I'm the breeder behind Integrity Aussies Tx located in Willis, TX. Our purpose is to cultivate a bloodline of Aussies that improve the lives of their owners, while staying true to their natural temperament and drive. Our promise is to never sacrifice quality and integrity for quantity as breeders. We prioritize temperament testing to ensure the right puppy goes to the right home.
About Kristen
With our passion directed by a compass of honesty and integrity, improving lives with every Aussie we raise is our mission.
What makes Kristen’s program special
We prioritize maintaining a manageable breeding program allowing individual socialization and temperament testing of each pup. Every puppy is adored and a part of our family from birth. Aligning the right puppy with the right owner is our priority.
Kristen is a member of a club
Dog Breeder Society
Kristen’s certifications & recognitions
Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing
Kristen 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.
Puppy prices range from $1,700 - $2,000 and include a deposit of $400.
“Price includes ASDR (American Stock Dog Registry)registration papers, one month of Trupanion Pet Insurance, health certificate ( if needed for flying), microchip, health-tested bloodline guarantee, Avidog Temperament Testing upon request, and inclusion in our Integrity Pup Community for the lifetime of your pup! Our deposits are broken down into two increments. One $100 Integrity Pup Waiting List Deposit is required to hold your place until litter is born, and/or litter is of age for selections. Only half of this first deposit is refundable, other half is not. A second deposit, of $300, is required when selection is made and confirmed by both Buyer & Breeder. This will hold your puppy until one week before the agreed upon pickup date when the remainder of the payment is due, unless otherwise approved, or contract is void and puppy is available to next person on waiting list.”
Kristen 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 Kristen 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 Kristen directly.
Our puppies are well-adjusted to a home environment, exposed to sounds and smells, temperament and drive tested, and socialized within safe limits before going home. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Socialized with other animals, Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Scent introduction, Socialized in new places, Socialized with children, Surface & tactile stimulation, Car rides, Various sounds, Intro to basic obedience, Intro to housebreaking, crate, different surfaces, sit, come and retrieve, nail trimming, brushing and clipper intro , Water Introduction, Scent Introduction, collar and leash introduction, Initiate No-Bite Training, We introduce collar and leash training, We begin potty training along with crate training & believe the two go hand in hand., We litter train our puppies by 4 weeks which makes crate training very easy., We play noise densensitizing music videos to expose your puppy to sounds that may otherwise trigger a negative response from your puppy (doorbells, fireworks, barking dog, children playing, men talking, etc.), Harness Walking, leash and collar training, socialized with people wearing hats and now masks, Car Rides, Puppy Culture , Outdoors, e.g. rain, car riding , crate training, Noise desensitized , Fireworks , Various Surfaces , Noises , Strangers, Structures, e.g. Climbing, Scents, Chew, e.g. Bone, Toys, e.g. Ball, Touch Desensitization, Early Neurological Stimulation, Grooming Desensitization, Household Desensitization, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Elderly, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Cats, and Socialized with Children.
All puppies are vaccinated, dewormed according to what is appropriate for their age and weight, and overseen by the vet for a health check before going home. Puppies are socialized through the Avidog methodology, with a focus of safe exposure at the forefront.
We send our puppies home with Initial potty training, Puppy starter kit, Toys, Food & treats, Vet records, Microchip, Registration, Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent, Welcome Home bag, Puppy Starter Kit, Puppy Leash, Volhard Personality Test, Puppy Collar, Trupanion Pet Insurance- One Month, Breed Club Registration, Sound and texture enrichment, Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Early Neurological Stimulation, Blanket with Littermates' and Mom's scents, Vaccinations, Toy with Mom's Scent, Microchip, Food Starter Bag, and Toy with Littermates' Scent.
Kristen offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
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.
Work with a trusted flight nanny or transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.
Why Kristen started breeding
After years of volunteering at a local shelter and seeing Aussies come through for having “too much energy”, my research began and it ultimately became my mission to cultivate a bloodline that would improve the lives of it’s owners, while also remaining true to it’s natural drive and temperament. We are here to provide resources and guidance long after the puppy goes home. We are here when you need us!
Kristen is a Preferred Good Dog Breeder
Preferred Breeders are recognized for their quick replies and exceptional buyer support.
Kristen has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Kristen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Kristen’s program has one size
Kristen’s Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary by litter based on the parent dogs.
Kristen’s program includes eight colors
Kristen’s Australian Shepherd puppies include red, red merle, blue merle, and black. Kristen’s Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include red, red merle, blue merle, and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Integrity Aussies Tx meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Miniature American Shepherd
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Miniature American Shepherd
About Riker
Riker is a male Miniature American Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kristen decided to make him part of their program. Kristen 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.
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Josey
Josey is a Small Standard Aussie, who has an incredibly vibrant outlook on life itself! She’s always ready for a good time, whether it be swimming, running, or playing pat-a-cake with my daughter! Having experience in the show ring, Josey trots with such ease to a gentle melody. We love that Josey always wears her smile, usually with her tongue hanging off to the side!!
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Stormie
Stormie was raised right here at Integrity! We adore her gentle disposition, and pure heart. She loves affection and to be near her people. She is as loyal as they come!
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Reno
Reno is a friend to all, temperament-tested, and proves to have a natural Aussie drive and temperament with a gentle disposition. The granddaughter of our Bandi, we are proud to have her with us! With her natural bobtail, she tells you how she feels with the swish of the tail! With Amber eyes that draw you in, Reno will capture your heart and hold on tight!
Good health testing
Animal Genetics Panel
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Arrow
Arrow is as bold as the markings on his coat! He is humble and kind, with a gentle disposition that works wonderfully with children! Arrow lives in a guardian home with a beautiful family who take him all over the US to share encouraging messages by capturing hearts through his agility performances. Born & raised right here at Integrity from our very own Bandi & Rip cross (The Wilderness Litter), we are very proud of how Arrow has matured! We are thrilled to be able to offer his genetics, but more importantly, his wonderful temperament to you!
Australian Shepherd
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Excellent level
Integrity Aussies Tx 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.
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.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation , Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not 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.
Adult Onset Neuropathy (AON), D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, DNA Disease Panel, DNA Coat/Trait Panel, X-Linked Progressive Retinal Atrophy 1, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, Early Onset Progressive Retinal Atrophy (EOPRA), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Australian Shepherd Type, Cystinuria Type II-A, Australian Cattle Dog Type, Intestinal Cobalamin Malabsorption (IGS), Australian Shepherd Type, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 12 (NCL12), Australian Cattle Dog Type, von Willebrand Disease III (vWD III), Full Embark Panel
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).
Hear what other owners say about working with Kristen to bring home their puppies.
Kevin T.
Mar. 2023
Kristen is an absolute pleasure to work with, and helped our family find the perfect companion! She and the tending breeders she trusts care deeply for the breed, and it shows by the amount of time...
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.