I'm Kellye M., the breeder behind TK Standard, Mini, & Toy Aussies located in Nacogdoches, TX. We are family owned and operated. Our animals are part of our family. Each of our Australian Shepherd's have provided us with happiness, each with their own unique personalities. Our family started raising Aussie's as companions, but it turned into something much more than that. We are always looking at ways to improve our program with each and every litter.
Q. & A. with Kellye
Why did you start breeding?
I found great mentors to guide me! It has helped me build a network of responsible breeders that I can call on for advice at any time. I also developed a philosophy to do what is best for the buyer and to breed with integrity.
What makes your program special?
We specialize in making sure that each of our babies is matched with the perfect family. With each breeding, we strive to protect and promote a purebred quality dog. We strive to improve with every litter with genetics and breed characteristics.
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Australian Shepherd puppies include black, red merle, blue merle, and red. Miniature American Shepherd puppies include red tri-color, black tri, red merle, and blue merle. Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include blue merle, red merle, red, and black. Toy Australian Shepherd puppies include red, black, blue merle, and red merle. 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.
Rowdy-BTM
Reserved
Male
Mathis- BMM
Reserved
Male
Lucy - RTF
Reserved
Female
Annie - RMF1
Reserved
Female
Sir "Lance" A Lot
Went home
Male
Archer
Went home
Male
Stella
Went home
Female
Poppy
Went home
Female
Jasper aka Diesel
Went home
Male
Tucker
Went home
Male
"Chester"
Went home
Male
Miley- RMF
Went home
Female
SPRING- RTF2
Went home
Female
Bentley- RMM
Went home
Male
Legend -RTM
Went home
Male
SCARLET - RTF1
Went home
Female
Ruby-RMF
Went home
Female
Penny-RTF
Went home
Female
Shiner-RTM
Went home
Male
Beckham-BMM
Went home
Male
Macy-BMF
Went home
Female
Jett-BTM
Went home
Male
Kenzi Lou-BTF
Went home
Female
Ace-BTM
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Kellye
Kellye 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $500 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“All puppies are priced based upon breed standards.
Tri puppies range $1000-1800
Merle puppies range $1800-3000
Breeding rights are only offered on dogs that meet breed standards and clear genetics for an additional fee. We don’t ask for a deposit until you are an approved applicant.
PRE-LITTER DEPOSITS ARE REFUNDABLE OR TRANSFERABLE
POST-LITTER DEPOSITS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE
You will get a copy of the purchase agreement below after the deposit is received.
**We do not require a deposit to be on our waitlist.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kellye 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 Kellye 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 Kellye directly.
TK Standard, Mini, & Toy 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
Litter and program updates
Kellye M.
Litter update on 20 Dec. •
Glory & Rip babies! 🥰
Rip and Glory's litter
Kellye M.
Litter update on 20 Dec. •
Newborn pics of Glory x Rip babies!
Rip and Glory's litter
Kellye M.
Program update on 20 Dec. •
Holiday fun!
Kellye M.
Litter update on 18 Dec. •
Lily x Rip puppy count!
Rip and Lily's litter
Kellye M.
Litter update on 18 Dec. •
Glory babies arrived! These are mini babies 🫶🏻
Rip and Glory's litter
Kellye M.
Litter update on 15 Dec. •
Puppy count!
Rip and Glory's litter
Kellye M.
Litter update on 15 Dec. •
🎄Rumor x Reno babies arrived 12/12 🫶🏻 AKC Standard Aussies!
Reno and Rumor's litter
Kellye M.
Litter update on 14 Dec. •
It’s close to time!!
Rip and Glory's litter
Kellye M.
Litter update on 14 Dec. •
Babies arrived!
Reno and Rumor's litter
Kellye M.
Litter update on 13 Dec. •
Babies are arriving!
Reno and Rumor's litter
Parent dogs
All breeds
Australian Shepherd
Toy Australian Shepherd
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Rumor, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Rumor
Stout, blue merle female, nice square head and build- Duel registered AKC and ASDR
Good health testing
Neuroaxonal Dystrophy NAD, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +1 more.
Millie, mom
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Millie
Millie is a stunning red merle female with quite the personality! She stands at 13.75 inches tall and weighs 18 pounds, making her the perfect example of a petite and well-proportioned toy aussie. Born on February 3, 2021, Millie is full-panel clear through her parentage and NAD clear, ensuring her genetic health and suitable for producing exceptional puppies.
Millie resides in South Texas with Grace, my daughter, where she enjoys a life filled with love, play, and plenty of attention. Her calm temperament, intelligence, and striking merle coat make her an integral part of our breeding program, and we are excited about her contributions to our TK Aussie family.
✨ ASDR TK Call Sign Maverick at New Vision Pack is truly the total package! ✨
This stunning black tri male with minimal white and rich copper points is sired by Elite Champion Cross L Triple Threat at Double M and out of Chica. Maverick comes from strong BET lines and is clear on his full Australian Shepherd genetic panel.
He’s double registered with ASDR and AKC as a Miniature American Shepherd, carrying both beauty and pedigree in one impressive package. 💪🐾
Good health testing
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific).
Hallie, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Hallie
Hallie is a homegrown girl from Georgia and Creed. She is red-factored and full panel clear. She is nice, thick, and has an amazing demeanor and temperament. She is full panel clear, NAD Carrier, and has produced some really nice minimal white, nice babies.
Good health testing
Neuroaxonal Dystrophy NAD, Orivet Genetics, Full Breed Profile, +1 more.
