Diamond GM's Australian Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Mikayla G., the breeder behind Diamond GM's Australian Shepherds located in Missouri. We commit ourselves towards preparing each one of our puppies to thrive in their new homes, and we enjoy working with their new families so that they can raise their beloved companions with confidence!
Q. & A. with Mikayla
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.
Getting a puppy from Mikayla
Mikayla 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
“I put a lot of time into my pups and my program. All are routinely vetted, socialized, exposed to many stimuli, and trained from day one. I guarantee a healthy, balanced & biddable companion. Placing a deposit guarantees your claim to one of my puppies. I will give you weekly pupdates, start using the call name of your choice and training that is best suited to your puppy's future life.”
Contract & health guarantee
Mikayla 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 Mikayla 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 Mikayla 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Mikayla.
Breeder's location
Meet in Missouri
859 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at St. Louis Lambert Airport
693 miles away
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More about Mikayla
Mikayla has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Mikayla was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Mikayla’s links
Mikayla is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Diamond GM's Australian 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
Vegas, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Vegas
Vegas is a female Australian Shepherd over 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mikayla decided to make her part of their program. Mikayla 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.
Great health testing
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Parent health testing
Great level
Diamond GM's Australian 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 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.
Craniomandibular Osteopathy (CMO), Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 8 (NCL8), Australian Shepherd Type, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 6 (NCL 6), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Australian Shepherd Type, Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, 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).
