Alexander Canines

Rose A.

Breeder of Golden Retrievers and Miniature Australian Shepherds

  • Liberty, SC
  • Responds within a day

Upcoming litters

Rascal
Melony

Expected Miniature Australian Shepherd litter

Due July 2026

Ready Sept. 11

Meet the breeder

I'm Rose A., the breeder behind Alexander Canines located in Liberty, SC. We breed Miniature Australian Shepherds with love and care. Our dogs are well-groomed, well-fed, and happy.

Q. & A. with Rose

  • Why did you start breeding?

    My Grandpa raises dogs in Mississippi. I have always been interested in animals, especially dogs. My special dog tragically died, and my grandpa took the opportunity to not only encourage me but to set me up with a female, and providentially, a friend gave me a male. My grandpa has walked along with me in raising them, teaching me so much, and answering countless questions. Learning from him has been a real blessing, as he has a lifelong experience raising dogs. Since then, I have been breeding the two and raising puppies. I also sell puppies for my Grandpa as he is getting up in years, and it is a way I can return all the help and love he has given me.

  • What makes your program special?

    I keep my dog business small so I can give each dog and puppy the attention they deserve. Their pens are cleaned daily, they get fresh water and comfortable bedding, and they are allowed to roam freely on the property. It is a rare instance if I am outside that I do not have a couple of the dogs or a whole litter of puppies following me. :-) We love and socialize with them, ensuring they are well-cared for and will make wonderful dogs for their future families and ours.

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    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 Golden Retriever puppies include dark golden, golden, and light golden. Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include blue merle, black tri, red tri, and red merle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Rose

Rose has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Rose partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $500 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“This price includes the puppy, shots, vet examination, and ASDR or AKC registration. Our puppies can be kept aside for you, if you are willing to pay a non-refundable deposit.”

Contract & health guarantee

Rose 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 Rose 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 Rose directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Registration
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Toys

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Liberty, SC

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Greenville–Spartanburg Airport (Roger Milliken Field)

Meet in Orlando, FL

More about Rose

  • Club memberships

    Rose is a member of American Kennel Club.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder of Merit, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..

  • Rose has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

    Rose was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Rose’s links

Rose is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Alexander Canines 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

All breeds

Golden Retriever

Miniature American Shepherd

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Parent health testing

Golden Retriever

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Alexander Canines 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 Golden Retrievers.

  • 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.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)

    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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Rose to bring home their puppies.

  • Lexi S.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2026

    Working with Rose was extremely easy. She communicated with us throughout the buying process and kept us updated weekly with photos. Our family is based in SWFL and it was a seamless pick-up with Rose traveling to FL to meet us with no additional travel fees. We are so happy with our Mini Australian Shepherd, Ciel aka CiCi.

    Jennifer A.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    Rose is absolutely amazing to work with!! She got our Rose and Trinity used being create trained and being around other animals! Also being used to water! She took the on car rides! We were able to visit with our babies since they were 2 weeks old! At first we were going to just take one and than we ended up with Trinity and Rose they been such a Joy to have as part of our family!! Trinity has graduated beginner and intermediate classes on her way to being a service dog. Rose provided excellent communication from the very beginning at all times with slots of information to help along the way!! If you’re looking a kind , friendly ,breeder , that will love your puppy . Look no further than! Rose is you person!

    Janine B.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2025

    We had an amazing experience getting our puppy from Rose! From the very beginning, she was knowledgeable, professional, and truly cared about the well-being of her dogs. She provided us with detailed health records, socialization updates, and was always available to answer any questions we had. Our puppy, Kodi is happy, healthy, and well-adjusted, which is a testament to the love and care Rose puts into her breeding program. We highly recommend Rose to anyone looking for a well-bred, loving companion. Thank you for giving us such a wonderful addition to our family!

  • Michael L.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2026

    Rose was excellent to work with. We have been very pleased with our puppy, Evey. She is healthy, happy, and very intelligent. We wish Rose the best of luck going forward and would recommend her to anyone looking for a MAS puppy!

    Jaiden M.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2025

    Couldn’t be happier with our little guy! He’s the sweetest and super smart. Our puppy came potty trained which has been a HUGE blessing as it makes focusing on all the other challenges that come with a puppy much easier. Rose made this entire experience super easy for us, even after we brought our puppy home. Her response time is super quick and she’s super easy going and extremely knowledgeable. You can tell she loves what she does and puts a lot of effort and passion into these puppies. If you’re licking for an exceptional breeder then you have definitely found the one! Thanks again for our sweet boy

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    Tammy P.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2024

    Ranger has been a great addition to our family! Rose was very responsive to our initial inquiries and accommodating to our schedule for visiting and picking up our puppy. She was very knowledgeable and able to answer all the questions we had during the initial visit. Ranger was well-cared for by her and has transitioned easily into his fur-ever home.

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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.

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