Calyx Miniature American Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Summer L., the breeder behind Calyx Miniature American Shepherds located in Scio, OR. Our dogs are bred with temperament and heath as our first priority. They are raised in our home and are trained and handled but our children, their junior handlers.
Q. & A. with Summer
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red tri-color, black tri, red merle, and blue 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.
Havoc
Went homeMale
Doodle
Went homeFemale
Rebel
Went homeFemale
Scribble
Went homeFemale
Trace
Went homeMale
BON JOVI
Went homeFemale
Nirvana
Went homeFemale
Pearl
Went homeFemale
Motley Crüe
Went homeMale
Aerosmith
Went homeMale
Journey
Went homeFemale
Kiss
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Summer
Summer 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 AKC registration, microchip, age appropriate vaccinations and deworming. We require a deposit to hold a puppy. The deposit is non refundable and is applied to the cost of the puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Summer 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 Summer 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 Summer 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Food & treats
- Initial potty training
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Summer.
Breeder's location
Meet in Scio, OR
2336 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Pensacola Airport
808 miles away
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Meet in Kent, WA
2293 miles away
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More about Summer
Summer has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Summer was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Summer is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Calyx 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
Axel, dad
Miniature American Shepherd
About Axel
Axel is such an incredible guy! He’s eager to please, gentle and low drive. He absolutely LOVES children. He’s 16.5” inches with a solid frame.
Laika, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Laika
Laika is a female Miniature American Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Summer decided to make her part of their program. Summer 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.
Reese, dad
Miniature American Shepherd
About Reese
Reese is a male Miniature American Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Summer decided to make him part of their program. Summer 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
Calyx 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.
Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), 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).
