Welcome to
High Desert Companions
This website is for you. Our mission is to raise exceptional dogs and offer a trusted source of accurate, helpful information about the breeds we love—Poodles, Australian Shepherds, and Aussiedoodles.
We carry out this mission through three dedicated breeding programs and a shared commitment to preserving, protecting, and improving these breeds for future generations to enjoy.
-Jessica & Don
Why Choose Our Dogs?
Health Tested - Evidence-Based Practices - Early Life Stimulation - Structured Socialization Protocols - Champion Pedigreed Lines - Life Long Support
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ABOUT OUR
POODLES & AUSSIES
It's not just a puppy, it's a lifelong companion.
At High Desert Companions, our passion is raising dogs of outstanding health, temperament, and structure—companions who thrive in family life, performance, and beyond.
Three breeding programs, one mission: High Desert, Poodles Plus, and Aussies Plus work together in the beautiful High Desert of Arizona to bring a shared philosophy to life: every puppy deserves a strong foundation built on science, compassion, and purpose.
Our breeding programs are rooted in proven, evidence-based practices like Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) and Early Scent Introduction (ESI) to support optimal development, along with the structured socialization protocols of Puppy Culture and AviDog.
Each of our partner programs brings its own area of expertise:
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High Desert breeds show-quality, service-oriented, and companion Miniature Poodles
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Poodles Plus specializes in rare and uniquely patterned Toy and Miniature Poodles for companions and service dogs
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Aussies Plus specializes in exceptional show-quality and working Toy Australian Shepherds, as well as Aussiedoodles in Toy (up to 15 lb) and Micro (10 lb and under) varieties—bred for beauty, brains, and a lifetime of companionship
Our dogs come from champion bloodlines, carrying the legacy of excellent health, structure, and temperament. We take pride in preserving and enhancing these qualities through careful selection, ethical breeding practices, and comprehensive health testing.
Health, temperament, and lifelong success are at the heart of everything we do. Whether you’re looking for a loyal family pet, a working dog, or a performance prospect, our puppies are raised to be intelligent, adaptable, and deeply connected to their people.
At High Desert Companions, we don’t just breed dogs—we nurture companions for a lifetime.
Learn About Our Breeding Programs
Experience the High Desert Difference—Because Nothing Compares to a Well-Bred, Well-Tempered Dog.
We take pride in showing, competing with, and health testing our dogs to ensure the preservation and improvement of the poodle breed for generations to come. This commitment to excellence reflects our passion for creating healthy, beautiful, and well-adjusted companions that adhere to the poodle breed standard.
Poodle Plus breeds rare-colored Poodles to the breed standard, with the same focus on conformation, health, and temperament as solid-colored lines.
Our mission is to preserve and improve these colors responsibly—honoring the Poodle's legacy with every generation.
We take pride in raising exceptional Toy Australian Shepherds by breeding from champion lines and conducting thorough health testing to help preserve and improve the breed for generations to come. We also raise Toy and Micro Aussiedoodles with the care and commitment to excellence that breeding a new developing breed demands.
GALLERY
Conformation. Confidence. Connection. See the Difference.
At High Desert Companions, we are dedicated to raising happy, healthy, and well-adjusted puppies. Through proven enrichment programs, early stimulation techniques, and thoughtful socialization, we build a strong foundation for confidence and resilience. Our commitment to these methods ensures each puppy is set up for success—whether as a beloved companion or a future champion