Azure Miniature American Shepherds

Caitlin W.

Breeder of Miniature American Shepherds

  • Statesboro, GA
  • Responds within a day

Upcoming litters

Echo
Baya

Planned Miniature American Shepherd litter

Due June 2026

Ready Aug. 2026
Echo
Styx

Planned Miniature American Shepherd litter

Due June 2026

Ready Aug. 2026

Meet the breeder

I'm Caitlin W., the breeder behind Azure Miniature American Shepherds located in Statesboro, GA. Our dogs are bred for health, temperament, structure, movement, and size. We focus on the medium to low drive energy. We keep all of our dogs and puppies in our home. We are dedicated to providing our families with well rounded puppies starting E.N.S behavior training at 3 weeks.

Q. & A. with Caitlin

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I started breeding Australian shepherds and moved to the mini American shepherds due to their versatility in a smaller stature. I have been focusing on getting into the show world and the confirmation of my dogs to follow the AKC standard in order to better the breed.

  • What makes your program special?

    I focus on low to medium drive dogs to better fit the modern family while still retaining the qualities of what the breed was bred from and for. I want to better the breed and further contribute to the breed. I have close ties to my local rescues, community, and shelters so that I can both better the breed I focus on, but also the owners that take any pet home.

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

    Our puppies include black tri, red tri-color, 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 Caitlin

Caitlin 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

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price includes age appropriate vaccinations, akc registration, spay/neutered contract or full rights contract, health clearances for parents, and care of puppies and adults. Puppies are priced the same regardless of color and gender. Price only varies if owner is approved for full rights for show(confirmation) purposes.”

Contract & health guarantee

Caitlin 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 Caitlin 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 Caitlin 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
      • 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
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Toys
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Food & treats
      • Initial potty training
      • AKC registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Statesboro, GA

515 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet in Florence, SC

358 miles away

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More about Caitlin

  • Caitlin has been a member of Good Dog for 6 months

    Caitlin was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

  • Caitlin’s links

Caitlin is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Azure 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Azure 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 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 (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 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.

  • Vet Wellness Exam

    A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.

  • Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), DNA Disease Panel, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1)

    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 Caitlin to bring home their puppies.

  • Allie A.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2026

    Caitlin and Tia were excellent. From fast responses, to the amazing care and support they both continue to offer. I highly recommend Caitlin and Tia if you ever think about a furry addition to your family! They are beyond incredible!

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    Caleb H.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2025

    One thing is certain, Caitlin and her team really care about their pups! We had a great experience working with them and very satisfied with our new little addition. I would highly recommend!!

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    Ken J.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2025

    We are so happy we found Catlin thru the Good Dog web site. My wife and I are retired and our yellow lab of almost 14 years recently passed. My daughter said we should get another puppy right away and after serching the good dog web site we fell in love with Catlins litter of minature american shepards. Catin and her assistant, Tia, respond immediately to all my concerns . Our new family member, Bailey, was beautifully socialized prior to recieving her. ( we live in Wellington ,FL. and Tia met us half way in Jacksonville). Catlin has sent me all the Dam and Sire AKC data and health records. We are very impressed by their continued intrest in Bailey's progress. Azure is a wonderful breeder. Regards

    Alyssa D.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2025

      • +7

    I never leave reviews, but my experience with Caitlin was so amazing that I had to. Getting our Mini American Shepherd, Roman, from her was genuinely wonderful. From the very beginning, she was easy to talk to, incredibly knowledgeable, and always quick to respond. She kept us updated with so many pictures and videos that we felt connected to Roman way before we met him. We drove all the way from Massachusetts, and Caitlin offered to meet us partway to make things easier. That is something we appreciated more than she probably knows. When we finally got Roman, it was obvious how loved and cared for he’d been. He came home healthy, well socialized, and full of confidence, exactly what you'd hope for. And on top of that, he’s the sweetest boy... clumsy, playful, and a huge cuddle bug. What meant the most is that even after we brought him home, Caitlin has stayed in touch and continues to check in. That kind of kindness and dedication is rare, and it really shows how much she cares about her puppies and the families they go to. I would recommend her in a heartbeat! When Roman is ready for a little friend, I hope we get to meet again because I won’t trust anyone else the way I trust her.

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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.

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.

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