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Sunset Hill Mini & Toy Aussies


Mini Aussie Colors Explained: A Simple Guide for Families
Learn the most common Mini Aussie colors, including blue merle, red merle, black tri, red tri, bi-color, copper points, and blue eyes in this simple family-friendly guide.

Jill
3 days ago5 min read


15 Questions to Ask a Mini Aussie Breeder Before Adopting a Puppy
Not all Mini Aussie breeders raise puppies the same way. Before placing a deposit, ask these important questions about health testing, property visits, mama dogs, daily puppy routines, temperament matching and long-term support.

Jill
Oct 618 min read


When Your Best Friend Comes Home: A Spotlight on Archie (Pepper x Oakley) & Millie (Moxie x Dante)
Meet Archie and Millie, two SSH Aussies who found the best kind of friendship. See how these two best friends grew into the perfect family duo!

Kendra
Oct 13 min read


Zoey & Phoebe: Big Love, Little Legs - A SSH Aussie Spotlight
Meet Zoey, a loving Australian Shepherd, and her Mini Dachshund sister Phoebe living in Cincinnati, OH! From happy spins to wrestling matches, these best friends do it all.

Kendra
Sep 174 min read


The Neighborhood is More Rewarding Than You: Leash Training for Aussies
Turn neighborhood walks into training adventures! Learn leash skills, heel position, calm behavior, and polite greetings for a happier, better-behaved Aussie.

Kendra
Sep 86 min read


Mateo "Paddle Paws" Squish: Captain of the Kayak - A SSH Aussie Spotlight
Meet Mateo, a Mini Aussie adopted from Sunset Hill Aussies now living in Ann Arbor, MI, who loves kayaking, ball chasing, and outdoor adventures with his family.

Kendra
Sep 33 min read


Part 4, Mini & Toy Aussie Mental Stimulation - Fall Edition
Fall is one of the very best seasons to enrich your Mini Aussie.
The weather is cooler. The world smells different. Leaves crunch under their paws. Pumpkin patches pop up everywhere. Even a simple walk becomes a brand-new adventure.
Here's the best part…
Enrichment doesn't have to be expensive.

Jill
Sep 17 min read


Are Aussies High Maintenance? An Honest Answer From Someone Who Lives With Them
Aussies are not necessarily high maintenance—but they are too smart to raise on autopilot. Here is what they actually need to become calm, happy, well-balanced family dogs.

Jill
Aug 257 min read


Chief Tennis Ball Retrieval Officer (AKA Cooper) - SSH Aussie Spotlight
Meet Cooper, a Black Tri Mini Australian Shepherd adopted from Sunset Hill Aussies now living in Mason, OH! A fun update on personality, training, and daily life.

Kendra
Aug 202 min read


How to Stop Your Aussie From Herding Your Kids
A well-trained Aussie can watch children run, bikes roll past, balls bounce, doors open, and everyday family life happen without feeling responsible for controlling every moving object.

Jill
Aug 1811 min read
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