Meet The Darling Pup
The Darling Pup is a small, intentional family breeding program located just north of Austin, Texas. We raise select F1 Aussalier, AKC Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, and ASDR Toy/Mini Australian Shepherd litters, with a strong focus on health, temperament, and raising well-adjusted family companions.
Our puppies are raised in the heart of our home and receive daily handling, socialization, enrichment, early neurological stimulation, and age-appropriate training and exposure through our puppy curriculum. Our parent dogs are registered and health tested, and every puppy receives veterinary care, age-appropriate vaccinations and deworming, microchipping, a two-year health guarantee, and lifetime breeder support.
We are intentional about where our puppies are placed and want each one to be the right fit for their future family. All prospective families are required to complete our full puppy application through our website before reserving a puppy.
Learn more about our program, meet our dogs, read reviews from past families, and submit an application at TheDarlingPup.com.
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Our dams & siresMeet the parents of our litters
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Female · 16in · 6 years
Meet Rebel
Rebel is a truly special Aussie — strong and steady, but incredibly soft with her people. She is highly intelligent, eager to please, and deeply connected without being an anxious or restless dog.
Her favorite thing is playing fetch in the backyard, with the focus and drive Aussies are known for. At the same time, she settles beautifully in the home and loves coming up for quiet cuddles. She is loyal, affectionate, and always aware of her people.
Rebel has a natural stoic confidence — the kind of dog who will notice everything — while still being warm and loving with family and newcomers alike. She is also an incredible mama: attentive, steady, and nurturing with her babies.
She is the perfect balance of strong, smart, loyal, and soft.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Male · 13in
We were super lucky to find our Cavalier stud from Red Ranch Dogs close by In Saledo, Texas. Bodhe Is the friendliest easy going guy with a gentlemen’s spirit. He never met a stranger and we couldnt be more excited to pair him with our equally sweet girl.