Brassy Acres Miniature American Shepherds
- Waddell, AZ
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Nicole D., the breeder behind Brassy Acres Miniature American Shepherds located in Waddell, AZ. We are AKC Breeders of Merit and strive to breed the best quality pups available. We focus on healthy, beautiful pups with incredible temperaments! We do all suggested health testing, temperament testing and lots of socializing! Pups are raised in our home as loving members of our family. We compete in many different events with them, showing off how well rounded they are!
Q. & A. with Nicole
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black, red merle, blue merle, and red. 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.
Blue Merle Female
Went homeFemale
Red Tri Female
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Nicole
Nicole 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
“The price includes Limited AKC Registration, Health Record, Life Time Support and a healthy, amazing, guaranteed puppy. Deposits are a measure of good faith with intent to buy and are non refundable but are transferable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Nicole 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 Nicole 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 Nicole 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
- 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
- Vet records
Extras
- Food & treats
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Nicole.
Breeder's location
Meet in Waddell, AZ
1971 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
1951 miles away
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Meet in Tyler, TX
1099 miles away
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More about Nicole
Club memberships
Nicole is a member of Miniature American Shepherd Club of the USA.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., AKC Breeder of Merit.
Nicole has been a member of Good Dog for 7 months
Nicole was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Nicole is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Brassy Acres 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
Parent dogs
Reba, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Reba
Reba is a female Miniature American Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nicole decided to make her part of their program. Nicole 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
Excellent level
Brassy Acres 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
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.
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.
Neuroaxonal Dystrophy NAD, 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).
