Little Dipper Mini American Shepherds

Gorgeous, Health Tested Mini & Toy American Shepherds

What makes our program special?

We are a small-scale breeding program with 10 years of experience and training that focuses on the health, confidence, and happiness of each of our dogs. It is our goal to ensure each of our pups gets the one-on-one love and spoiling they deserve. You'll find us camping, traveling to different agility events, and making silly videos. Our dogs are inside dogs and an important part of our family. Each of our puppies are raised "in home" on our own puppy curriculum that creates a strong foundation for socialization, potty training, and their ability to bond with their owners. We work closely with our vet to give these babies the best care and make it possible to send them home with a 2-year health guarantee. We are here for you forever for any advice or help you need for your pup. All our adults are fully health tested for any genetic disorders through Pawprint or Embark DNA testing and tested for hip, elbow, patella, and eye issues through the OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) program.

All our puppies either come from AKC Champions or Champion lines and we are extremely proud to be breeding towards the breed's standard as best we can with Health, temperament, structure, and Size.

Reviews from our pup's families

★★★★★ "The Little Dipper program is such an amazing program! Abbi is incredibly helpful and the puppies and dogs are so well behaved and cared for with great amounts of love! Whenever we have a question, Abbi is quick with an answer! They are an amazing program and I would highly recommend them to anyone"g.co/kgs/q9Kddi

★★★★★ "We got our little pup about 3 weeks ago almost 4 now and he has been such a joy to have around! He does so well with our other animals and our little kids. Everything has gone so smoothly and Abbi has been wonderful to work with throughout this whole process. She is always very patient with me when I ask endless amounts of questions! Love that we found these guys!"g.co/kgs/mv2u1t

★★★★★ "Mimi is a super energetic puppy and the absolute best. Definitely would pick up another puppy from little dipper again"g.co/kgs/Z9zBzt

★★★★★ "Abbi was so great throughout this whole process! Not only does she make sure she covers every aspect making sure these pups/dogs are healthy as can be, but she is super flexible and willing to work with you. She is very knowledgeable about these dogs and their care, and strives to ensure they go to a good home."g.co/kgs/K3soEs

Why Mini Aussies?

What is a Miniature American shepherd?

"The Miniature American Shepherd, also known as the Miniature Australian Shepherd or Mini/toy Aussie, is a popular breed of dog due to its small size, intelligence, Loyal Companionship, and energetic personality.

Because of their small size, they are well-suited for apartment living and easier to transport. Their Friendly gentle temperaments make them amazing versatile companions. Used to be service dogs, show dogs, therapy dogs, family dogs, sport dogs, and herding dogs. Toy Australian shepherds and mini Americans give you the strong confident big dog personality in a more cuddly travel size. They are also energetic and playful, making them great companions for people who enjoy an active lifestyle.

In addition to their small size, intelligence, and energetic personality, Miniature American Shepherds are also known for their loyalty and affectionate nature. They have a natural guarding instinct and are generally good with children which makes them great family pets. They are also known for their strong work ethic and can excel in a variety of activities such as obedience, agility, and herding. Mini American Shepherds were originally bred in America as companions to equestrians as a smaller more travel-size version of the Australian shepherd.

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