Bonbelle
- Raleigh, NC
- Responds within an hour
Upcoming litters
Expected Miniature Australian Shepherd litter
Due June 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Amelia H., the breeder behind Bonbelle located in Raleigh, NC. I strive to breed healthy dogs that align to the standard and make amazing show dogs as well as loving family pets. I use outside outlets to prove merit. Most importantly, our dogs are house pets. We don't have a kennel or dog room. Puppies are raised in a family setting and well-socialized.
Q. & A. with Amelia
Why did you start breeding?
I got into breeding by way of showing. I started in juniors with a miniature schnauzer. I mentored under other handlers and breeders. I love the breed and the community. After schnauzers, I got into MAS through a friend who showed me how great the breed can be!What makes your program special?
I breed show dogs for health, temperament, and conformation. I prove this through breeding dogs with sound temperaments, CHIC health testing, & show/performance titles. My dogs are kept at home as part of the family, making easy-going temperaments a must for me. I do not ever breed dogs with aggression, nervousness, neuroticism, etc. They are loved as pets first, beautiful show dogs second.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our 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 and guardian homes.
Getting a puppy from Amelia
Amelia 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.
Amelia partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.
"Puppies are matched based on structure, temperament, and owners’ preferences, starting at 6 weeks. A formal evaluation is done at 8 weeks for any show prospects, and puppies may be matched at 8 weeks. "
Price
"This price includes the veterinary expenses, docking/dew claws, a microchip, AKC registration (limited for all pet dogs), and breeder support. Prices vary by litter, but are the same within a litter. The deposit is put on the litter, after being born, and the puppies are matched to their owners once temperament can be evaluated. Deposits are refundable if no puppy evaluates as a match."
Contract & health guarantee
Amelia 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 Amelia 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 Amelia directly.
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
- Scent introduction
- 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
- Toys
- Basic obedience & manners
- Food & treats
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Amelia.
Breeder's location
Meet in Raleigh, NC
4266 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Raleigh–Durham Airport
4269 miles away
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Meet in Charlotte, NC
4383 miles away
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More about Amelia
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, American Kennel Club Canine College, Professional Groomer.
Amelia has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Amelia was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Amelia is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Bonbelle 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
Amelia H.
Litter update on 05 Apr •Pink’s progesterone test came back and it looks like she’ll be ready to breed this week! That puts our litter due around the week of June 8th.
Knox and Pink's litter
Amelia H.
Program update on 17 Jan •Pink volunteers monthly at the Ronald McDonald House and loves all the families there! She’s certified through ATD.
Parent dogs
Knox, dad
Miniature American Shepherd
About Knox
Knox will be coming to join our small program in April of 2026.
Excellent health testing
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), +3 more.
Pink, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Pink
Pink is a female Miniature American Shepherd over 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Amelia decided to make her part of their program. Amelia 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.
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Neuroaxonal Dystrophy NAD, +9 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Bonbelle 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.
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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD), Neuroaxonal Dystrophy NAD, OFA/CHIC DNA Repository
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).
