Casita Miniature American Shepherds

Ashley K.

Breeder of Miniature American Shepherds

  • Battle Ground, WA
  • Responds within a few days

Upcoming litters

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Storm

Planned Miniature American Shepherd litter

Due June 2026

Ready Aug. 2026

Meet the breeder

I'm Ashley K., the breeder behind Casita Miniature American Shepherds located in Battle Ground, WA. Our breeding program is shaped by the life we live with our dogs. We value health and sound structure while prioritizing balanced temperaments. The result is thoughtful companions who enjoy adventure, connection, and downtime in equal measure.

Q. & A. with Ashley

  • Why did you start breeding?

    My journey into breeding began with my first Mini Aussie, who was originally just a beloved pet. She sparked a deep appreciation for the breed and its versatility and diversity. As I learned more, I wanted to pursue showing and ethical breeding. I spent years researching and learning on my own, and my first show quality dog went on to become the foundation of my program.

  • What makes your program special?

    Our breeding program is built with care, intention, and a deep love for the breed. We focus on stable temperaments, correct structure, and genetic health, while preserving the versatility and beauty of the Miniature American Shepherd. Our dogs are raised to be loving family members, great adventure partners, and lifelong best friends.

  • 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.

Getting a puppy from Ashley

Ashley 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.

Ashley 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 7 weeks old.

“At Casita Minis, I prioritize placing each puppy in the home that is the best overall fit for their temperament, structure, and long term success. While I absolutely take your preferences into consideration, such as gender, color, and general energy level, the final placement decision is made by me as the breeder. This is because I spend every day with the litter and get to know each puppy individually as they grow and develop. Temperament is always the top priority. I carefully evaluate each puppy’s personality, confidence, biddability, energy level, and ability to settle, and match them with the home and lifestyle where they will thrive. Picks are typically made around 7 to 8 weeks of age, after I have had time to fully assess the litter. At that point, I will work through the reservation list in order and guide each family toward the puppy that best fits what they are looking for. I know it can be exciting to have your heart set on a specific puppy, but my goal is always long term success for both you and the dog. This process helps ensure you go home with the puppy that truly fits your life, not just the one you initially gravitated toward. If you have very specific preferences, for example color or gender, I will always be honest about what is realistic and may recommend waiting for a future litter if needed. My goal is for every Casita puppy to be successful in their home for a lifetime, and thoughtful matching is a huge part of that.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $300 non-refundable deposit and $1,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Deposits are non-refundable but are transferable to the next available litter if needed.”

Contract & health guarantee

Ashley 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 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 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
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Battle Ground, WA

2314 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Portland Airport

2318 miles away

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Meet in The Dalles, OR

2250 miles away

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More about Ashley

  • Club memberships

    Ashley is a member of Pacific Northwest Miniature American Shepherd Club and Miniature American Shepherd Club of the USA.

  • Ashley has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

    Ashley was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Ashley’s links

Ashley is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Casita 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Casita 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 (rDVM, not registered)

    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 (rDVM, not registered)

    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 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.

  • 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.

  • 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Ashley to bring home their puppies.

  • Jessica K.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

    My husband and I brought our sweet puppy, Ellie, home over the holidays & we couldn’t be happier with our experience working with Ashley & Casita Minis. We lost our beautiful mini Aussie a few months ago, unexpectedly. We were devastated. We finally felt ready to start exploring bringing home a new fur baby, and came across Casita. Ashley was amazing! She was so kind with guiding us on the right puppy to bring home, and never pressured us along the way. You can tell she just loves her dogs, the beautiful puppies, and the families her pups go to so much. She is so knowledgeable, organized, responsive, and kind. We felt so prepared bringing Ellie home… Ashley made sure we had everything we needed to succeed. She’s been so wonderful in following up as well to make sure Ellie is settling in well. We have loved working with the Casita Minis family and we can’t recommend Ashley enough!

    Maureen F.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2025

    Ashley was so wonderful to work with! She was very responsive and answered any questions I had. She cares so much about each of her puppies. We love our puppy Tina so much! She has been the perfect addition to our family! Highly recommend Ashley and Casita Miniature American Shepherds to anyone looking for a new puppy!

    Margaret R.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2025

    I recently adopted Dorthy, a puppy from the Casita miniature American Shepherd’s Golden Girls litter. Dorthy is not only beautiful she is the sweetest puppy imaginable. We couldn’t love her more. My interactions with Ashley have been a wonderful experience. She took the time to answer my many questions starting with the time we first contacted her about adopting a puppy. She sent weekly pictures so we could watch our puppy from birth till we picked her up. I appreciate all of her knowledge and experience raising the best puppies. She makes sure each puppy comes from genetically test parents to insure healthy well adjusted puppies. She continues to offer support and has encouraged me to let her know how Dorothy is doing. Thank you Ashley for our special little girl and for your commitment to the puppies and families adopting them. Get Outlook for iOS Sent from my iPhone

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    Myron C.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

    This is Macchi! He is full of energy, super smart, and a very loving boy. He was quick to adjust to his new family and is now thriving in his new home! Working with Ashley was great - she was quick with her responses and helpful whenever we had questions regarding the pick up process and everything relating to caring for Macchi. We are happy to have found Macchi through her and glad she is a resource for us even now!

    Qinglin F.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2025

    I'm really lucky to be able to get Teemo from Ashley! She is very responsive throughout the whole process, patient with my questions (I had a lot of them as a first-time dog owner), and I loved her transparency. Teemo was flown to us with a flight nanny that Ashley recommended, and it was a really smooth process. Teemo adjusted to his new home really quickly, and he is the perfect pup that I could ever ask for!

    Clinton S.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2025

      • +4

    Ashley was incredibly helpful throughout the entire adoption process. She was quick with responding to my questions and even worked with me to schedule time to visit with the pups prior to them being ready to go home. This allowed us to discuss which puppy best fit our household and provided comfort in knowing we were making the right decision. Furthermore, Ashley has checked in with us several times since bringing home our new pup to make sure he is settling in well and provide tips on strengthening our bond with the puppy. Ashley has also created a social media support system with all her past adoptions which provides increased support as we build our lives with the new puppy. Thanks for everything, Ashley!

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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.

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.

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.

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.