Jem Miniature American Shepherds

Jessica S.

Breeder of Miniature American Shepherds

  • Shreveport Bossier, LA ·
  • Responds within a few hours

Available puppies and older dogs

Sierra

Ready now

7 months old · Female

Upcoming litters

CH Colton
GCH Merlot

Expected Miniature American Shepherd litter

Due Oct. 2026

Ready Dec. 23

Meet the breeder

I'm Jessica S., the breeder behind Jem Miniature American Shepherds located in Shreveport Bossier, 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.

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

Puppy prices include a $1,500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,300 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“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.o. Deposit Amount is non refundable unless something happens to the puppy in our care prior to pick up. In the event, the deposit will be transferred to a 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
      • AKC registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Shreveport Bossier, LA

1010 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Shreveport Airport

1022 miles away

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Meet in Texarkana, AR

999 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 about 5 years

    Jessica was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Jessica’s links

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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Jessica to bring home their puppies.

  • kenneth r.

    Verified owner · May 2026

    Jessica,just wanted to thank you for my new addition to our family Raymond Steele aka(ray ray) is Minny American Shepard ,I appreciate the way you handled the sale (literally was on a 3way call with me and credit/bank reassuring me that I had this),well we got our new puppy in less than 12hours the next day from Louisiana to Illinois, I've have never had such service her delivery driver Tim also walked me through ray rays papers and made the transaction that much smoother I will be looking for a buddy for ray ray so I'm keeping my eyes open for Claude thanks so much for your service I will keep you updated on Raymond Steele .

    Payton P.

    Verified owner · May 2026

      • +4

    Jessica was AMAZING to work with! From the very beginning, she made the whole process so easy, exciting, and stress-free. You can truly tell how much she loves and cares for her puppies. Our Mini Aussie, Flynn, is beyond perfect. He is absolutely adorable, so smart, sweet, playful, and already such a loved part of our family. He has brought so much happiness and laughter into our home, and we honestly cannot imagine life without him now. We are so thankful for Jessica and the love she put into raising Flynn. He is healthy, happy, well-socialized, and everything we could have hoped for. We would recommend her over and over again! Flynn is the best addition to our family, and we are completely obsessed with him!

  • Daniel G.

    Verified owner · May 2026

    I recently brought home Indigo from Jessica, and the entire experience was fantastic from start to finish. Communication was always fast, easy, and consistent, and it was obvious from the beginning how much care and effort Jessica puts into her puppies. Indigo is an absolute ball of joy. She’s definitely still a puppy with all the fun energy that comes with it, but it was immediately clear she already had a strong foundation. She came with great crate training already established, knew commands like “sit,” and was already comfortable having her paws handled, which speaks volumes about the time and attention Jessica invested in her early development and socialization. You can tell these puppies are raised with a lot of love, structure, and genuine dedication. I couldn’t be happier with Indigo and would absolutely recommend Jessica to anyone looking for a well-cared-for Mini Aussie.

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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.

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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.

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