Mini American Shepherd & Australian Shepherd Breeder in Utah
At Painted Blue Aussies in Utah, we raise Mini Aussies, the AKC-recognized Miniature American Shepherd, and AKC/ASCA Australian Shepherds. Our dogs are thoughtfully bred for health, structure, and exceptional temperament, and our puppies are raised in our home before joining families across the United States and around the world. Whether as devoted companions or promising performance and show prospects, we focus on producing sound, confident dogs you can be proud to own.
Our Commitment to Responsible Breeding
What Sets Painted Blue Aussies Apart
At Painted Blue Aussies, we are committed to raising Australian Shepherds with stable temperament, strong health, and sound structure. Our dogs are thoughtfully bred, carefully raised, and supported with responsible breeding practices.
🤝 Placed with Care
We carefully match puppies with families and lifestyles.
🏡 Raised in Our Home
Puppies are raised in a home environment with daily interaction.
📜 Recognized Breed Registries
Our dogs are registered with recognized registries such as AKC, ASCA, and ASDR.
🐾 Health Tested Parents
All breeding dogs complete recommended health testing.
Every Painted Blue Aussies puppy goes home with registration, health records, a puppy starter kit, and lifetime breeder support.
Meet Our Breeds
Mini Aussies
AKC Miniature American Shepherds
Australian Shepherds
AKC / ASCA registered
View Our Available Puppies
Mini Aussie puppies (AKC Miniature American Shepherds) and Australian Shepherd puppies occasionally available.
Available Adult Dogs
Not Everyone Is Looking for a Puppy
Sometimes the right match isn’t a puppy.
We occasionally place trained, well-loved adult Australian Shepherds and Mini American Shepherds in carefully selected homes.
Our breeding dogs are the foundation of Painted Blue Aussies. Each sire and dam is carefully selected for temperament, intelligence, structure, and overall soundness.
Every dog is health tested through OFA and/or PennHIP, and genetic panels to support well-balanced, healthy puppies for generations to come.
Our Dogs
The People Behind Painted Blue Aussies
We’re the Holbrook family behind Painted Blue Aussies, raising Australian Shepherds and Miniature American Shepherds, lovingly known as Mini Aussies, in a hands-on home environment.
Our puppies are raised with daily handling, structure, and real-world exposure so they grow into confident, well-adjusted dogs ready for life beyond our home.
Miniature American Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd: Two Breeds, Shared History
We proudly breed both Australian Shepherds and Miniature American Shepherds—also known as Mini Aussies or Toy Aussies. These two breeds were developed side by side for decades, often sharing pedigrees, sometimes registries, and overlapping purposes—but they also had distinct roles, traits, and intentions behind their development. While their structure standards remain quite similar, AKC recognition marked the beginning of a more defined separation in breed identity. If you’re curious about how they compare, we’ve put together an article that explores their shared history and subtle distinctions.
