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PreciousGem
Miniature American Shepherds
AKC & UKC registered parents
Formerly Known As:
Miniature Australian Shepherds
(Mini Aussies)
Formerly Known As:
Miniature Australian Shepherds
(Mini Aussies)
📍Located in UTAH
Servicing Utah, California, Idaho, Nevada, Colorado & more
✈️ Flight Nanny available within the USA
Servicing Utah, California, Idaho, Nevada, Colorado & more
✈️ Flight Nanny available within the USA
Accepting Deposits for upcoming litter!
Emmy x Apollo
Emmy x Apollo

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I am a small hobby breeder located near Salt Lake City, Utah and travel to surrounding AKC, UKC, and IABCA shows as well as some sporting events. I am involved in this breed because of my love for Mini American Shepherds (formerly ASDR Mini Aussies) and my aspiration to improve this newly recognized breed. Here are a few of my program's goals that I will continue to work toward:
-Improving Temperament
-Genetically Healthy
-Sound Structure/ Conformation
-Intelligent, Attentive, Biddable
-Versatile
-Show Prospects for my program
-Performance Prospects
-Loyal Family Companions
I am passionate about versatility. My goal is to have dogs who are successful in the show ring as well as sports outside the ring. This breed can excel in many performance events such as obedience, agility, rally, lure coursing, herding, dock diving and more!
Health Testing:
All of my breeding dogs are tested for a breed specific genetic health markers such as CEA, PRA, MDR1, HC, DM, CD, HUU, CDDY to name a few. OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) testing includes Hips, Elbows, Patellas, Cardiac, and Dentition. Breeding dogs will be given an Eye CAER Exam and cleared yearly by an ophthalmologist as well. Puppies will have eye exams done before going to their new homes. I take pride in the extent to which I make sure the parents are healthy before breeding.
Please be very attentive when looking into breeders. Genetic and OFA testing is SO SO SO important! Do not settle for a pup that has non-tested parents! It may cost you the money you save up front in vet bills later. I also recommended to look for breeders who are taking their dogs into the show ring and/or competing in sports and obtaining titles to prove their dogs. They are ultimately striving to better the breed and improve.
I am a small hobby breeder located near Salt Lake City, Utah and travel to surrounding AKC, UKC, and IABCA shows as well as some sporting events. I am involved in this breed because of my love for Mini American Shepherds (formerly ASDR Mini Aussies) and my aspiration to improve this newly recognized breed. Here are a few of my program's goals that I will continue to work toward:
-Improving Temperament
-Genetically Healthy
-Sound Structure/ Conformation
-Intelligent, Attentive, Biddable
-Versatile
-Show Prospects for my program
-Performance Prospects
-Loyal Family Companions
I am passionate about versatility. My goal is to have dogs who are successful in the show ring as well as sports outside the ring. This breed can excel in many performance events such as obedience, agility, rally, lure coursing, herding, dock diving and more!
Health Testing:
All of my breeding dogs are tested for a breed specific genetic health markers such as CEA, PRA, MDR1, HC, DM, CD, HUU, CDDY to name a few. OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) testing includes Hips, Elbows, Patellas, Cardiac, and Dentition. Breeding dogs will be given an Eye CAER Exam and cleared yearly by an ophthalmologist as well. Puppies will have eye exams done before going to their new homes. I take pride in the extent to which I make sure the parents are healthy before breeding.
Please be very attentive when looking into breeders. Genetic and OFA testing is SO SO SO important! Do not settle for a pup that has non-tested parents! It may cost you the money you save up front in vet bills later. I also recommended to look for breeders who are taking their dogs into the show ring and/or competing in sports and obtaining titles to prove their dogs. They are ultimately striving to better the breed and improve.