Toy Australian Shepherd Puppies in New England
If you’ve been searching for a Toy Australian Shepherd breeder in Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, or New York — you’ve found one. Tater Tails is based in Massachusetts, and we regularly place puppies with families across New England and beyond.
Distance isn’t a barrier. We’ve worked with out-of-state families many times, and we make the process straightforward.
Getting Your Puppy Home
However far you are, there’s an option that works for you.
Come to Us
You’re always welcome to drive to our home in Massachusetts for pickup. Many families make a day of it — it’s a chance to see where your puppy was raised, meet the adult dogs, and start the journey home together. If you’re coming from Connecticut, Rhode Island, or southern New Hampshire, this is often the simplest option.
Boston Logan Airport
If you’re flying in, we’ll meet you at Boston Logan. It’s a straightforward trip for us, and it means you can be on a flight home with your puppy the same day. We’ve done this multiple times and are happy to coordinate timing around your arrival.
In-Cabin Flight Nanny
Can’t make the trip yourself? We work with a trusted third-party flight nanny service that transports puppies in-cabin — never in cargo — directly to your local airport. Your puppy travels as carry-on luggage, in the cabin with a dedicated handler, not in the hold. Recent trips have run in the $600–$700 range, paid directly to the flight nanny. We’ll connect you with the service and help coordinate everything.
What You’re Getting
Wherever you are, the puppy is the same. Every Tater Tails puppy leaves with:
- A full DNA health panel on both parents, results linked and verifiable
- OFA-certified hips, elbows, patellas, and eyes on breeding dogs
- First vaccinations and microchip
- Eight weeks of structured, science-based socialization — crate-comfortable, recall-started, and confident in new environments
- A health guarantee
- A breeder who stays in touch
And every puppy keeps their tail.
Frequently Asked Questions for Out-of-State Buyers
How far in advance should I apply if I’m out of state?
The same as local buyers — as early as you can. We work through a waitlist and start matching families to litters after puppies are born. Being out of state doesn’t affect your place in the process.
Can I visit before committing?
We don’t offer in-person visits before a deposit is placed, but we do virtual meet-and-greets via Zoom or FaceTime so you can meet the puppies and ask questions in real time. Many of our out-of-state families have found this more than sufficient.
How much does flight nanny transport cost?
Recent trips have been in the $600–$700 range. This is paid directly to the flight nanny service — it’s not included in the puppy price. We’ll provide the contact and help coordinate, but the arrangement is between you and the service.
Do you ship puppies in cargo?
Never. Our puppies travel in-cabin only — either with you, with us to Logan, or with a flight nanny in the passenger cabin.
CLOSING
If you’re in New England or anywhere else and you’ve been looking for a Toy Aussie breeder you can trust, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch or submit an application to get started.