Great Companions MAS -Pennsylvania

Terri M.

Breeder of Miniature American Shepherds

Allentown, PA
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Meet the breeder

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.

Dottie May
Went home
Female
Rosalee
Went home
Female
Miracle
Went home
Female
Goku
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, 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.

Terri partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 refundable deposit and $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

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“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.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
  - Daily handling
  - Socialized with other dogs
  - Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Puppy health practices
  - Vet check
  - First round of shots and deworming
  - Microchip
  - Vet records
- Extras
  - Puppy starter kit
  - Initial potty training
  - Toys
  - Food & treats
  - Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
  - AKC registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Terri.

Breeder's location

Meet in Allentown, PA

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Philadelphia Airport

More about Terri

Club memberships
Terri is a member of Lehigh Valley Kennel Club and Miniature American Shepherd Club of the USA.
Terri has been a member of Good Dog for almost 7 years
Terri was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Terri’s links
- Website

Terri is a trusted Good Dog breeder

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

Litter and program updates

Terri M.
Litter update on 19 July •
Dottie may is learning the leash walkies.
Ash and Summer's litter
Terri M.
Program update on 17 July •
Dottie May…good with children? 😂
Terri M.
Litter update on 30 June •
Outdoor photo shoot
Ash and Summer's litter
Terri M.
Program update on 08 June •
Terri M.
Litter update on 05 June •
Ash and Summer's litter

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.
Good health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA).
Callie, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Callie
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).