I'm Terri M., the breeder behind Great Companions MAS -Pennsylvania located in Allentown, PA. We produce quality health tested pups using the standard set forth in the AKC. We offer Championship breeding lines whelped/raised in a home setting.
Q. & A. with Terri
Why did you start breeding?
I began as a helper to my mother in her breeding program in 2002. I spent over a decade studying and learning about the Mini Aussie. When the breed went AKC and modified the name to the Mini American Shepherd, I acquired my first breeding girl.
What makes your program special?
My breeding girls live with me in my home. They are pets first, breeders second. They are fully DNA tested, hips, elbows. and eyes are certified. Pups are handled every day and socialized using sounds and exposure to people across a variety of demographics. I provide a live puppy cam that is on 24/7 so new owners can watch their puppy grow and interact with people.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 2 Black tri
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 1 Blue Merle
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Marla
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Boy 6
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Boy 7
Went home
Male
Noelle
Went home
Female
Black Tri (Mardi)
Went home
Female
Blue Merle (Dakota Blu)
Went home
Female
Red Merle (Grace)
Went home
Female
Red Merle (Tiny Tim)
Went home
Male
Red Merle (Beau)
Went home
Male
Red Tri (Rudy)
Went home
Male
Red Tri (Ginger)
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Terri
Terri 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 $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“All of our puppies are the same price regardless of color or sex. Price includes a microchip, age-appropriate shots, worming, puppy photobook, and AKC paperwork. Price includes a microchip, age-appropriate shots, worming and AKC paperwork when available.”
Contract & health guarantee
Terri 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 Terri 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 Terri directly.
Great Companions MAS -Pennsylvania 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
Summer, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Summer
Summer is a female Miniature American Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Terri decided to make her part of their program. Terri 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.
Ash, dad
Miniature American Shepherd
About Ash
Ash is a male Miniature American Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Terri decided to make him part of their program. Terri 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.
Ellie, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Ellie
Ellie is a female Miniature American Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Terri decided to make her part of their program. Terri 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.
Callie is a female Miniature American Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Terri decided to make her part of their program. Terri 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Great Companions MAS -Pennsylvania 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.
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.
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Australian Shepherd Type, Myotonia Congenita, Australian Cattle Dog Type, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Cystinuria Type II-A, Australian Cattle Dog Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC)
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).
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.