Bear River Ranch LLC

Ashley&Alex G.

Breeder of Miniature American Shepherds and Miniature Australian Shepherds

  • Pueblo, CO
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Ashley&Alex G., the breeder behind Bear River Ranch LLC located in Pueblo, CO. Our dogs are bred for health and temperament from champion conformation lines. They are super smart and trainable wiggle butts 💜 We have a small farm with chickens, cats, horses and the dogs of course. We do OFA’s to make sure our breeding dogs have good hips and elbows to pass on!

Q. & A. with Ashley&Alex

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I have loved and wanted to have/breed mini Aussies since I was a teenager and a friend had one. I finally reached a point in my life that I could afford some wonderful breeding stock and got to start that dream! I love sharing this breed with other people. My goal is to start showing my dogs when I have time. Our puppies come with limited litter registration with the ASDR unless otherwise noted.

  • What makes your program special?

    My program is super small high quality health tested dogs. My puppies are have wonderful temperaments and are so trainable. I love getting puppy updates, that’s my favorite part! We have parent dogs hips, elbows and patella’s examined, as one should, before breeding. This can be done at 2 years, at which time they are mature enough to breed safely. Puppies are raised and loved in our home.

  • 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?

    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 Ashley&Alex

Ashley&Alex 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 $400 non-refundable deposit and between $1,100 - $2,100 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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"This price includes all age appropriate health care (vaccines, deworming), socialization on the farm, and depending how long the puppy stays, sometimes beginning crate and leash training. Deposit is required to hold a puppy!"

Contract & health guarantee

Ashley&Alex 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 Ashley&Alex 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 Ashley&Alex 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
      • Initial potty training
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Ashley&Alex.

Breeder's location

Meet in Pueblo, CO

Other pick-up locations

Meet at City of Colorado Springs Airport

Meet in Albuquerque, NM

More about Ashley&Alex

  • Ashley&Alex has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year

    Ashley&Alex was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

  • Ashley&Alex’s links

Ashley&Alex is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Bear River Ranch LLC 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

Great level

Bear River Ranch LLC 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 Australian 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.

  • 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.

  • Neuroaxonal Dystrophy NAD, DNA Disease Panel, 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 Ashley&Alex to bring home their puppies.

  • Marthalene R.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

    Ashley and Alex were on it from the very beginning. always answers your questions. it was so exciting to see picture at least three times a week. Even cute Christmas pics. We went to Pueblo to pick him up. they were so nice. Trix the mom was there and one brother and older sibling. you could tell they were quality dogs. Their work with the puppy was spot on. He leads on a leash. Was fabulous on the road. Ashley and Alex have there act together.

  • Nick L.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

    We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Ashley & Alex at Bear River Ranch LLC. They brought us home our 10-week-old Mini Australian Shepherd puppy, Penny, and could not be happier. From the very beginning, communication was excellent. They provided weekly photo updates and were always happy to send personal updates upon request, which gave us so much peace of mind while waiting. It was clear Penny was being raised with care, attention, and love. Penny came to us healthy, happy, and well cared for, with a great temperament. Ashley and Alex were extremely knowledgeable and transparent, background information was readily available, and it was obvious they take pride in their breeding program. The parents seem to be wonderful dogs, and it shows in the puppies. If you’re looking for a breeder who is professional, responsive, ethical, and truly invested in their puppies and future families, this is everything you want. We highly recommend Bear River Ranch LLC and are so grateful to Ashley & Alex for bringing Penny into our lives!

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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.