I'm Karla W., the breeder behind Country Creek Kennels located in Easton, MO. Our goal is to improve the Miniature American Shepherd and Australian Shepherd breed. We breed for quality. We have done our best to acquire the best Sires and Dams to produce the best puppies. They excel in their genetics, temperament, intelligence, agility, herding ability, confirmation and are loyal companions.
Q. & A. with Karla
Why did you start breeding?
I have been raising and breeding Miniature American Shepherds for the past 15 years.
What makes your program special?
My puppies are raised on a 40-acre farm. I take pride in my dogs and keep them in a climate-controlled kennel with room to run. They get regular vet checkups, are up to date on vaccines, and all breeding dogs are genetically tested.
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies are blue merle. Miniature American Shepherd puppies are 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.
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Karla
Karla 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.
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 refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“My puppies come with AKC registration papers, parents are genetically tested with full panel. Vet checked at 6 weeks with UTD shots and wormer. $500 reserve to hold your puppy until they are 8 weeks old and ready to come home.”
Contract & health guarantee
Karla 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 Karla 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 Karla directly.
Country Creek Kennels 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
Australian Shepherd
Miniature American Shepherd
Cash, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Cash
Cash competes in Agility and does very well at it!! He is very smart and loves the sport. Friendly and loves to be around kids and family. He’s a great dog. Parents are Health tested.
Patsy, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Patsy
Patsy is a great dog who loves being a mom! She takes great care of her puppies!! Friendly, and kind hearted. Her and Cash have had 3 litters now. Parents are health tested.
Dolly, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Dolly
Dolly is a female Miniature American Shepherd about 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karla decided to make her part of their program. Karla 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.
Annie, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Annie
Annie is a female Miniature American Shepherd about 2 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karla decided to make her part of their program. Karla 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
Miniature American Shepherd
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Country Creek Kennels 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.
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific)
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).