Jem Miniature American Shepherds
- Vivian, LA
- Responds within a few days
Available puppies
Red Tri Boy 1
9 weeks old · Male
Red Tri Girl
9 weeks old · Female
Red Tri Boy 2
9 weeks old · Male
Red Merle Boy 2
9 weeks old · Male
Steele
11 weeks old · Male
Bayou
11 weeks old · Male
Sierra
11 weeks old · Female
Meet the breeder
I'm Jessica S., the breeder behind Jem Miniature American Shepherds located in Vivian, LA. With over 23 years of experience, our dogs are excellent representations of the breed, & we breed in order to preserve the wonderful attributes weve found in our dogs. We are deticated to both the health, quality, & temperament of the MAS breed by producing beautiful well rounded citizens.
Q. & A. with Jessica
Why did you start breeding?
I simply just wanted to carry on the preservation of my chosen breeds.What makes your program special?
We take great pride in our dogs and the happiness they bring to us and their people. We work very hard to be available to our families for the entire lifetime of the dogs we raise.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red & white, red tri-color, black & white, black tri, 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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Kismet
Went homeMale
Indigo
Went homeFemale
Red Merle boy
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Jessica
Jessica 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, Jessica partners with them to find the best puppy match.
“We take great care in placing our puppies with the right families based on what we learn about the new family in our interview process and any specific wants or needs they may have. ”
Price
“The price includes all pre-vetting and health testing of parents, health guarantee, AKC registration, microchip, vet exam etc., puppy pack & my support for the life of the dog. Deposit Amount is non refundable unless something happens to the puppy in our care prior to pick up. In that event, the deposit will be transferred to a comparable puppy in the same or a future litter.”
Contract & health guarantee
Jessica 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 Jessica 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 Jessica 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
- Scent introduction
- 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
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Jessica.
Breeder's location
Meet in Vivian, LA
1015 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Shreveport Airport
1022 miles away
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Meet in Ruston, LA
960 miles away
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More about Jessica
Club memberships
Jessica is a member of Land of Lincoln Chihuahua Club .
Certifications & recognitions
Over 20+ years raising and exhibiting dogs., Several Champion and Grand Champion bred dogs., PawTree Independent Pet Pro, Canine Nutrition Enthusiast , AKC Breeder of Merit.
Jessica has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Jessica was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Jessica is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Jem Miniature American 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
Litter and program updates
Jessica S.
Litter update on 14 Apr •We love our pool days!
Colton and Moxxie's litter
Jessica S.
Litter update on 08 Apr •New stacked shots of our babies! Very happy with how everyone is looking!
Colton and Merlot's litter
Jessica S.
Litter update on 07 Apr •Our beautiful Indigo chilling in the gorgeous weather!
Colton and Moxxie's litter
Jessica S.
Litter update on 06 Apr •…These babies had their vet checks last week and all got great reports! They were such good babies! So proud of them. They are in search of their perfect families now!
Colton and Moxxie's litter
Jessica S.
Litter update on 04 Apr •…Steele! Appropriately named based on those eyes! This guy is looking for his new family, and is just the sweetest! We are working on crate training, he is already reliably pad trained and will start going outside after another vaccine! He also has a lovely black tri brother and sister looking for their people too! Health guarantee, vet check, microchipped, all the things!
Colton and Moxxie's litter
Jessica S.
Program update on 01 Apr •…Our sweet Moxxie is now looking for the perfect retirement home! 4 yrs old, crate trained, house broken. Travels well. Roughly about 35lbs. Please message us directly for more info!
Jessica S.
Litter update on 31 Mar •These babies! Wow... some absolutely stunning kids in these two litters! Still working on names for the red babies, but I want them to be special names! Some of these gorgeous kids are looking for their forever homes!
Colton and Merlot's litter
Parent dogs
Memphis, dad
Miniature American Shepherd
About Memphis
Memphis... oh Memphis.... This dog is 100% a mommas boy in the best way! So smart and loyal. He enjoys doing anything I want to do. He is a super special guy and has made some absolutely beautiful kids that are out there excelling in all the things!
Merlot, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Merlot
Merlot is a once in a lifetime dog. Show dog, performance dog, farm dog, truck dog, bed dog! She's all the things! And an amazing momma too. Fully health tested.
Good health testing
Full Embark Panel.Moxxie, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Moxxie
Moxxie is a female Miniature American Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jessica decided to make her part of their program. Jessica 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
Full Embark Panel.Banner, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Banner
Banner... better known as "Boop" is daughter to our Merlot, and just a super fun girl to live with. She is currently working on her CH title, and has two major wins under her belt with Best of Breed wins over specials as well. She is also working on her Fast cat titles, but she has already earned her FDC, ATT, and TKA titles and excels at anything we try! She has had one beautiful litter to date.
Parent health testing
Great level
Jem Miniature American 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 Miniature American Shepherds.
Hip Dysplasia , Hip Dysplasia (Preliminary), Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
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.
Cardiac Evaluation , Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
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.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Neuroaxonal Dystrophy NAD, Full Embark Panel, DNA Coat/Trait Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD), Orivet Genetics, Full Breed Profile
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).
