At Cedar Valley Ranch, we have been raising Mini Aussies, now recognized as Miniature American Shepherds by the AKC, since 1996. With 30 years of experience, we pride ourselves on matching the right puppy with the right family. Female Mini Aussies typically stand between 13-17 inches at the shoulder, while males range from 14-18 inches. Occasionally, we may have puppies that fall outside of this preferred size range, but we strive to breed within the established standards. Being a herding breed, these dogs require mental and physical stimulation to stay out of mischief. Most of our pups are medium-energy and extremely intelligent, still used today for herding duties, and they excel in obedience, agility, and various activities. Due to their adaptable size, Miniature American Shepherds make fantastic traveling companions and thrive both on ranches and in urban environments, as long as they have access to a yard for playtime. This unique breed is quite popular in the USA and abroad, with each puppy boasting distinct markings and a variety of colors, including red and blue merles and red and black tris, along with various eye color combinations. We are committed to breeding the best possible pets, focusing on health, beauty, and temperament. Our puppies come with a two-year health guarantee against genetic or congenital defects, and we conduct thorough health testing, including checks for PRA, MDR1, HC, DM, CDDY-IVDD NAD, and CEA, as well as evaluations of hips and eyes before breeding. All our puppies are vaccinated with two neo-par shots and a DA2PP vaccine prior to going home, and they will be wormed as well. We use litter pans with wood pellets, suitable for horse stalls or pellet stoves—NEVER cat litter—to ease the transition from our home to yours. Socialization is crucial for Mini Aussies, so we ensure our puppies are exposed to various people, animals, and surfaces such as tile, carpet, dirt, grass, and cement, as well as car rides. If you have any questions now or in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out; our puppies come with lifelong support! We also reserve the right to not place a puppy if we feel it’s not the right fit for a home. Additionally, we emphasize the importance of proper puppy training to help foster well-rounded, happy dogs.
