74 Ranch Minis

Michele H.

Breeder of Miniature Australian Shepherds and Miniature American Shepherds

Meet the breeder

I'm Michele H., the breeder behind 74 Ranch Minis located in Torrington, WY. 74 Ranch Minis has been breeding for over 17 years. We are a MASCA Hall of Fame Breeder now raising AKC Mini Americans. We health test parents: OFA, CERF, HC, CEA, PRA, MDR1, CDDY. We raise our pups with ENS, Puppy Culture & Avidog methods. They are structure and personality evaluated at 8 weeks by pros, get lots of car rides early on. Pups come microchipped, leash & crate trained. Introduced to other animals & strangers. We supply a blanket, food, bones, toys, balls, health records and plenty of info.

Q. & A. with Michele

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We raised a few litters of Aussies and Border Collie crosses for our ranch when we were younger. Soon we went straight Australian Shepherd. After purchasing our first mini we decided that was the size for us. Our love grew and we started breeding for improvement of the breed and our own program for the future. We went AKC in Jan 2019 - Miniature American Shepherds

  • What makes your program special?

    We use ENS, Puppy Culture, do professional temperament/personality evaluations at 8 weeks and we crate train our puppies for over 2 weeks before they go to new homes. We do several car rides before 10 days old then continue until they leave so car sickness doesn't happen with our pups. We only keep resilient, balanced puppies with good structure for our future program. We do all health testing and don't breed until 2 years old. We also are a small breeder so we can give them lots of attention in our home!

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies are blue merle. Miniature American Shepherd puppies include black, red merle, and blue merle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and guardian homes.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Michele

Michele has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.

Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.

Price

Puppy prices include a $300 non-refundable deposit and between $2,200 - $3,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Our $300 deposit is non-refundable but is applied to adoption price/balance. It can be forwarded to another litter for 2 years. Our $300 deposit is non-refundable but you can carry it to another litter. It is applied to adoption price/balance.”

Contract & health guarantee

Michele may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Michele offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Michele directly.

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What’s included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Michele.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Torrington, WY

4891 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Salt Lake City Airport

5203 miles away

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Flexible meeting point

Michele can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Michele

  • Club memberships

    Michele is a member of Miniature American Shepherd Club of the USA, Australian Shepherd Assocation, and WayOutWest Miniature Australian Shepherd Club.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    CHIC Certified, AKC Breeder of Merit, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., Puppy Culture Breeder, Blue Ribbon Breeder , Hall of Fame .

  • Michele has been a member of Good Dog for about 6 years

    Michele was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

  • Michele’s links

Michele is a trusted Good Dog breeder

74 Ranch Minis meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Miniature American Shepherd

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

74 Ranch Minis reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Miniature American Shepherds.

  • Hip Dysplasia

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)

    Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

  • Patellar Luxation

    Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.

  • Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Australian Shepherd Type, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)

    Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.