Selway Mini Heelers

04/12/2026

RESERVED
This little guy is such a love bug he is going to be 15” and 25lbs 😍

04/08/2026

This sweet little guy is 👀 for his furever! RTG 4/11

02/28/2026

Who needs an angel in their lives? This is the last little guy out of Luke x Bella. I just love the angel wings on his back 🪽

01/27/2026

01/15/2026

Lefty and Stella are 👀 for their purfect couch 🛋️🐾

Stella 🤍
ASDR Selways Stella Blue
Super sweet and easy going. She is crate trained and leash trained. Girl has energy lol. She loves playing with the other dogs and tends to be low man on the totem pole. Stella is social, happy, and just wants to be part of the group.

Lefty 🖤 RESERVED
ASDR Left Hook Legend
Oh man this guy is fun and so smart. He is crate trained, leash trained, and working on basic obedience. He gets along with all dogs but can be a bit too rough with puppies. Lefty is confident, driven, and always thinking.

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01/13/2026

I’m making the intentional decision to downsize and simplify my program.

This change allows me to focus more time, training, and energy into the dogs I keep, while placing others thoughtfully into homes where they can truly thrive 🐾🤍

Over the coming weeks, I’ll be sharing a small number of adult dogs who will be looking for carefully selected homes. Each placement will be handled with care and honesty.

Downsizing is a responsible step that keeps quality and the dogs’ well being at the forefront, and I truly appreciate the support and understanding as I make these changes 💛

01/09/2026

I get asked a lot about training and how we start our puppies, so I wanted to share a little insight for our Selway families 🐾

I personally love using Schutzhund-style obedience foundations in our dogs. While Schutzhund itself is a sport, the obedience foundation work behind it is simple, clear, and extremely effective. Especially for intelligent, driven breeds like cattle dogs.

This style of training focuses on:
• engagement and connection
• food drive and motivation
• clear communication
• teaching dogs how to use their bodies and minds together

For puppies, this is huge.

Using food motivation and luring helps puppies learn in a way that feels natural and positive. It builds confidence, focus, and problem-solving skills without pressure or force. Puppies learn that working with their person is rewarding, fun, and worth paying attention to.

What I love most about this foundation is that it sets puppy owners up for success. Instead of fighting your dog or constantly correcting them, you’re learning how to guide, motivate, and communicate clearly from the very beginning. That makes training easier, calmer, and far more enjoyable for both you and your dog.

One of my favorite resources for learning and refining this style of training is Schutzhund Kevin on YouTube. His videos break things down in a way that’s easy to understand and apply, even if you’re brand new to training.

This isn’t about turning your puppy into a sport dog. It’s about creating a dog that:
• understands expectations
• enjoys learning
• is mentally fulfilled
• has good body awareness
• and is easier to live with day-to-day

Our goal at Selway isn’t just to place puppies, it’s to help our puppy families succeed long term. A solid training foundation makes a world of difference, and it doesn’t have to be complicated to be effective.

— Selway 🖤

01/07/2026

Meet Dixie 🖤 Your New Fetch Partner

Dixie is a fun, affectionate girl with a big personality. She loves to fetch, knows a few basic tricks, and genuinely enjoys interacting with her people. She’s crate trained, good with all people and kids, and does great on a leash.

One of her most endearing traits is her personality. She likes to “talk” and has the cutest low, comical howl that always makes us laugh. She’s attentive, smart, and enjoys being part of the action without being overwhelming.

She can be a little shy with new dogs at first, but warms up with proper introductions. Dixie would do best in a home without chickens.

01/02/2026

An Exciting Update for Selway 🤎

Over the last year, Selway has continued to grow in ways I didn’t originally plan and because of that, I’m excited to share what’s coming next.

Alongside my established Selway Mini Heeler program, I am beginning a standard Australian Cattle Dog program registered through AKC.

To keep things clear and organized as this develops, this page will be changing to Selway Mini Heelers, and I’ll be creating a dedicated page for the AKC dogs so each program has its own space and stays easy to follow.

More details soon! I’m looking forward to sharing this next chapter with you.

01/01/2026

Cheers to another year with the Selway crew 🐾
Wishing everyone a happy, healthy New Year!

12/30/2025

Price shouldn’t be your deciding factor when choosing a puppy.

One of the biggest misconceptions I see is focusing on the purchase price instead of the lifetime cost of the dog.

I completely understand that budget matters. Most of us don’t have unlimited funds. That’s real life. But here’s the part that often gets missed.

Saving money up front can cost you far more over the life of the dog.

A well bred puppy from an ethical breeder usually costs more initially because a lot has already been invested before the puppy is even born. Health testing, proven parents, careful pairing, proper prenatal care, early neurological stimulation, socialization, and responsible placement all take time, money, and intention.

When those things are skipped, the cost doesn’t disappear. It just shows up later.

It shows up as
• Chronic allergies and skin issues
• Orthopedic problems like hip or elbow dysplasia, luxating patellas, or spinal issues
• Ongoing digestive problems
• Behavioral or anxiety issues that require training or medication
• Repeated vet visits, diagnostics, and long term management
• Genetic diseases that could have been avoided by responsible breeding decisions

Over a dog’s lifetime, those expenses can easily add up to thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars, far exceeding the difference between a responsibly bred puppy and a cheaper one.

A well bred dog is never a guarantee of perfection. Dogs are living beings, and things can still happen. But ethical breeding dramatically reduces risk, and risk is expensive.

If a higher priced puppy isn’t feasible right now, that’s okay. The responsible choice may be to wait, keep saving, or reassess timing. Waiting for the right dog is always cheaper than rushing into the wrong one.

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Selway Australian Cattle Dogs