Ebersole Ranch
- Kellerton, IA ·
Meet the breeder
I'm Shanen E., the breeder behind Ebersole Ranch located in Kellerton, IA. Raised on our ranch and in our home, these puppies are part of daily life from the start. Handled often and focused on health and temperament, with a service dog sire. We raise steady, intelligent, loyal dogs and carefully match them to the right homes.
Q. & A. with Shanen
Why did you start breeding?
It started with Rayna, my everyday ranch companion. Gibbs, our sire, lives across the ranch with my daughter and shares that same intelligence. We added one more female, Sweet Potato, and chose to raise a small number of dogs focused on temperament and connection, wanting to pass on that same loyalty, steadiness, and companionship to other families who value a truly good dog.What makes your program special?
I love my dogs and have always preferred a good female by my side. Rayna started it all. She’s with me every day, steady and loyal. Gibbs, our sire, lives across the ranch with my daughter and shares that same intelligence. We added one other female, Sweet Potato, chosen for temperament. We focus on raising a few really good dogs and passing that loyalty and companionship to other families.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include tiny and miniature sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include red & white, black & white, black tri, red tri, red merle, and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Shanen
Shanen 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.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Shanen partners with them to find the best puppy match.
“We thoughtfully match each puppy to the right home based on temperament, lifestyle, and fit. Our goal is a strong, lasting match for both puppy and family.”
Price
“Prices vary based on rarity, markings, and temperament. We focus on placing each puppy in the right home, not just making a sale, and price accordingly for quality and disposition. A $500 deposit reserves your puppy and goes toward the total price. Deposits are non refundable. We focus on placing each puppy in the right home and hold only with deposit.”
Contract & health guarantee
Shanen 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 Shanen 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 Shanen 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
- 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
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Shanen.
Breeder's location
Meet in Kellerton, IA
4619 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Des Moines Airport
4562 miles away
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Meet in Chicago, IL
4327 miles away
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More about Shanen
Shanen has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Shanen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Shanen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Ebersole Ranch 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 health testing
Miniature American Shepherd
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Good level
Ebersole Ranch 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.
Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
DNA Disease Panel
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).
