Anchored Roots Miniature American Shepherds
- Rochester, MA
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Christina B., the breeder behind Anchored Roots Miniature American Shepherds located in Rochester, MA. We’re so excited to be able to help families experience the longtime loyalty of welcoming a new puppy into their lives! Our focus is to produce the best dogs of the highest quality so that other families can also enjoy the love of a dog. These dogs have proven to be wonderful companions in our lives. It is a privilege to be able to share that love and friendship with others through responsible breeding.
Q. & A. with Christina
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Red tri male
Went homeMale
Blue Merle male 1
Went homeMale
Black tri male
Went homeMale
Red Merle female
Went homeFemale
Red tri female
Went homeFemale
Blue Merle male
Went homeMale
Red Tri Female
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Black tri female
Went homeFemale
Yellow
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Pink
Went homeFemale
Green
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Christina
Christina 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.
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
Contract & health guarantee
Christina 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 Christina 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 Christina 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
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- 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
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Registration
- Toys
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Christina.
Breeder's location
Meet in Rochester, MA
396 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
More about Christina
Club memberships
Christina is a member of Miniature American Shepherd Club of the USA.
Christina has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Christina was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Christina’s links
Christina is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Anchored Roots Miniature American Shepherds 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
Christina B.
Program update on 18 Mar •Brothers make the best friends!
Christina B.
Program update on 18 Mar •Sisterly love 💕
Christina B.
Program update on 18 Feb •Cowboy x Daphne litter. Two weeks old 🩵 Bellies are full, now off for a nap 😴 😍
Christina B.
Program update on 23 Sept 2025 •Last Merle female available! 💖 has started crate training and leash walking 🐾
Christina B.
Program update on 14 Sept 2025 •
Christina B.
Litter update on 27 Feb 2025 •Little red has been such a doll ❣️
Cowboy and Angel's litter
Parent dogs
Daphne, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Daphne
Daphne is a female Miniature American Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Christina decided to make her part of their program. Christina has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Angel, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Angel
Angel is a female Miniature American Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Christina decided to make her part of their program. Christina has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Cowboy, dad
Miniature American Shepherd
About Cowboy
Cowboy is a male Miniature American Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Christina decided to make him part of their program. Christina has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Good level
Anchored Roots Miniature American Shepherds 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 (rDVM, not registered)
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 (rDVM, not registered)
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 Examination (rDVM, not 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.
DNA Disease Panel, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC)
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).
