Gemstone Minis
Meet the breeder
I'm Joan E., the breeder behind Gemstone Minis located in Saint Petersburg, FL. We offer top quality AKC registered Miniature American Shepherds that are friendly, intelligent, eager to please, and beautiful. Our dogs are bred for health and temperament with a focus on conformation, athleticism, and intelligence. We are dedicated to providing families with gorgeous, healthy family pets that can also compete and shine in dog sports like obedience and agility if desired.
Q. & A. with Joan
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are red tri-color. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Joan
Joan 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
“The price includes a health certificate, AKC registration, first round of vaccinations, deworming, microchip, early training and extensive socialization.”
Contract & health guarantee
Joan 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 Joan 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 Joan 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
- 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
- Basic obedience & manners
- Initial potty training
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Joan.
Breeder's location
Meet in Saint Petersburg, FL
More about Joan
Club memberships
Joan is a member of Miniature American Shepherd Club of the USA.
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder.
Joan has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Joan was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Joan is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Gemstone Minis 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
Phoenix, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Phoenix
Has titles in obedience and rally and trick dog title. Excellent family pet. Friendly and eager to please.
Phoenix, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Phoenix
Phoenix is a female Miniature American Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Joan decided to make her part of their program. Joan 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.
