" a puppy until they are ready to go home. Deposits can also be placed by PayPal via our website, eldoradoranchaussies.com/contact page. Or via venmo @Jennifer-Wagner-1017.”

Contract and health guarantee

Jennifer 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 Jennifer 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 Jennifer directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

Using Puppy Culture, starting at birth, puppies are handled daily by me. At two weeks, when eyes start opening, they are introduced to other family members and at 3-4 weeks, to safe toys like balls and tugs. At three weeks, they also learn to utilize a litter box and by five weeks, rarely miss. We also begin introduction/desensitization to unusual noises, via cd on low volume, over the course of the next few weeks, gradually increasing this volume. At 4-5 weeks we will allow visits from potential puppy buyers, with appropriate precautions and sanitization. Pups are introduced to outdoor covered areas at week 5-6 depending on weather conditions and to the grass and playing outside starting at 6-7 weeks. At 7 weeks we introduce a crate to their play area, and they learn it is a safe space and not a penalty box. By six weeks, they are spending 4-6 hours a day outdoors, weather permitting. They are taught to sit at age 5 weeks and introduced to softened kibble so that by age 7-8 weeks dry kibble is their single food source. For puppies that are with me longer, we also introduce a doggie door and outdoor potty training. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Litter Box Trained, Toys, e.g. Ball, Outdoors, e.g. rain, and Potty Training.

Puppy health practices

Pups receive their first vet visit within three days of birth. They are weighed every day, twice a day for the first two weeks to assure healthy babies. The puppy space at our home is cleaned and sanitized every day. Deworming starts at 2 weeks at home, as recommended by our veterinarian, and occurs every 2 weeks until 8 weeks. Second vet visits, at 6-7 weeks, pups are checked and first vaccinations provided. At 8-9 weeks, pups go for second vaccinations and first heartworm preventative and flea/tick prevention. No Eldorado Ranch pups have ever left our home with worms or other parasites. A schedule of required 1st-year veterinary care (3rd and 4th round vaccinations, rabies, etc) and preventive care is provided to each puppy buyer to assure all expectations are well understood.

Extras

We send our puppies home with Registration, Food & treats, Toys, and Puppy starter kit.

Bringing your puppy home

Jennifer offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.

Pick up your puppy in New Waverly, TX 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.

“We don’t ship our puppies but you are welcome to come to our home or, with payment in full in advance, we will meet you at the local (Houston Intercontinental IAH) airport.”

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 Jennifer

  • Why Jennifer started breeding

    We have a small ranch in New Waverly Texas and when we got our first two Mini Aussies and fell in love with the breed so wholeheartedly, we decided that we could commit our time to produce occasional litters of beautiful Mini Aussies with fabulous temperaments and health. After our first litter, we were forever hooked!

  • Jennifer has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years

    Jennifer was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

  • Jennifer’s program has one size

    Jennifer’s Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary by litter based on the parent dogs.

  • Jennifer’s program includes three colors

    Jennifer’s Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include red merle, black tri, and blue merle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Jennifer’s links

Jennifer is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Eldorado Ranch 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

Meet Jennifer's parent dogs

All breeds

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Parent health testing

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Eldorado Ranch 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.

  • Hip Dysplasia

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • 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.

  • 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).

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