Lily, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Lily
She is ASDR Mini Blue Merle Aussie. She was born in May 2023, she will be added to our breeding stock in 2025 pending all evaluations. Her bloodlines take her back to Timberline Kennel. We love this bloodline! She is 1/2 sister to River and Glory. She is red-factored. DM positive so all her puppies will be a DM carrier, we will breed her to a full panel clear male.
This is my heart dog! She is so loving, easy going, and ready to please. She is 16", a super thick coat and stout bone. She is AKC Registered Australian Shepherd and ASDR Mini Registered Australian Shepherd. She is red-factored and I think an excellent candidate to produce therapy dogs.
Our 3rd girl from Riverbark! We just can't get enough of these babies! She is a Red Merle Female, parents are Timberline River Runs Deep and Big City Giving Grace to Rustic Lace. She is from a litter of 6, She is AKC and ASDR registered. She will have full aussie panel and Penn Hip done before she is added to our breeding program. We expect to pair her with our red tri males! She has a sweet temperament and is built like a brick house!
He has a deep red color, good confirmation, two blue eyes, Timberline bloodlines, DM Carrier, and Excellent on hip testing. He is largest of his siblings, tends to throw small standards, large minis. He is thick, stout bone, mild tempered, always wanting to please. He has produced several beautiful babies with our two red merle females. We also ship cooled semen in the US-
Great health testing
Neuroaxonal Dystrophy NAD, PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), +1 more.
Lady, mom
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Lady
She is a wonderful girl! She is thick and stout built. She has a perfect ear set and temperament. Looking forward to her offspring. She has champion bloodlines!
Our keeper girl! Her pedigree is Chica X Cross L Triple Threat at Double M. She is ASDR Toy Blue Merle Aussie- She was born February 17, 2023, and she will be added to our breeding stock in 2025 pending all evaluations. She is a FULL PANEL CLEAR/ RED FACTORED blue merle! Her champion bloodlines include Cross L's, Waymire's, Tiny Distractions, and Double M. We are so excited to have Chica's legacy live on for years to come! She currently lives with my daughter Grace in South Texas. She will be expecting her first litter Summer of 2024.
We have waited patiently for the perfect small boy! He has the best temperament, super smart, nice ear set, green eyes (both of his parents were blue eyed ) so he will be a heavy BET producer. He is also full panel clear! 14.5 - 28 lbs
He is also double registered as AKC Mini American Shepherd.
She is a keeper girl out of our retired Cooper Creek Rory Cajun Shadow at TK and Blue Star's Singin Reba at SLA (Sassy Lil Aussies) She will join our lineup of dams Summer of 2023.
She is double registered with ASDR and AKC Mini American.
TK Standard, Mini, & Toy 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.
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.
Neuroaxonal Dystrophy NAD, Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD), DNA Profile, DNA Coat/Trait Panel, D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Kellye to bring home their puppies.
Stephanie D.
Verified owner · Nov. 2025
Kellye has always been tremendously responsive and made this process stress free and easy. However, beyond that, I want to touch on both of the beautiful babies we have gotten from TK Aussies. Pepper was our first baby/experience with TK Aussies. She is certainly a spicy pup, but was and is an absolutely delightful addition to our family. She’s so intelligent and sweet in her own spicy way. She revitalized our family after the tragically sudden death of our previous dog, Lucy. Once we knew we were ready to add a male puppy to our family, there was zero discussion, we were going to come to Kellye. Shiner has blended so well with Pepper, and it’s obvious they are going to be best friends. I cannot thank Kellye and the TK family enough for these two beautiful souls.
Kathleen W.
Verified owner · Nov. 2025
Kellye was wonderful to work with. From day 1 of Jasper’s birth until his gotcha day, I received weekly updates and/or pictures. When I had additional questions, she responded usually within a short period of time. TK Aussies provided me with a pup that was socialized, loved and great looking. The ease of going thru Good Dog was also a plus.
JD H.
Verified owner · July 2025
We had a fantastic experience working with Kellye! From the very beginning, she was incredibly knowledgeable and responsive—always happy to answer our many questions about our puppy, Lucy (Encore). She clearly puts a lot of care and intention into her breeding program, and it shows. Lucy came to us healthy, well-socialized, and with an impressively calm temperament for a young puppy. She slept really well through her first night in her new home, is already picking up on potty training, and has been such a sweet and easy addition to our home. The pickup process was smooth and stress-free, and Kellye was even flexible in meeting us at a convenient location. We’re so grateful for the wonderful start Lucy got—highly recommend Kellye if you’re looking for a breeder who truly does things the right way.
Anna H.
Verified owner · Mar. 2025
Working with Kelley was absolutely amazing. She sent us regular updates and we loved getting pictures leading up to us getting our girl. Hera is amazing and is already showing us how smart she is. Potty training is coming at an ease and she could sit on command within a day of us having her. I couldn’t recommend TK Aussies enough!
Wade V.
Verified owner · Mar. 2025
We had a wonderful experience with Kelley, Kennedy and Grace from an opportunity to meet prior to our commitment, to selecting the parents, then the birth of our little pup and final handoff. The level of communication preparing us for the future pup coming home but the excitement it generated within our home. I know when we are ready for our second Aussie, we will be contacting them. We are very happy with our little puppy, Skipper who will be going sailing with us one day!
MF
Melissa F.
Verified owner · Feb. 2025
We loved our experience with Kellye. We looked forward to our weekly updates/pictures along the way. Kellye was there to answer any questions and made the process so easy. Our little pup has been a wonderful addition to our family.