Welcome To
Painted Blue Aussies
Est. 2016
We’re passionate breeders of AKC/ASCA Australian Shepherds and AKC Miniature American Shepherds—affectionately known as Mini Aussies—with a focus on quality, health, and amazing temperaments! Nestled in Salt Lake County, Utah, we raise happy, playful Australian Shepherd puppies and Mini Aussie puppies perfect for families, active individuals, and anyone looking for a loyal, fun-loving companion!
We Have Available Adult Australian & Mini Australian Shepherds
Are you hoping to skip the puppy stage? Consider the possibility of welcoming a loving and fully trained adult Australian Shepherd or Mini American Shepherd, also known as Mini Aussie, into your home and family. Keep an eye out for our occasional listings of available adults here!
Behind the scenes: Get to know us!
Welcome to Painted Blue Aussies! We are the Holbrook family, the team dedicated to raising Australian Shepherd puppies and Mini Australian Shepherd puppies in a loving family environment. With our children helping every step of the way, we create cherished memories while ensuring our pups are surrounded by love and care. We look forward to sharing our knowledge, experiences, and introduce you to our amazing dogs! Get to know us and explore how we do things here at Painted Blue Aussies!
The Painted Blue Crew: Meet Our Dogs
At Painted Blue Aussies, our sires and dams are the foundation of everything we do. Each dog is carefully selected with exceptional temperament as our top priority, followed by structure, beauty, intelligence, and overall soundness. All of our breeding dogs are fully health tested to ensure the long-term well-being of their puppies. We proudly breed both Australian Shepherds and Miniature American Shepherds—also known as Mini Aussies. While the two share similar origins and appearance, they are on the path to becoming distinct breeds.
Aussies with Tails: Embracing Natural Beauty
At Painted Blue Aussies, we proudly embrace the natural beauty of our Australian Shepherd puppies and Mini Aussie (Also known as Mini American Shepherd) puppies with a goal to leave tails intact. This decision reflects our commitment to the well-being and individuality of our puppies. We value transparency and honor our commitments; therefore, we adhere to stud contracts that require tail docking. There are occasions where a puppy is born with a natural bobtail, as we do have that gene in our program. Additionally, if a puppy is born with a tail that is kinked or folded, we do have those docked for their safety and long-term wellbeing.
