Lois Stevens is a puppy mill and sadly also is the head of the ASDR registry (American Stock Dog Registry). She is mass producing Miniature and Toy Australian Shepherds and performing no health testing!!! Here is my horrifying experience do not buy from her!!!
We first bought a puppy from her that was 3 months old, this dog was supposedly health tested and was well socialized. After months of living with us, she was still unable to come into our home. At just 6 months of age, this female was so aggressive towards children that she had to be euthanized. I paid $1, 100 for that puppy. Her guarantee was to replace the puppy, great another headache!! The second red merle female that came from her did not have the ill temperment of the first, but also came home at just 6 weeks of age. No reliable breeder should EVER place puppies at such a young age! At 8 months of age this puppy began to limp, she was taken to the vet and was diagnosed with the worst case of hip dysplasia that they had ever seen!!! At 8 months of age she surpased elderly dogs that were affected by hip dysplasia. The only options for her were euthanasia, a bilateral hip replacement or to make her as comfortable as possible for as long as possible. We are trying to keep her happy for as long as we can.
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, if you are looking for a mini or toy aussie, make sure that the health testing has been done!!! Protect your heart and your family, only buy from a reliable breeder.