Dancing M Kennels
- Vernal, UT
Meet the breeder
I'm Sanona M., the breeder behind Dancing M Kennels located in Vernal, UT. Welcome to Dancing M Kennels, located in Utah, our love for dogs meets dedication to responsible breeding practices. We specialize in nurturing healthy, happy, and well-socialized pups that bring joy to their forever families.
Q. & A. with Sanona
Why did you start breeding?
Although I am just starting this exciting new journey, I have owned Australian Shepherd my whole life! Since I've owned the breed for so long, I have great insight into their traits, temperament, and care needs—an excellent foundation for breeding. I am committed to the breed as a whole and want to be an asset in the future of Australian Shepherd breed and community.What makes your program special?
Our journey begins with a deep commitment to the well-being of our dogs. Each breeding pair is carefully selected for their temperament, health, and genetic soundness, ensuring that every puppy represents the best qualities of their breed. Our dogs are raised in a loving environment, surrounded by care, and trained to develop into confident companions.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red merle, blue merle, black tri-color, and red tri-color. 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.
Denali
Went homeMale
Yen
Went homeMale
Dinero
Went homeMale
Banks
Went homeMale
Peso
Went homeMale
Dolla
Went homeFemale
Buck
Went homeMale
Moolah
Went homeFemale
NEPTUNE
Went homeMale
NOVA
Went homeFemale
Astroid
Went homeFemale
COMET
Went homeMale
LYRA
Went homeFemale
MAJOR
Went homeMale
HALLEY
Went homeFemale
PLUTO
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Sanona
Sanona 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
"Full registration/limited registration Blue Merles Red Merle’s Black Tris Red Tris Partial Registration Blue Merles Red Merle’s Black Tris Red Tris."
Contract & health guarantee
Sanona 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 Sanona 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 Sanona directly.
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
- Socialized with children
- 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
- Puppy starter kit
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Sanona.
Breeder's location
Meet in Vernal, UT
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Salt Lake City Airport
Meet in Vernal, UT
More about Sanona
Sanona has been a member of Good Dog for 10 months
Sanona was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Sanona is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Dancing M 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
Litter and program updates
Sanona M.
Litter update on 21 Oct. 2025 •Sweet Paso, now Arlo, update. He is so silly!
Koa and Cash's litter
Sanona M.
Litter update on 21 Oct. 2025 •Oh, these sweet babies! I love the updates, good and bad. And I enjoy watching how much their people love them already.
Koa and Luna's litter
Sanona M.
Litter update on 18 Oct. 2025 •😍😍 practicing our stacking
Koa and Luna's litter
Sanona M.
Litter update on 13 Oct. 2025 •Look at these beautiful babies, they are growing so fast!
Koa and Cash's litter
Sanona M.
Litter update on 13 Oct. 2025 •It’s almost time and I am so excited with a touch of heart broken. I know they’ll be amazing!
Koa and Luna's litter
Sanona M.
Litter update on 07 Oct. 2025 •…Vet visit went really well!! They were given their first set of shots and wormer. Puppies were given evaluated to make sure they are happy, healthy and growing like they should! Because I want to be an open and honest breeder, we had a little girl that has a grade 1 heart murmur which was TERRIFYING to hear. As a dog mom and a breeder we just want to have the healthiest puppies we can. Sometimes honesty scares potential families but I will not hide anything from one of my wonderful families. They put their trust in me and I will do everything in my power to make sure I’m worthy of that trust. Thankfully, after some research, visiting with the vet and calling my mentor, we believe she should heal all on her own by the time she’s 6 months old! I’m so excited for these sweet babies, their potential and seeing them grow. And I’m so thankful for the opportunity to be breeding these beautiful babies, growing and learning to continue to better my breeding program! Aloha y’all.
Koa and Luna's litter
Sanona M.
Litter update on 03 Aug. 2025 •So excited to have our puppies being loved as much as we loved them. 7/8 are with their new families!
Koa and Cash's litter
Sanona M.
Program update on 28 July 2025 •…The vet appointment was great! All the puppies are in great health and have their first set of shots, wormer and microchipped. They’re ready to be in their new families laps even if my heart is a little sad. ♥️♥️♥️ only 1 puppy left available
Sanona M.
Litter update on 02 July 2025 •Our sweet babies are growing up! They get to play outside during the day now.
Koa and Cash's litter
Sanona M.
Litter update on 11 June 2025 •These sweet babes are growing fast! 💨
Koa and Cash's litter
Parent dogs
Luna, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Luna
Luna is a gorgeous black tri Australian Shepherd with beautiful big brown eyes, a full thick coat and great body. He is; ☀️born 4/19/2024 💫standing at 21.5 inches tall 💥 43 lbs 🐾 the absolute sweetest girl! 🌺embark genetic testing clear 🍁eyes normal
Good health testing
Full Embark Panel, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), +1 more.
Koa, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Koa
Koa is a beautiful Red Merle Australian Shepherd with beautiful blue eyes, a full thick coat and great body. He is; ☀️born 7/30/2024 💫standing at 21 inches tall 💥 49.7 lbs 🐾 the goodest boy! 🌺embark genetic testing clear 🍀Penn Hip good 🍁eyes normal
Great health testing
Full Embark Panel, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), +1 more.
Cash, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Cash
Cash Money is a silly black tri female Australian Shepherd with beautiful blue eyes. She is; ☀️born 05/03/2023 💫standing at 23inches tall 💥 55 lbs 🐾 my best friend 🌺Gensol genetic testing 1 copy CEA 🍁eyes cerf’d normal
Good health testing
GenSol Diagnostics DNA Testing, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), +1 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Dancing M 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 Australian 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.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
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 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)
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 Sanona to bring home their puppies.
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Angel A.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
I had an all around great experience with them from the beginning even until now. They answered any, quastions i had about owning an Australian shepherd. I can tell they take a lot of pride in what they do. And in their puppies. I also really appreciate her husband for helping me.With some training advice and training videos for the pup. I would love to see their breeding career succeed even more in the future
Hannah P.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
Had a wonderful experience with Sanona; she answered all of our questions from temperament, parent info, black mouth, and even to the almond ridge on Buckaroo Owan Von Proksch’s head.
Kimberly M.
Verified owner · Aug. 2025
+5What a great experience this was! Sanona was quick to communicate and share information. Was easy to work with for arrangements for transportation too. We could not be happier with our new fluffy best friend and highly recommend Sanona and Dancing M Kennels!
Teresa C.
Verified owner · Nov. 2025
Sanona was wonderful! She answered all my questions before getting Autumn. She sent videos and pictures often. She was honest and her love for being a breeder showed me how much she loved what she was doing. I would recommend Sanona.
Allie P.
Verified owner · Aug. 2025
We got our first pup with Dancing M Kennels (Australian Shepherd). Working with Sanona was such an awesome experience! She is so responsive, accommodating and helpful! You can tell how much she cares for her puppies. They are so, so loved! She helps you so much along the way and stands behind her business! Highly recommend!
Aimee J.
Verified owner · Aug. 2025
Sanona was so responsive and wonderful to work with! I got regular updates and Maisie has been the best puppy I’ve ever had. I can tell that they put a lot of care into these puppies!
