I'm the breeder behind Yaw's Mini Aussies located in Molalla, OR. In order to produce the best quality puppies, we breed with a focus on health, temperament, and structure. We are passionate about our dogs, and our love for them shines through in every aspect of our breeding program.
Newborn Miniature Australian Shepherds from Checks and Juniper
Born Nov. 2024. Ready Jan. 12
Newborn Miniature Australian Shepherds from Checks and Juniper
Born Nov. 2024
Ready Jan. 12
Kathleen 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 $1,400 - $1,800 and include a non-refundable deposit of $350.
“The price includes 2 year health guarantee, pedigree, information packet, dog food, leash, collar, current with shots and worming. goes toward purchase price.”
Kathleen 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 Kathleen 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 Kathleen directly.
From the very beginning puppies are handled and given lots of love. When the puppies start getting around we provide a litter box with wood pellet litter, so puppies learn right away to potty in designated area. We increase play area allowing them to learn to choose/go to their litter box to potty in. Around 6 weeks weather permitting they then uses the doggie door. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Car rides, Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Socialized with children, Socialized in new places, Scent introduction, Surface & tactile stimulation, Various sounds, Socialized with other animals, Steps , Bathing, grooming and nail trimming., Dog Door Training, And showed lots of love, Car Rides, Outdoors (when Weather permits), Puppy Culture , Outdoors, e.g. rain, Socialized with Other Animals, crate training, Various Surfaces , Toys, e.g. Ball, Household Desensitization, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Cats, Socialized with Children, Potty Training, Crate Training, and "No" Biting or Chewing.
Puppies are given all age appropriate vaccines and wormed regularly to insure health start.
We send our puppies home with Registration, Initial potty training, Vet records, Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Vaccinations, Puppy Leash, Puppy Collar, and Food Starter Bag.
Kathleen 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.
Kathleen is a Preferred Good Dog Breeder
Preferred Breeders are recognized for their quick replies and exceptional buyer support.
Kathleen has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Kathleen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Kathleen’s program has two sizes
Kathleen’s Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include tiny and miniature sizes. Sizes will vary by litter based on the parent dogs.
Kathleen’s program includes four colors
Kathleen’s Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include red, red merle, blue merle, and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Yaw's Mini Aussies meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Checks
Checks is a male Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kathleen decided to make him part of their program. Kathleen 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 Sunday
Sunday is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd over 2 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kathleen decided to make her part of their program. Kathleen 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 Seara
Seara is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kathleen decided to make her part of their program. Kathleen 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 Betty
Betty is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kathleen decided to make her part of their program. Kathleen 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 Token
Token is a male Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kathleen decided to make him part of their program. Kathleen 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
Good level
Yaw's 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.
Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1)
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 Kathleen to bring home their puppies.
Dan J.
Feb. 2024
Kathleen at Yaw’s Mini was very responsive and kept us updated. We love our puppy!