Carolina Pride Miniature American Shepherds

Jennifer T.

Breeder of Miniature American Shepherds

  • Harmony, NC
  • Meetup available in Roanoke, VA
  • Responds within a day

Available puppies

Heath

Ready now

3 months old · Male

Rolo

Ready now

3 months old · Male

Zagnut

Ready now

3 months old · Female

Tootsie roll

Ready now

3 months old · Female

Mary Jane

Ready now

3 months old · Female

Bear

Ready now

11 months old · Male

Olivia

Ready now

11 months old · Female

Meet the breeder

I'm Jennifer T., the breeder behind Carolina Pride Miniature American Shepherds located in Harmony, NC. We understand the responsibility of purposefully breeding in order to do better for the breed and the families that love them! It’s been such a pleasure to be able to watch every stage of puppy life! We’re so lucky to be able to do this and match wonderful families with our perfect puppies.

Q. & A. with Jennifer

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Been breeding livestock all my life on farm. Breed hunter ponies and now mini Aussie.
  • What makes your program special?

    We breed for great Temperament first, then excellent conformation and health. Our Dogs are real Aussies in a smaller size with ability to do anything. Small Enough For the House.. Tough Enough for the Farm ..JT
  • 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 and a kennel on my property.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Jennifer

Jennifer 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 -$100 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The Price includes Registration, age appropriate vaccines and worming and one year guarantee. Deposit are non-refundable unless puppy becomes unavailable due to injury, sickness or death.”

Contract & health guarantee

Jennifer 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 Jennifer 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 Jennifer 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
      • AKC registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Puppy starter kit

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Harmony, NC

280 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Charlotte Douglas Airport

326 miles away

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Meet in Roanoke, VA

181 miles away

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More about Jennifer

  • Club memberships

    Jennifer is a member of Miniature American Shepherd Club of the USA.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Forsyth Kennel Club member, MASCAUSA member , ASDR registration , AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..

  • Jennifer has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

    Jennifer was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Jennifer’s links

Jennifer is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Carolina Pride 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

All breeds

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Miniature American Shepherd

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Carolina Pride 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 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.

  • 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).

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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.

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