Miller Hill Aussies

02/14/2026

A few pics of our gorgeous 8 week olds. These pups are very social and people-oriented. They're going to make some families very happy!

Bonnie x Fly
DOB 12/18/25
Estimated 15" - 18"
ASDR registration

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09/10/2025

07/20/2025

Note to Perspective New Owners

One of the benefits of getting a new family member from a preservation breeder is the expectation of a higher level of professionalism, skill, knowledge and experience. All of these traits are designed to provide a dog to you that has been bred to preserve specific breed traits, and hopefully health and longevity.

In order for this to work however there are certain expectations that are your responsibility as a new owner.

1. When you commit to a litter, it is very important that you mean it; that your word is your bond. Or breeders will start imposing non-refundable deposits..again. When you commit to a puppy, the breeder has likely turned away other equally wonderful families. If you decide you don't want a puppy hours before the puppy is due to go to your home, it can cause catastrophic consequences for the breeder and the puppy.

2. You don't list yourself as eligible for a puppy with multiple breeders. Find a breeder that you connect with; a breeder that is knowledgeable and skillful; one that will be there for you, long after you take your puppy home. The world of breeders is small. When you behave poorly with one breeder, that experience is easily shared with other breeders. You will be held accountable.

3. If you are experiencing stress, trauma, uncertainty or drama in your life...it is NOT a good time to get a puppy. While it may be a distraction for you and your issues, it is a disaster for the puppy to bring it into that home situation; and potentially a disaster for the breeder. Thinking that a puppy will be a suitable distraction for your issues is an incredibly misguided reason for getting a new animal in your life.

4. If you have questions about the suitability of this puppy for your or your family, CALL THE BREEDER. These are discussion that should occur BEFORE you commit to a puppy. Asking questions from others who are unaware of the breed, dogs in general, or others will less credentials than the breeder is not the answer, nor will it give you the best solution.

07/20/2025

Preventing unwanted litters is a goal we all share—but it's time to rethink the surgical approach. Hysterectomies and vasectomies, which preserve hormonal balance, can safely be performed as early as 8 weeks of age, making dogs sterile without disrupting their natural hormones.

In this study, researchers looked at whether the age at which dogs were spayed or neutered, meaning how long they were exposed to their natural s*x hormones, affected how healthy they were in old age. They studied a group of long-lived pet dogs to learn what helps dogs live longer, healthier lives. Dogs with the fewest age-related health problems were considered the most “robust.”

The results showed that both male and female dogs who kept their hormones longer (i.e., were spayed or neutered later) were 3 to 10 times more likely to be healthy in old age compared to those altered earlier. Once hormone exposure and age were taken into account, there was no difference in old-age health between males and females.

This study highlights how important s*x hormones may be for staying healthy later in life and shows that early-life decisions—like when to spay or neuter—can have long-term effects on health.

07/13/2025

I have been preaching this for decades. There are always people who will argue with the facts, but as a former groomer I've seen the damage done by shaving a double coat. It's never necessary unless a medical condition requires it. And it looks just plain awful. ☹️

07/12/2025

Schroeder and Storm are putting on their morning performance. What a couple of goobers! He's such a fun puppy!

07/11/2025

**UPDATE** Schroeder has found his forever home! Congratulations Bohm family!

Schroeder is a good puppy and behaves so well in the house. Of course we're still working on house training, but he'll seek out his litter box and use it if I don't take him outside soon enough. He doesn't bother my kitchen towels, shoes, cords or much of anything else. He has well-developed social skills and plays nicely with our older dogs. He's not afraid of dogs when he meets them and approaches them very respectfully. He loves meeting new people. He pretty much has our household routine down pat and knows what is expected of him. Schroeder is doing well with leash walking and is learning basic obedience skills. He is a well-balanced puppy that will make a wonderful family companion.

07/10/2025

Schroeder loves his Aunt Storm! Playtime is all the time. He is 👀 for his forever 👨‍👩‍👦. Is it yours?