We will have a litter in the fall of 2008.
Please contact us for more information about our dogs, the breed in general,
or to be notified when we have a litter of pups.

"Sitting practice at four weeks."

In our most recent litters, we used some new “Puppy Prodigy” basic puppy training into our daily routine that will surely give the pups a head start! In addition to starting housebreaking, (At 4 weeks, they are already paper trained and are quickly learning to ring the bell to go outside!) we are working with the puppies on basic behavior skills. We are also introducing the puppies to crate training because it's a great help in house training. It also gives the puppy a safe place of its own so it gets accustomed to being confined for short periods of time and associates the crate/den with positive events.

Read more about “Puppy Prodigy” type training at http://www.puppyprodigies.org/Early%20Learning%20Focus.htm.

Enjoy these photos of previous litters.

The above photo is a litter of Shiner and Gibson's pups at 3 weeks - the photo below is a different litter at almost 4 weeks

This excerpt from one of our favorite websites - Dusty Boots Farm.
You will find their site very informative and their dogs are great examples of the breed standard.

Mini or Toy?
Mini Aussies are normally 14-17 inches in height and weigh 18-25 pounds. They are durable and full of energy, if bred correctly, truly just a smaller version of the standard Australian Shepherd. Owning a Mini Aussie is like having a permanent puppy - who will out grow the puppy stage and become one of the smartest dogs you will ever know! -You will be stopped everywhere you go as people inquire about your "puppy". Mini Aussies are an ideal package-a small dog with a big dog make up-no yapping, no whining and they're far from fragile. If you have kids and/or a busy lifestyle, we think Mini Aussies are tough to beat. Toy Aussies are very new, they are usually 11-14 inches and 10-20 pounds. Although not petite, they are still small animals and not an ideal match with little kids. If you are seeking a dog that will hang with you all day long-whether working hard or hardly working-and then sit in your lap all evening, the Toy Aussie is probably your best choice. Again, a real dog in a toy-sized package. However, a word of warning, you do have to be a social person to own a Toy Aussie, they are head-turners and strangers will stop you everywhere you go.

How Long Will They Live?
Small dogs tend to live longer than larger dogs so you can expect your new friend to be around for a good long time. Twelve to fourteen years is normal for Toy & Mini Aussies. The little extra price you pay for a good, healthy Toy or Mini Aussie is minimal compared to the joy and devotion you will receive in the years ahead.

Hendricks Mini and Toy Aussies Puppy Vet Schedule:

Newborn Checkup
Tail Dock/Dew Claw Removal (72 hours)
Worming (2, 4, 6, 8 wks)
Parvo/Combo shots (6 wks)
Microchip (AVID) (6 wks)
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Note: Shiner and Gibson are both small minis -borderline "Toys" at
14 inches tall and 16-20 lbs.
All of their puppies will be
small minis or toys.
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Deposits:
To hold your puppy selection before SEVEN weeks of age, we require a signed pre-purchase contract and a deposit of $350.

We accept cash, money orders, or credit card payment.

Contact us at hendrickshome@centurytel.net or call 512.618.3373 for more information.
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SHIPPING: We do not recommend cargo shipping for puppies, as this can be a traumatic experience for dogs - especially young pups, and they can be left for hours at airports if the weather is not within the required temperature ranges, etc.
The new owner may come here to pick up the pup and fly home with it in the passenger area of the plane.
(If you are flying from outside of Texas, we will meet you at the San Antonio or Austin airport at no additional charge).