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ATTENTION
BREEDERS! Breeders
need not contact me! I am very, very select on granting
breeding rights. My biggest nightmare is that a pup of
mine will end up in a puppy mill, where they are caged
for life. Buyers need to beware of puppy mills, since
even in this breed it is becoming a problem, just as it
is with other breeds. Due to my refusal to grant
breeding rights, except to a select few, I lose many
puppy sales, which is fine with me. I certainly enjoy
the sleep I get at night knowing that my fur children
are not in a bad environment. Otherwise, I wouldn’t - if
the fur kids I raised did not go to the wonderful pet
homes they deserve. Nothing is more rewarding for me
than watching a family holding their newly adopted fur
baby for the first time. I shed tears each time a pup
leaves, but they are truly tears of joy, since I know
that my pups are going to a better place, where they are
one of one, or one of two, and not one of many as they
are with me. The rewards continue as I receive pictures
back and can watch as the kids grow into beautiful
HEALTHY adults just as their parents are.
HEALTH POLICY:
All of my adults have had their hips x-rayed and their
eyes checked prior to being bred. If you receive a puppy
from me, and it dies of an inherited defect within the
first 3 years (per your Veterinarian’s written record),
your puppy is replaced. At my discretion, I would
possibly replace the pup beyond that period, after
speaking with your Vet, but up to 3 years is definitely
guaranteed.
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BLACK/RED
TRI MINIS:14 to 16” & 20 to 30
lbs-------------------$600.00 TO $900.00
RED MERLE AND BLUE MERLE MINIS (above size)-------------
$700 TO $1000
BLACK/RED TRI TOYS: 12 to 13.7 “ & 13 to 20
lbs-----------------$800 TO $1100
RED MERLE/BLUE MERLE TOYS (same size as
above)------------$900 TO $12000
BLACK/RED TRI SMALL TOYS/TEACUPS (under 13
lbs)---------$900 TO $1300
RED MERLE AND BLUE MERLE TOY/TEACUPS (under 13 lbs)$1000
TO $1400
Regarding
pricing: I
could have 2 pups in the same litter priced differently
due to the fact that one might be “pet” quality and the
other “show” quality. The pet quality pups will be
loving and wonderful, but possibly their earset is not
the best OR their topline isn’t perfect. Possibly their
bite is not a scissor bite required by the show ring,
and is instead level (allowed in the Standard size
Aussie but not mini or toy show ring) or slightly
undershot. Regardless, you would never see it isn’t
perfect unless you lifted the lip for inspection. The
minor bite issues will not effect the pup’s eating or
looks but makes him “PET” quality. Even in the Standard
size Aussies, the earsets can be wild (look at “The
Australian Shepherd” magazine at pet stores), with one
ear up and one down, or even both ears up. However, for
the show ring, we need a certain earset, so without that
the pup becomes “PET”quality. He/she will make a great
pet but just is not a pup for the show ring. Those
looking for a highly intelligent SMALL pet will enjoy
the pup with an earset not perfect just as much as they
would his “SHOW” quality sibling. The majority of the
Toy Aussie breeders (excepting the show kennels) price
the pups who have faults (per the breed standard) the
same as they price the show pup, because they often
don’t know the difference. Most do not do health
clearances on the adults, either, and they are asking
the same price for pups that the show kennels are
asking. So, if you are looking for a nice Toy Australian
Shepherd, and I do not have what you are looking for, I
will gladly forward your request over to a reputable
toy/mini Aussie breeder. We have some great breeders,
and there is no reason for anyone to get an unhealthy
pup - just stay away from puppy mills! You might save
$200.00 initially, but that savings could dwindle
quickly with an unhealthy pup! |
© Copyrighted 2007 All Rights Reserved
by City Slicker Ranch
Last Updated
03/31/2008
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