About Us

Welcome to the Hoyt Family!

This is a dream of Jennifer's that started years ago. While watching the news about how dogs are being raised in puppy mills and not being cared for properly, that news fired our passion. In 2018 we had an opportunity to live the farm life and immediately jumped on it. By spring/fall 2019 we had the kennels started and expanded very quickly. Our kids are involved in the daily chores of handling the puppies, picking up poop, and cleaning of the kennels. Most of our dogs are in co-own homes. Which means the dogs are in a family home and will have puppies in their home, therefore do not reside daily at the kennels.

The dogs we have in the kennels are family. They are housed 5'x10' inside and 5'x10' outside kennels. They have big outside play areas for the days weather permitting of course. 


Why We Breed Toy and Mini Australian Shepherds

We have been raising Aussies since 2014 and love the breed! They all have different loving personalities, some are laid back and others are a little hyper, just like kids! They are diverse, smart, and loving. This breed can quickly learn anything you take time to teach them and will strive to please you. If you are looking for a family dog, this is the perfect breed. We will help you to find the puppy with the right personality for your family.

Home Raised


We have bought puppies from big kennels and it takes much longer for them to become socialized than when they come from a family setting. That is why we have chosen to co-own some of our dogs. They live in a home environment where they get plenty of love and attention, giving the puppies the best start possible. They are treated as pets, not property. Each one is loved and a part of the family! Our pups are raised with lots of people, other dogs, cats, and kids. The dogs are well socialized and visit many places such as nursing homes and schools for show and tell. 

Hoyt Family

Jennifer (Ruggles) Hoyt is married to Brandon and they have two wonderful boys, (from left to right) Kyler (10) and Kasyn (12).

Brandon and Jennifer were married in April of 2009 and the kennel operation is located at their homestead.

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